Question:I take a blood pressure medication, the statin drug Lipitor, and a daily baby aspirin. Is it safe for me to drink a glass of red wine every day?

Dr. Hibberd's Answer:
The answer, generally, is yes. However, you should know that alcohol is related to liver disease. If you consume a lot of alcohol — generous amounts of alcohol — on a daily basis, your underlying liver disease worsens. Lipitor, in particular, can cause liver dysfunction, but you should have your liver function assessed before and after Lipitor therapy regardless of whether or not you drink.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines drinking in moderation as one alcoholic drink each day for women and two drinks for men. For wine, one drink is five ounces (148 mL). However, researchers who are studying the beneficial effects of alcohol suggest that red wine, in moderation, is thought of as heart healthy. So, if your liver function tests are normal despite being on Lipitor, one glass of red wine may not cause harm.
Baby aspirin has its beneficial effects. It helps prevent heart attack and stroke in most people by thinning the blood and stopping the formation of clots that block blood flow to the heart. Just a glass of red wine is unlikely to interfere with your medications.