By drink I mean the occasional drink or two when going out.
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Hello. Does anyone drink alcohol while on antidepressants?
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I do on occasion. Have to drink plenty of water while doing it or will get dehydrated fast. Other than that theres no issues.
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Great. Thank you
I do, and it's more than occasional (depending on ones definition of occassional). Before anyone lectures 🙄 I know I shouldn't but no one knows my story. As long as you are aware that a) alcohol is a depressent b) it will make your medication less effective all the while there is alcohol in your system c) antidepressant medication and alcohol both can make you dehydrated so drink plenty of water, then an occasional drink won't hurt (in my opinion). The purist on here will say you shouldn't mix but hey we all have to live a little x
I limit myself to just one drink! My doc says it's okay to have just one.
I don’t. I thought you weren’t supposed to
It's not recommended but it's not so bad. Just have to be more careful
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Yeah antidepressants and alcohol do not mix well so I will pass. I have health anxiety so I worry something awful will happen if I do drink and have my meds
I agree with 1. Consult doctor and pharmacist. 2. Check regarding which type you are on, and dose. SSRIs shouuld be ok? 3. Yes, caution with moderation and dose. 4. Yes one counteracts other. 5. Water makes sense. 6. Consult.drugs.com. 7. Stay aware of why, just like any drinker.
Overall it should be ok in moderation.
Note: this may be controversial but from my experience long term use of antidepressant meds has risks. Most may believe otherwise but it should be reevaluated every 6 months to a year.
Yeah, I have at least one beer almost every day, & am on 150mg Zoloft & it's been fine. In fact, since increasing my dosage from 100mg up to 150mg, I don't feel like drinking as much, which has been a positive improvement. Since the dosage seems to be working, I'm less inclined to self-medicate with alcohol, or cannabis for that matter.However, about 10 years ago while on Prozac & Ativan (awful zombie combo for me), if I had more than 1 drink, I'd lose all grip on my faculties. Those were some scary times.
I don’t drink but I would check with your doctor. I’ve not asked this question but it’s a good one
I have and it seems to make both the pill and alcohol hit harder so I feel sleepier/drunker fast
Yup