The Pharmacy Union of Ireland have issued a warning to the public this Christmas advising those who are on prescription drugs to take extra precautions whilst drinking alcohol.
The warning comes as pharmacists say the the side effects of mixing both substances, include drowsiness and dizziness.
The union also say anyone who are taking prescribed antibiotics should check with their pharmacist if it is ok to drink alcohol whilst taking them.
Speaking recently Pharmacist and member of the IPU, Catriona O’Riordan,”We are advising people to always check when getting a prescription, how the medicine interacts with alcohol.”
“We’re not going to think badly of them for asking that question.”