alcohol and anti depressants

[peachy51]

is it safe to consume alcohol whilst taking anti depressants?

[LazyGun]

Its not recommended.
Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of the antidepressants, whilst Tyramine in beer and/or wine can interact with some antidepressants to cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure.

Add to all this the fact that for many, alcohol is a depressant in its own right, which is kinda counterproductive if someone is taking antidepressants!

[bobbikay]

i used to be on prozac, and i still drank. it didn't have any negative effects. but i will tell u this: do not smoke pot!

[KittyGlitter]

I would give your doctor a call to find out. I've given up alcohol whilst taking mine and I've found it suprisingly liberating knowing that I can socialise without the help of booze :o)

[chazza]

It probably depends on what one your are on but a friend of mine was on them and she used to get the most horrendous hangovers, lasting at least a day.

As soon as she came off the anti depressants the hangovers stopped!

[daisy48]

peachy51, Please think twice before mixing drink with AD's. I help moderate for OSSG...Online Seroxat Support Group. I've been doing it for 3 years and have known member's to become suicidal through mixing drink with AD's. Lazygun is right,alchohol is a depressant in itself. Your serotonin level's that are brought up to a normal level with the help of your AD will be all over the place with too much drink. Maybe 1- 2 glasses of wine but no more for your own sake. Daisy.

[peachy51]

if i have any alcohol at all ... it will surely be just the two max thanks all