Addyi is a pill known for its effective use in enhancing female libido. There are many controversies surrounding the Addyi side effects with alcohol. This prescription medicine is useful for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder, especially in woman who has not gone through many boys and have had low desire for sex in the past. It is the matter of the type of sexual activity that determines low-sex desire. 

Women who are suffering from HSDD have trouble with any sexual desire. Around 10% of women from birth experience HSDD. Along with the environmental factor, hormonal factors are playing an important role to determine normal sex drive.

Addyi side effects with alcohol

Although this medicine has been temporarily approved by the FDA, the side effects surrounding them are still the talk of the town. FDA has recommended not to take alcohol with this medication. Studies show that alcohol can affect the sex life of individuals even if they are suffering from HSDD or not. The frequency and moderation of alcohol consumption are important for the overall health of individuals and their relationships.

The post and pre-approval studies show that there is good interaction between alcohol and Addyi. 

If you consume alcohol with the medication then the interaction is around 460 drug interactions which can even change the interaction of drugs with hormones and instead of showing positive effects it can cause negative effects.

Diseases with alcohol Addyi interaction 

The interaction between Addyi and hormones is not exactly specific but if the drug needs alcohol instead of hormone it can cause three types of disease interaction which includes

• Acute alcohol intoxication
• Hypotension/syncope
• Liver disease.

 The high drug interaction of 460 can cause major other side effects which include, Low blood pressure, drowsiness and sleepiness. These side effects can cause serious accidents and health problems.

 

How can I take alcohol? 

After conducting various studies, the FDA has issued guidelines for people with HSDD that they don’t have to completely avoid alcohol with the medication. 

FDA has issued a guideline which talks about how you can actually take liquor along with medications.

The amount of drink should be one or two differs on the type of liquor you are consuming.

• First of all the time interval between medication and alcohol should be at least two hours.
• If you are consuming alcohol more than the prescribed limit avoids taking pills.
• If you took the pill before bedtime and then if you want to take a drink or two, FDA recommended not having them afterwards.

Let’s discuss the amount of drink you can take along with medications.

• If you are drinking beer with 5% alcohol by volume then 12 ounces is the maximum limit.
• For a wine which is 12% alcohol by volume 5 ounces of wine is enough.
• If the liquor has 40% or more than 40% alcohol by volume then 1.5 ounces is the maximum limit.

Conclusion 

Although the study shows that a limited amount can be okay with the medication, if possible you should try to avoid alcohol completely or take only sips of them if it’s a work-related or important commitment. 

If you have any liver condition you should totally avoid this medication because the liver is responsible for breaking down and processing drugs. The liver dysfunctioning can get worse. It puts you at a high risk of side effects especially if they are mixed with alcohol.

Make sure to discuss all the prior health conditions with your physician and take medication on their prescription.