Alcohol can interfere with some drugs, making them less effective. Alcohol can also intensify the side effects of some medications. This second interaction is what can happen when you mix ibuprofen and alcohol. In most cases, consuming a small amount of alcohol while taking ibuprofen is not harmful.
Is it OK to drink on Advil?
It's best to not take Advil with alcohol. Advil and other NSAIDs can cause severe stomach bleeding, especially if taken at higher doses for long periods of time. Those chances increase if you have 3 or more alcoholic drinks a day while taking Advil.
How long after Advil Can I drink alcohol?
When can I start drinking after I've taken an NSAID? Since NSAIDs may be used to treat hangovers or may be taken before alcohol is consumed, there's no general timeline of when alcohol can be consumed after taking an NSAID.3 Dec 2021