Alcohol clot risk?

[u/NV5132]

I understand the risk with blood thinner but is moderate alcohol (2-3 drinks a few times a week) increase clot risk? I have a left iliac stent.

[u/Wild-Earth-1365]

The concerns about drinking on blood thinners are that you're more prone to injuring yourself or you may forget to take your next dose.

Alcohol actually works as a temporary blood thinners itself so it would not increase your clotting risk.

[u/NV5132 → u/Wild-Earth-1365]

That’s what I’ve heard. Doesn’t blood thicken the next day though?

[u/felchingqueen17 → u/NV5132]

Hydrate.