Alcohol can have several impacts on people with Parkinson's disease. The most significant concern is how it interacts with common PD medications, particularly [[treatment:levodopa/carbidopa:55d534f51fcaa397470006dd]]. Many neurologists recommend avoiding alcohol while taking these medications because it can make side Show Full Answer
Alcohol makes PD worse, at least for me, I was a beer drinker daily and made PD much worse I couldn't even stand. So off to Detox then inpatient PT. for 3 months. I did it 6 times, always around springtime before I finally quit. I haven't drank since my last visit there April May and June 2023 was my last inpatient PT and haven't drank since. I do get in home PT 2X a week. So Jeff put the plug in the jug and don't drink,
I will have to play “devils advocate” on this one. I totally agree that drinking alcohol is not recommended along with taking ANY medication
However, I feel better when I have a couple of drinks. My tremors aren’t as bad, my voice, which gives me great problems, is better also. I feel happier, funnier, more hopeful for my future… and etc. I wish it didn’t make me feel this way, due to conventional wisdom on the subject, and I could give it up easily, but I don’t want to. I’m going to (hopefully) be having DBS surgery soon which may greatly change my opinion on this subject. I don’t figure I have long to live at the rate I am going, so any positive relief is a welcome change. I am extra careful when IV had a couple of drinks, and walk slower not to fall, (but smile whilst I’m doing it). It’s been working for me
i.e I’m taking carbidopa/levedopa 6—
3 times daily, 300mg Wellbutrin a day,
350 mg Buspirone a day (and then metropolol, levothyroxine, and duloxetine I have taken since long before being diagnosed with Parkinson’s). I also have started taking ABILIFY for my debilitating depression and anxiety that I have had since being diagnosed in 2022.
It has helped a lot as I have been suicidal a couple of times. I basically lost my whole life: a wonderful 40 year travel job, my fiancé, my 25 year old son (whom both are ashamed to be seen in public with me, with the jerking, tremors, and the way I talk. My income,, My 401k money is gone,, and may lose my house before too long.
I’m sure you all can understand why I like to have a couple of drinks from time-to-time. Cherish your wonderful partners and family that make this hideous disease a little easier to get through🥲🤕🧑🏼🦲
I agree also
I absolutely agree.
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