Posted by King Vultan on August 6, 2004, at 12:19:58
In reply to Confused about Alcohol and Medication, posted by Violet4EVR on August 6, 2004, at 10:53:53
I've taken alcohol with various ADs, including Zoloft and Effexor, and I never had the feeling that the alcohol was destroying the effects of the meds. I think for some people, combining alcohol with a particular AD can cause problems, and for those, I would advise dropping the alcohol. It really depends on the individual.
I've seen alcohol defined as a CNS depressant, and while this is obvious at higher levels when people start dozing off or become stuporous, at lower levels, alcohol can lower inhibitions and actually make a person more active. Just because it is classified as a depressant doesn't mean that it will counteract AD effects, as I have not observed that drinking alcohol generally makes people depressed. The depressant action refers to its effect on the central nervous system, in contrast to the stimulant action of other drugs on the CNS, such as amphetamines.
Todd
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