Crohn's & Alcohol - What's tolerable?

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I have Crohn's .  I'm on Remicade, Weening from Prednisone - now on 15mg, Effexor XR 300mg, Lomotil 2mg prn (max 4tabs/day), Adderall (adderrall) 40mg qd and vitamins.  My symptoms are beginning to get so much better.  Thank God!  Tomorrow i'm meeting a friend and I want to have a few drinks... alcohol yes.  What is the most tolerable liquor/alcoholic beverage for someone with Crohn's?

[nikkie1580]

Well no alcohol is good it could exacerbates you symptoms cause lots of pain i myself stay away for alcohol i understand you want to go out and have fun and be social because i do know sometimes it hard when you have crohn's but there are a lot of good drinks that can be made with out  liquor just ask the bartender  i am always everyone favorite the always have a  sober driver but everyone is different so it up to you and how you think you can handle the side effect if any

[Nwicks01]

I've had Crohns/colitis since August 2008.  After taking meds (predisone, salofalk, etc) I was better by January 2009.  I was able to drink most types of alcohol (in moderation) with no side affects.

Recently I've had some flare ups and have been put back on Prednisone, Mezavant, anf vitamins.  I had a gluten free beer which felt okay but I think being on the meds mixed with alcohol made me feel a little off.

Personally I would wait till you are off the prednisone and other meds. While you are off the meds then try alcohol to see if there is irritation.

Good luck

[CakeisgoodFrostingisbetter]

thank you for the answers