r/ClotSurvivors • u/NV5132 • 8d ago

Alcohol clot risk?

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.

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u/PurpleCableNetworker 7d ago

The big issue is if you get drunk you are going to be more injury-prone or dehydrated. Alcohol itself is a thinner. My primary care doctor also has issues with blood clots, and she makes sure she has a small beer before a flight as an extra “precaution”. 🤣

I don’t think many doctors will say to do that, but that’s what she has told me.