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Drug Interaction and Alcohol Question: Im taking hydrochlorothiazide, Zoloft, Xanex, and Amyril and I and am type-2 diabetic. Do I need to avoid alcoholic beverages?

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Drug Interaction and Alcohol Question: Im taking hydrochlorothiazide, Zoloft, Xanex, and Amyril and I and am type-2 diabetic. Do I need to avoid alcoholic beverages?

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Alcohol has several effects on a diabetic. 1. It is fermented sugar, and as such, is a major carbohydrate. You will need to decrease other carbohydrates with any alcohol ingestion. 2. It reduces inhibition and stimulates appetite so that it is difficult to keep on your diet. 3. It can decrease liver glucose release in some individuals. In general, a moderate intake-assuming you can keep your weight down is OK. However, few individuals can lose weight or keep it off with any alcohol intake.