In addition, thiazolidinediones have several other potential side effects, which make them less appealing as initial or second step therapy. (See 'Cardiovascular effects' below and 'Safety' below.). The pharmacology and use of thiazolidinediones will be reviewed here.
Alcohol impairs brain areas such as the cerebellumâthe control site for your balance and coordinationâand your cerebral cortex, which is responsible for thinking, memory, and learning, says Kimberly S. Walitzer, Ph.D., deputy director of the University at Buffaloâs Research Institute on Addictions.
Alcohol affects cells in the body, and the most immediate impacts are seen on the brain. 7 Alcohol is a depressant that affects the brain by causing the brain to slow down. This can result in: 1  Slurred speech. 2  Poor muscle control and judgement. 3  Confusion. 4  Slower reactions. 5  Poor vision. 6  Lack of coordination.