Alcohol and Medication
💊🍷 Mixing alcohol and medication can increase your risk of falling.
Many common medicines can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Alcohol may make these effects stronger, affecting your balance, reaction times and coordination.
If you’re taking medication, speak to your pharmacist or healthcare professional about how alcohol may affect you.
If you’re worried about falling, support is available. Contact the Lanarkshire Falls Hub on 📞 01698 753734.
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