Are there any adverse effects of drinking alcohol?
A. Normally, there is an interaction with alcohol which reduces vasopressin secretion so in individuals with partial diabetes insipidus there may be the need for additional treatment. In patients who are deficient in their own vasopressin there will obviously be no interaction. However, drinking large quantities of fluid, even in the form of alcohol, after taking vasopressin could lead to the risk of water overload.
