Alcohol and Many Medications Don't Mix

Sometimes it's easy to forget that many over-the-counter or prescription medications can cause serious interactions if taken with alcohol. If you're taking any prescription or OTC drug, check with your doctor before you have a drink.

Here is a list of medications that can cause dangerous interactions with alcohol, courtesy of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism:

Sleeping pills. Antihistamines, commonly taken for allergies, colds, and congestion. Pain relievers. Anti-anxiety drugs. Antidepressant drugs. Some medications used to treat diabetes, hypertension, and heart problems.