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Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on October 19, 2002, at 20:25:04
I am on seroquel, adderall, prozac and topamax anyone ever drink on any of these pills and what was the reaction if any? Thanks?
Posted by Alara on October 20, 2002, at 6:48:27
In reply to Drinking alchohol on meds??????????, posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on October 19, 2002, at 20:25:04
Ladybug,
I have not been on any of the medications that you mentioned. However, I drank for the entire time that i was on the SNRI Effexor (a seretonin-noradrenalin-repuptake-inhibitor type of antidepressant) and it didn't do me any good.
It's difficult to establish your baseline biochemistry (much less to determine your baseline reaction to drungs) when you're putting alcohol into your system.
Having said that, I understand how difficult it is to avoid alcohol. Something hurts and alcohol is sometimes the only feely available drug that is potent enough to alleviate our symptoms (at least in the short term).
My advice to you would be to avoid alcohol to the best of your ability until you've given your body the chance to respond optimally to meds.
It sucks, I know. But you owe it to yourself to at least try.
Alara
Posted by Simcha on October 20, 2002, at 12:54:41
In reply to Drinking alchohol on meds??????????, posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on October 19, 2002, at 20:25:04
My pdoc has me convinces that I should stop drinking alcoholic beverages completely.
Here is my reasoning.
I'm on Celexa, Wellbutrin, and Klonopin.1. Alcohol is a depressant and may interfere with the action of the various drugs I'm using to combat depression.
2. My kidneys and liver are doing enough work on my psych meds. They do not need the extra challenge of alcohol. I might be causing myself harm that I don't even realize.
3. I can live my life quite well without alcohol. Alcohol is not a need. It is a want sometimes. I actually like the taste of fine wines, beers and spirits. Unfortunately for me I have a mental illness that leaves me vulnerable to the agents in alcohol. Unfortunately my medication contraindicates alcohol. Therefore I think my quality of life is better without alcoholic beverages.
This is my 2 cents.
Take Care,
Simcha
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