Hi all
I want to know your experiences on Amitriptyline i am 27 and I go for for a drink and food quiet a lot is it ok to take with alcohol I am a bit worried as first time I have been prescribed something you take daily. I have very bad IBS and toilet anxiety so the doctor has presecribed me this and I want to know if it has helped anyone and is it ok to drink on?
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It seems that it's not a good mix, alcohol with amytryptilene (not sure of spelling !!) But I noticed a discussion on Mumsnet about it
mumsnet.com/talk/general_he...
It seems some people are really upset by combining alchol with the drug, and others not affected, but apparently it says on the label not to drink alcohol. It intensifies the effects of the alcohol and can cause side effects.
I have taken Amitriptyline (up to 25mg) in the past and have since been weaned off it. My GP advised me not to drink alcohol during the duration of taking the medication as it can worsen the side effects. However once I knew the effect the medication had on me I was able to drink small amounts of alcohol (one small glass of wine) and I was fine but everyone is different in terms of their reaction to side effects. Have you spoken to your GP or pharmacist about this as they may be able to further advise you on this.
Yes they didnt mention alcohol at all and i said i was quite a big drinker as i go out with work a lot so now im worried!
The best thing I can suggest is for you to try it quietly at home with very small amounts. Something like half a pint of beer drunk slowly over maybe an hour, and see how you get on with that? See how that affects you. But don't imagine that if half a pint is OK, then 4 pints would be fine! Bad effects could hit you suddenly, so go steady.
Then your most sensible option is if necessary to be open with those you drink with, and say you are on a medication which clashes with alcohol at the moment, and drink coke or something. Never mind your image. You don't want to make yourself even more unwell!
And just with IBS itself, alcohol can be a big trigger for many people. I have found personally that a very small amount can sometimes be helpful and ease any tummy discomfort. But more than that is irritating for the gut. And some drinks you may find worse than others. Beer and wine can be devils for IBS.
Hi I have been on it for 2 years. It is a very low dose and shouldn't clash with alcohol but as both alcohol and amipetraline impact CNS it is possible to have some side effects but still chances are low.
I took it throughout my uni days and then had it upped to 25mg about 10 years ok - I’m absolutely fine on it - no side effects whatsoever, however much I drink (not necessarily a mega drinker, but it’s been fine if I’ve been on a night out too 👍🏻)
High there i have been on Amitrip for quite some time and i take 2 10mg a day i find it very good it is also a pain killer plus anxiety
hi yes I have been in them for a few years , I take 2 at night a couple of hours before bed .. it helps the muscle spasms and also anxiety that comes with IBS .. I have a g and t every night .. but an hour or so before the tablets.. anything that can reduce all the unpleasant things that come with it is a bonus .,, I also make sure I take movicol every few days so that I am pretty clear …
You are young so try and do everything and anything that helps .. and drink more water
I have taken amitriptyline for years, about 20 mg a day. I’m not much of a drinker, and when I have had a drink, especially in the evenings before taking it, I have quite a strong reaction. Actually kind of scary. As I said, I don’t drink much, so perhaps if you build up slowly and drink regularly, you would become used to the combination.
alcohol and meds never mix ….. or ask the Dr
Hello there, better not to drink any alcohol while taking Amytriptiline. It can amplify the effects of the medication and make feel you sick or drowsy. Alcohol unfortunately is also very bad for IBS.
You should NOT take alcohol with this medication and anyway alcohol is very bad for IBS.
Hi. I have been on Amitriptylne for a few years now and have had no problems drinking alcohol with them. Although cider seems to be the only alcoholic drink I can have with my IBS. So am unaware if it would affect differently with wine, spirits or beer. I guess it’s down to what triggers your IBS.
My Dr suggested Amitriptyline and I said no way. I had a bad experience with it even on the lowest dose possible. I was like a zombie, hullicinating and developed tinnitus. Many years down the line still have it
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