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Medicines argipressinQuestion & answer

argipressin · Medicine question

Can I drink alcohol before treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Alcohol should be avoided before administration because it may weaken the antidiuretic action.

Sources for this answer

Argipressin 20 IU/ml Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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