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Posted by twinch on August 12, 2007, at 9:55:08
What might be some of the side effects of drinking alcohol while taking lamictal?
Thanks : )
Posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2007, at 11:57:05
In reply to Lamictal and alcohol, posted by twinch on August 12, 2007, at 9:55:08
Do you take lamictal for a boost to depression or for bipolar? Usually pdocs say no drinking with meds but I've noticed a lot of posters have one or two what does you doc say have you asked? Love Phillipa
Posted by nolegirl23 on August 12, 2007, at 21:20:26
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol » twinch, posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2007, at 11:57:05
I am one of those people who drinks on my meds.. I know that I probably shouldn't, and I'm probably making my depression worse by drinking, but for some insane reason I drink anyways. Lamictal doesn't have a warning about drinking, (all of my other meds do), but I have noticed that since being prescribed Lamictal, I get the 'shakes' the day after I drink.
It's very strange, kind of backwards actually. Most alcoholics get the shakes after a period of not drinking, the shakes come from alcohol withdrawl. Since I've been taking lamictal, I get these shakes but only in the morning after a night of drinking. If I don't drink, no shakes, I feel fine. When I drink, the next day I shake like a leaf. Very strange, and probably a sign that I should stop... stop something...
Posted by Bonnie_CA on August 12, 2007, at 22:27:43
In reply to Lamictal and alcohol, posted by twinch on August 12, 2007, at 9:55:08
Drinking on Lamictal gives me the worst hangover ever. I can have one glass of wine, and I'm so hungover the next day. But I've also read that people can drink and be totally okay. My pdoc told me that I can drink. However, I want to point out, that I really couldn't drink on Celexa without getting dizzy, and I take Lexapro in addition to Lamictal. So, it could be that. But I didn't get body aches on Celexa like I do now on Lamictal.
-Bonnie
Posted by twinch on August 13, 2007, at 1:49:43
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol » twinch, posted by Phillipa on August 12, 2007, at 11:57:05
I am bipolar. Im taking it to help with my depression. I haven't asked my pdoc about drinking with my meds. I choose not to drink. I was just wondering if lamictal had any bad side effects with alcohol.
thanks : )
Posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2007, at 19:47:48
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol » Phillipa, posted by twinch on August 13, 2007, at 1:49:43
Twinch I don't drink either. Love Phillipa
Posted by rina on August 15, 2007, at 14:13:50
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol » twinch, posted by Phillipa on August 13, 2007, at 19:47:48
Maybe if you want to have something, try a non-alcoholic beer, wine or champagne instead of mixing the high content of regular alcohol. Same taste just not the alcohol.
Posted by polarbear206 on August 16, 2007, at 8:17:14
In reply to Lamictal and alcohol, posted by twinch on August 12, 2007, at 9:55:08
> What might be some of the side effects of drinking alcohol while taking lamictal?
>
> Thanks : )Hi
I have been on lamictal for years. I never had any problems with it and alcohol. I drink occasionally, 3 bottles of beer or a couple glasses of wine. Just drink in moderation and you should be fine.
polarbear
Posted by rina on August 17, 2007, at 17:43:06
In reply to Lamictal and alcohol, posted by twinch on August 12, 2007, at 9:55:08
Everyone has their own preference with this topic but personally having bipolar and using lamictal as a mood stabilizer and given the fact that alcohol can be somewhat a upper/downer effect especially when a hangover hits. I move for the efficacy of the mood stabilizer working on its own. Lastly, that's only my opinion and mine alone. I personally don't care to drink but I don't judge those who do wisely. Take care.
Posted by sam123 on August 18, 2007, at 17:35:41
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol » twinch, posted by Bonnie_CA on August 12, 2007, at 22:27:43
> Drinking on Lamictal gives me the worst hangover ever.
Yep. I also get headaches. The only time in my life
I had a migraine was after 2 beers + lactimal.
Posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:34:00
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by sam123 on August 18, 2007, at 17:35:41
I am on 200mg lamictal. I get blackouts when i drink..im trying to drink VERY rarely..ie once a month. I feel ok.. i dont seem overly intoxicated to others or to myself..but the next day, there are huge chunks of things i cannot remember. A month ago, i insulted a friend and couldnt remember ANYTHING.. not even to this day..
Posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:37:25
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:34:00
another odd effect is that i feel happy the day after. i get shakes and pretty bad hangovers..but emotionwise, im always pretty chipper. while i drink, i tend to be hyper, grandiose, and talk a lot.. but thats not new. i havent had anything to drink at all in over a month..and right now..im craving it so badly.. ive added geodon to the mix..so im going to have to be VERY careful. maybe only one drink and see how it goes.
Posted by Phillipa on August 25, 2007, at 23:38:41
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:34:00
Sounds like drinking and lamictal are a no no for you. Phillipa
Posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:46:32
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol » curiousfish, posted by Phillipa on August 25, 2007, at 23:38:41
im almost laughing thinking about me... a manic drunk..off as little as 2 drinks sometimes..on lamictal and now geodon..with chipper hangovers and chunks of memory gone.. OY! and how i want to do it anyway. wellbutrin was actually the worst drug i drank with.. the day after depression was killer.
Posted by sam123 on August 26, 2007, at 1:35:13
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:46:32
So why do you continue to drink ?
Posted by rina on August 26, 2007, at 13:43:16
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:37:25
you might wanna try adding wellbutrin to your mix if you can. it helps with cravings of alcohol.
Posted by rina on August 26, 2007, at 13:44:34
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:46:32
wow! that was actually the drug i was going to suggest taking to help the cravings.
Posted by rina on August 26, 2007, at 13:45:33
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 25, 2007, at 23:34:00
have you tried campral?
Posted by curiousfish on August 26, 2007, at 15:52:09
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by rina on August 26, 2007, at 13:45:33
yikes..im not an alcoholic. the most ive been drinking in the last few years is twice a month. i have heard of campral, as ive studied substance abuse. thanks for your concern guys =P
Posted by rina on August 26, 2007, at 16:04:04
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by curiousfish on August 26, 2007, at 15:52:09
oh please forgive me! didn't mean to offend you. i guess i misunderstood your post.
Posted by curiousfish on August 26, 2007, at 16:13:05
In reply to Re: Lamictal and alcohol, posted by rina on August 26, 2007, at 16:04:04
thats ok; im not offended =) bipolar disorder and substance abuse can be closely linked and drinking on meds can be dangerous so you were just looking out for your peers. my psych doc and therapist really werent even very happy about me drinking twice a month
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