Some of life's treats!

[Simkin]

Has anyone had an occasional glass of wine when on buprenorphine?I take my low dose buprenorphine at 10pm plus gabapentin (I find wine has no side effects on gabapentin). I am slowly reducing the gabapentin.

If folks do have a glass of wine I usually have a glass of white wine at 7pm with evening meal but not sure if I can sometimes treat myself now I am (successfully) on buprenorphine& if so what time should I have a vino?

Also does it make a difference vis-a-vis white or red wine?

We have a holiday coming up to celebrate a wedding anniversary & it would be nice to enjoy a glass!

Any wine advice for an old 73 yrs!

[LotteM]

Hi Simkin, I am on buprenorphine (patch) and take an occasional glas of wine. Or two. As that is always in the evenings, I don't notice any other than normal effects. I usually sleep well on the buprenorphine and if I get more sleepy on the wine - I don't notice! No differences between red or white wine for me. I do prefer a red, though.

[Simkin in reply to LotteM]

Thanks LotteM. That is good to hear!

[bill54321 in reply to LotteM]

I use 1 in M and 2 in PM of Gabidentine. UK has 2400 and my total is 900 and I keep it that way. It does help RLS but stress and staying in pre-sleep two long lets some symptoms occur. But ocasional wine is no problem unless you are excessive with 3-4 glasses. Bill in Shoreline , Wa. I moved from New Mexico. good luck. Do not strive to be 100% free all the time unless you are an addict.

[SueJohnson]

It's not advised because of the CNS effects but I'm sure many people do have a glass. My advise is to try 1/2 a glass first especially since you are also taking gabapentin. Also even not taking any medicines for some people it can make RLS worse..

[Simkin in reply to SueJohnson]

Good idea, Sue. I will experiment.Thanks.

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It may be perfectly fine but as a note of caution, the more drugs one takes (including alcohol) the greater the risk of adverse effects.

[Joolsg]

I drink beer, gin, advocaat, wine and take 0.4mg Buprenorphine. I've had zero issues/problems so far.

I think, in moderation, alcohol is fine, but perhaps trial half a glass to ensure you don't have any adverse effects.

[Simkin in reply to Joolsg]

Oh Joolsg you have lifted my spirits no end!Cheers!

[Joolsg in reply to Simkin]

Chin, chin!🥂

[67Waterman]

I am on a similar opioid .... drinking wine every night (two large glasses) has no effects for me whatsoever.

[Simkin in reply to 67Waterman]

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