11. Arthritis Medications
Combining arthritis medications with alcohol can cause ulcers, liver damage, and stomach bleeding.
Do not drink alcohol while taking these medications, unless you speak with a doctor first:2
- Celebrex (celecoxib)
- Naprosyn (naproxen)
- Voltaren (diclofenac)
12. Seizure Medications
Combining alcohol with medication for seizures, including epilepsy medication, can cause serious side effects. These include dizziness, sleepiness, unusual behavior, changes in mental health status (including suicidal thoughts), and the increased risk of more seizures.
Do not combine alcohol with any of the following medications:2
- Horizant/Neurontin (gabapentin)
- Dilantin (phenytoin)
- Keppra (levetiracetam)
- Phenobarbital
- Klonopin (clonazepam)
- Lyrica (pregabalin)
- Lamictal (lamotrigine)
- Tegretol (carbamazepine)
- Topamax (topiramate)
- Barbiturates
- Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)
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