Vaccine and alcohol

[overherebc]

What is the official line, if there is one, on drinkinģ before or after vaccination.

Some friends say it's not a problem either way, others say the opposite.

What's the medical position on it, meaning, not your idea but the medical opinion?

[theoldgit]

The advice I’ve got from where I’m scheduled to receive my vaccination is to refrain from alcohol 2/3 days before and after the vaccination.

 

https://phyathai2international.com/en/health-article-and-innovation/Health-Article/Preparation-for-COVID19-Vaccine

[brewsterbudgen]

Any idea why you can't take ibuprofen if you have some pain after being vaccinated?

 

• After vaccination, if you have heavy body ache, you can take half tablet of paracetamol (500 mg.) with a gap of 6 hours, make sure not to take Brufen , Arcoxia or Celebrex ( NSAIDS).

[tlandtday]

probably be better to be drunk then you can always  say I was drunk lol

[partington]

Both alcohol and Ibuprofen (and related compounds - NSAIDS- non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) are suppressors of the immune system and therefore the immune response.

 

As the idea of vaccination is to trigger a strong immune response to the antigen in the vaccine, in principle you do not want to reduce its effectiveness by suppressing any part of the immune response.

 

Whether the effect of either of these substances on the actual immune response to a vaccine is significant or trivial isn't really clear though.

[inThailand]

The poor quality booze here finally serves a purpose... to kill the Sh..ovac vaccine? 

[Bigz]

It is not recommended due to the possible side effects of the vaccine. If any side effect occurs alcohol may make it worse. At least this is what I was told. 

[StevieAus]

I abstained from alcohol for a couple of days before and after my AZ vaccine.

The beneficial effect of dealing with the beautiful Thai nurses during the process was far greater than the effect of any alcohol.

[SS1]

Sorry for the non-medical comment you specifically didn't ask for, but just wanted to share that with the side effects I got from the Astra Zeneca vaccine, alcohol would have been the last thing to top it off. I felt like I had been poisoned, like a hangover x 20. But it only lasted 24h and now feeling better again. 

Edited July 29, 2021 by SS1

[Guderian]

An unbiased view from the Emerald Isle...

 

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/due-your-covid-jab-mind-what-you-drink-afterwards-1.4549961

 

[wwest5829]

1 hour ago, StevieAus said:

I abstained from alcohol for a couple of days before and after my AZ vaccine.

The beneficial effect of dealing with the beautiful Thai nurses during the process was far greater than the effect of any alcohol.

Ha! Yes, the Thai nurses. I go for my checkups and the first thing they do is check blood pressure. I have teased with the Thai nurses that it was not fair ... put me with a cute Thai nurse and it raises my blood pressure!

[brianthainess]

All I can say is my wife being a health volunteer, was told not to drink alcohol for 48hrs before, but also not to drive herself to hospital as even after the 30min wait one can still become giddy etc. 

[placeholder]

I don't think there have been any scientific studies done. From what I've seen it's more a matter of common sense. Namely, that alcohol intake can weaken the immune system.

[MrJ2U]

"Excessive alcohol drinking can suppress your immune system and in turn reduce the amount of protection that the Covid-19 vaccine can offer". 

 

A review paper published in the British Journal of Nutrition

 

Alcohol is also a depressant.  If you feel alone during these tough times drinking can make it worse.

 

 

Edited July 29, 2021 by MrJ2U

[AgMech Cowboy]

On 7/28/2021 at 9:59 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Any idea why you can't take ibuprofen if you have some pain after being vaccinated?

 

• After vaccination, if you have heavy body ache, you can take half tablet of paracetamol (500 mg.) with a gap of 6 hours, make sure not to take Brufen , Arcoxia or Celebrex ( NSAIDS).

From what I know about NSAIDS, the doctors will strongly recommend against them because of the strain they put on the liver and kidneys. Add in the vaccine and that adds up to asking you to refrain from using them for pain. Tylenol is the preferred pain reducer.

[chilly07]

On 7/28/2021 at 9:59 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Any idea why you can't take ibuprofen if you have some pain after being vaccinated?

 

• After vaccination, if you have heavy body ache, you can take half tablet of paracetamol (500 mg.) with a gap of 6 hours, make sure not to take Brufen , Arcoxia or Celebrex ( NSAIDS).

Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory and dangerous for anybody on heart meds. Paracetamol is ok

[Old Nomad]

On 7/28/2021 at 4:59 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Any idea why you can't take ibuprofen if you have some pain after being vaccinated?

 

• After vaccination, if you have heavy body ache, you can take half tablet of paracetamol (500 mg.) with a gap of 6 hours, make sure not to take Brufen , Arcoxia or Celebrex ( NSAIDS).

I areas with Dengue Fever one should never take Ibu or Aspirin

"The infecting organism in dengue affects the platelets which are responsible for clotting (stopping bleeding) increasing the tendency of the person to bleed. Aspirin and Ibuprofen also have similar action. Both of them together could cause the person to bleed excessively pushing the patient into what is called the 'Dengue Shock syndrome'. And once in this stage, medical treatment is needed in an emergency basis and hospitalization becomes necessary."

[Autonuaq]

On 7/28/2021 at 4:59 AM, brewsterbudgen said:

Any idea why you can't take ibuprofen if you have some pain after being vaccinated?

 

• After vaccination, if you have heavy body ache, you can take half tablet of paracetamol (500 mg.) with a gap of 6 hours, make sure not to take Brufen , Arcoxia or Celebrex ( NSAIDS).

always stay away from ibuprofen is the recommendation in more countries. just use and asprin or paracetamol.

just look up on the on good site and you will see the working and explanation why you never should use iboprufen or stuff like that