Hello doctor,I would like your professional medical opinion on the medication named Lyrica, but first, let me give you some background about my father's health condition. He is a 73 years old man who has been diagnosed with diabetes type 2 10 years ago. He also suffers from hypertension, gout, neuropathy, slight renal failure and had a heart attack eight years ago and underwent a minor procedure of having two stents in the heart. He is on various medications for his illnesses but my question is this, can my dad drink tea with honey instead of sugar? Is honey as damaging as sugar or can he consume it? Also, can he drink alcohol-free beer? Is beer with alcohol not permitted when having a slight renal failure and diabetes type 2?
Hi. He can drink honey considering its beneficial effects. Honey is not dangerous like sugar. As he is having gout it is better if he avoids beer with or without alcohol. Lyrica is for only symptomatic purpose. It does not cure or treat the disease. It only suppresses the symptoms. For more information consult a diabetologist online -->