Alcohol and Aspirin interaction
Alcohol and Aspirin: the Aspirin prescribing label flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Aspirin label · effective 2026-05-06
The chance is higher if you are age 60 or older take a blood thinning (anticoagulant) or steroid drug have 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product have had stomach ulcers or bleeding problems take more or for a longer time than directed take other drugs containing prescription or nonprescription NSAIDs [aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or others]…
Curated guidance for Alcohol
Alcohol with NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen increases the risk of stomach bleeding and ulcers.
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