Can You Use Airduo After Drinking Alcohol?
In our latest question and answer, the pharmacist discusses whether or not it is safe to use Airduo after drinking alcohol.
Can you take Airduo after drinking alcohol?
Jul 17, 2022- Airduo and alcohol don't directly interact with each other, so you can take your medication as prescribed even if you've recently had a drink. Alcohol has been reported to worsen asthma symptoms and trigger asthma attacks in some people, so it's best to avoid it if you have asthma. If you're due for your next dose of Airduo after drinking, it's safe to take it since the two don't interfere with each other.
Answer
Hello and thanks for your question!
There is no specific interaction between Airduo (fluticasone propionate / Salmeterol) and alcohol.
However, there are still concerns with drinking alcohol if you have been diagnosed with asthma.
Studies show that alcohol has been reported to make asthma symptoms worse. It is even classified as an 'asthma trigger' by some sources and can increase the risk of exacerbations occurring.
One such study reports the following:
Alcoholic drinks, and particularly wines, appear to be important triggers for asthmatic responses. Sensitivity to the sulfite additives in wines seems likely to play an important role in many of these reactions. Sensitivities of individuals to salicylates present in wines may also play a role
Another study states:
Emergency physicians should counsel asthmatic patients to avoid alcoholic beverages because they may cause an exacerbation of asthma.
So, overall, the point here is that there is no interaction between alcohol and Airduo (alcohol won't interfere with the medicine), but, in a general sense, alcohol has been linked to worsening asthma symptoms.
It is important to take your medication as prescribed. If you are due for your next dose, and you have had an alcoholic drink recently, it is fine to take your Airduo. They don't interfere with each other.
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Glossary — Terms in This Answer
- Fluticasone propionate
- A corticosteroid medication that reduces inflammation in the airways to help control asthma symptoms.
- Salmeterol
- A long-acting bronchodilator medication that relaxes airway muscles to improve breathing.
- Asthma trigger
- A substance or situation that causes asthma symptoms to develop or worsen in a person with asthma.
- Exacerbations
- Sudden worsening or flare-ups of asthma symptoms that require immediate attention.
- Sulfite additives
- Chemical preservatives added to some wines that can trigger asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals.
- Salicylates
- Natural compounds found in certain foods and beverages like wine that may trigger asthma reactions in some people.
- Interaction
- A reaction that occurs when two substances affect each other's effects in the body.
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy, board certified clinical pharmacist (BCPS), American Herbalist Guild, Medication Therapy Management certified
Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS, is a licensed pharmacist with more than 13 years of experience across retail pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, medication safety, pharmacy program development, and healthcare administration. He is the founder of HelloPharmacist.com, where he helps patients...
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