Can I drink alcohol when taking promethazine?

Do not drink alcohol while you’re taking promethazine.

Alcohol and promethazine together can make you sleep very deeply.

You will not be able to breathe properly and may have difficulty waking up.

Can I drink alcohol when taking promethazine? Ask your doctor before using promethazine together with ethanol. This can cause uncontrollable movements, agitation, seizures, severe dizziness or fainting, coma, very deep sleep, irregular heartbeats, and high or low body temperature. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities, these medicaions may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

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Promethazine drug interactions

There are 659 drug interactions with promethazine

Promethazine disease interactions

There are 18 disease interactions with promethazine which include:

• acute alcohol intoxication
• cardiovascular disease
• CNS depression
• head injury
• antidopaminergic effects 1
• asthma
• anticholinergic effects
• asthma/COPD
• breast cancer
• dystonic reactions
• hematologic toxicity
• liver disease
• NMS
• parkinsonism
• renal dysfunction
• seizure disorders
• tardive dyskinesia
• antidopaminergic effects 2

Using dextromethorphan together with promethazine may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.