Hi all was just wondering would alcohol have an effect on the meds your on? Should you stay away from alcohol while your on meds?
Dependent on the medication there is usually notes on the box that say dont drink alcohol or operate machinery , try taking a look in the medicines leaflet or call your gp if you cant find any info
Yes definitely I would not mix also alcohol is a mood changer and a drug sounds silly but it is I stopped drinking anything 3 years now don't miss it but as a effect on meds some more than others but I would say all are a no no its your choice but try it also alcohol changes ur mood hope helps
Its never made ay difference to me and i have been on the highest dose for 3 years..xxx (citalopram)
I think its a matter of trial and error, different for everyone. Xxx
Van you tell me what this med has helped you and why you take it is ur symptoms in private message if not comfortable I ask becuase this is something I'm considering also I don't want something that makes you zombie
Hi Nick. Read my discussion on here calles 'Obsessive Compulsive Questionning'. This is the main reason i have been on the tablets. Theres a lot more to it than just what i have written but you will get the gist. I hav now found a way to control it and feel so much better.
When i first started Citalopram (10mg for 2 weeks) i felt very sick and tired but this passed within a week or 2. Then i upped the dose to 20mg not having any additional side effects. About 1 year ago i upped it again to 40mg as mum has been diagnosed with terminal cancer :'( ..... I havent had any side effects with increased doses. Just the side effects i had when i forst started taken them.
The only side effects i have now occasionally are feeling a bit sick through the day but this only comes in waves and lasts about 30 seconds so i can cope). And i sweat slightly more than normal. But apart from that they have been absolutely great for me, and without them im an emotional wreck...xxx
Sorry about your mum all the best I've never sweated lol so that be OK sick for short time better than all day lol thanks for reply I'll look be lucky
hi racheal stay off alcohol trust me you will not get the benefits of ADs while drinking i dont drink but i did and found my self depressed, advise dont drink while on meds good luck x
A lot of people i know are on AD and drink too. They have no problems with drinking on these tabs.... As i havent for 3-4 years on the highest dose. Its so different for everyone. No one ever told me not to drink on them, not even the doc.
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ok i gave my advise as was asked! happy drinking . goodluck! julie xx
but i disagree! hope my advise helped rachel as message was for you. goodluck xx
also rachel alcohol causes depression i have done many courses on depression and alchol is a massive factor in causing depression x
Hi Rachel, I've been on a maintenance dose of anti depressants for years due to relapses in anxiety and depression but also drink, my recent relapse I've put down to various factors including binge drinking 3 times a week regular for ages. I've not drunk for 5 weeks but don't want to be tea total so I need to establish a healthy relationship with alcohol so am speaking advise and support.
As of now I've no desire to drink at least until I'm feeling I'm well again, but I know I need to change my drinking habit.