To drink or not to drink

[theguy9129]

I was doing some research the other day and was wondering about drinking alcohol while on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). I have seen nothing in the drug literature to say one way or the other. And peoples thoughts that I saw went just about anyway you could imagine. Im not a huge drinker and drink mixed drinks. I also dont drink frequently maybe once a week during the summer and have 4-8 drinks one night a week, then during the winter maybe once a month. Any thoughts

 

[theguy9129]

Also what does light colored stool mean. I saw on the directions its a side effect but whats the reason and is it something to be concerned about?

 

[Hockeyplaya18]

I feel there is no difference between being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or Even running cycle and drinking. If your using a steroid that his liver toxic, then I wouldnt touch the Booze. But if your running Test E, Test C...etc its just negative in the ways alcohol is negative to the body no matter what.

If your trying to reach serious fitness goals, Id stay away from the stuff. If your like me and work out to be healthy and look good, but like to enjoy some drinks with friends, then your gonna drink every so often. You only live once, so do what ya want

Best of luck

 

[clsmth700]

I feel there is no difference between being on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or Even running cycle and drinking. If your using a steroid that his liver toxic, then I wouldnt touch the Booze. But if your running Test E, Test C...etc its just negative in the ways alcohol is negative to the body no matter what.

If your trying to reach serious fitness goals, Id stay away from the stuff. If your like me and work out to be healthy and look good, but like to enjoy some drinks with friends, then your gonna drink every so often. You only live once, so do what ya want

Best of luck

well said ...

also 4-8 drinks is big difference in range ... where are 1-2 is okay then you have 3-4 and then you have 7-8 lol which is not exactly moderation ... ( I mean im NOT calling you an alcoholic by any means !!) I am just stating that you may not be a "huge" drinker but 8 drinks is considered a binge. even if it is once x week.

but i agree that its not so much wether your on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or not... it is more an overall lifestyle / health decision.

hope this helps .... gl

 

[clsmth700]

Also what does light colored stool mean. I saw on the directions its a side effect but whats the reason and is it something to be concerned about?

easier to step on lol

 

[Packgus]

^^^ Yup I agree with Hockeyplaya. He summed it up nicely.

I would add -stay away from the beer. The ingrediants in beer adds to estrogen production in the body.

When I do drink, I stick with clear alcohols like vodka or tequila. Add some soda water not the sweet mixers if your concerned about calories.

 

[theguy9129]

Thanks. The act of drinking dont matter what isnt good for you, but this is life and reality. I really dont drink beer so guess I should be fine, I usually drink whiskey or rum with diet

 

[theguy9129]

well said ...

also 4-8 drinks is big difference in range ... where are 1-2 is okay then you have 3-4 and then you have 7-8 lol which is not exactly moderation ... ( I mean im NOT calling you an alcoholic by any means !!) I am just stating that you may not be a "huge" drinker but 8 drinks is considered a binge. even if it is once x week.

but i agree that its not so much wether your on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or not... it is more an overall lifestyle / health decision.

hope this helps .... gl

Thanks, no offense taken Im really not a binge drinker. We just have a camp ground we go to and and everybody drinks from about 6 till midnight some nights get wild but most are chill. And really 1-2 drinks has never been my style, and I dont think I have ever drank mon-thursday ever. I just wanted to make sure there wasnt any major adverse effects. If I have to weigh 5lbs more or be 90% in shape vs 95%, then Ill stick to being able to drink. I just didnt want any major health issues.

 

[methos]

Nope, there are no major adverse effects when taking injectables. If you are taking any orals though you may want to think twice. I drink moderately and get bloods frequently. Orals and alcohol together really drive the Liver enzymes up much more than either one alone. So I cut back on cocktails quite a bit. I stick with the clears though (vodka) My life decisions tend to compromise between quality vs. qty. I'd rather enjoy my life and feel good as opposed to living to 100 years old bored as hell.

Are you taking danazol, adex, anavar? Anything like that?

 

[theguy9129]

no just 100mg of test E for now. I was on patches for a month and on week three of test E. Have a call in now for the doc demanding an HCG and blood test to determine if I need an AI.

 

[sealevel]

Most people on cycles lean away from drinking from what I've seen. Doing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) myself I have a couple of drinks here and there and it doesn't seem to affect me any. However, mentally I feel bad... Guilt!

 

[clsmth700]

If you were on orals it is more of a concern for toxicity

oh and I'm pretty sure that 5 or more drinks in one sitting equals binge drinking

and if you do this 2x or more a month your considered a binge drinker

 

[theguy9129]

I guess your right then but binge drinking is reallty the intent to get hammered and be socially reckless and I wouldnt say that is my goal. My main thing was to determine if alcohol will affect me more adversly if Im on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or not, sounds like its just as bad or good for you when not on TRT.

 

[BoBoy]

.........and the light colored stools is in referance to liver damage/failure . If your stool is yellow/orange it can be a sign of liver problems (although there are many other causes) . ~Bo

 

[theguy9129]

not yellow or orange just lighter, thaks for the info. Just noticed it the last couple of days and the script says its something to look for