Healthy Living

Lupus and Alcohol: What's the Risk?

With lupus, it's important to drink in moderation

Here's some advice from a previous drinker who has lupus: "You must drink in moderation."

There are a few studies that show that lupus patients need to drink alcohol in moderation rather than in large quantities, and this is mainly due to the medication they take. Often when you drink and take your medication, it can aggravate your symptoms and worsen them.