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For many, December is filled with festive activities and boozy Christmas nights out but another thing that this time of year is undoubtedly rife with is winter sickness and the dreaded end of year flu. While it's advised to not take most types of sickness medication while drinking alcohol, many do it anyway during the festive period. ‌

So the UK medicine's watchdog has issued some important guidance on how to avoid the dangerous and unexpected side effects of mixing drugs with alcohol for anyone taking common medicines. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warns that familiar products can cause harm if used incorrectly, the Express reports. ‌

Leigh Henderson, of the MHRA’s safety and surveillance team, said: “At this time of

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