Alcohol consumption can have various effects on the body and can interact with several medications, including statins. Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

According to Drug Patent Watch [1], alcohol does not interact directly with statins, but excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of liver damage and muscle injury, which are potential side effects of statins. Therefore, it is advisable to limit alcohol intake while taking statins.

A Harvard Health Publishing article [2] suggests that moderate alcohol consumption, which is defined as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men, may not interfere with the effectiveness of statins. However, excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of liver damage, which is a potential side effect of statins. The article also suggests that alcohol can increase the risk of muscle injury, especially when combined with certain statins. Therefore, it is important to discuss alcohol consumption with a healthcare provider before taking statins.

Medical News Today [3] also highlights the potential risks of combining alcohol with statins. The article states that alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage, which is a potential side effect of statins. The article also suggests that alcohol can increase the risk of muscle injury, especially when combined with certain statins. Therefore, it is important to limit alcohol intake while taking statins and to discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider.

In conclusion, alcohol consumption can increase the risk of liver damage and muscle injury, which are potential side effects of statins. Therefore, it is advisable to limit alcohol intake while taking statins and to discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/ALCOHOL
[2] https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/do-alcohol-and-statins-mix
[3] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/statins-and-alcohol