Alcohol
Alcohol, or ethanol, is the intoxicating compound in beer, wine and spirits. It forms when yeast ferments sugar.
Also listed as Ethanol, Drinking, Beer, Gin
Which combinations are dangerous?
Alcohol with opioids or benzodiazepines can increase overdose and breathing-suppression risks. Sleep medicines such as zolpidem also interact, with greater risks of impairment and unusual sleep behaviors. Medication review is relevant even when drinking is occasional. 1
When does stopping need support?
For someone dependent on alcohol, suddenly stopping can be dangerous. Withdrawal symptoms warrant medical help before stopping; severe shaking, hallucinations, confusion or seizures require emergency care. 2
Adverse findings
Ratings where the reported effect was unwanted. Each lists the studies behind it.
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.