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Posted by PsychoticTeen on April 22, 2006, at 21:09:46
Hi... Uh, I randomly found this site looking up information on the effects of alcohol and antidepressants... does anyone know about that? some help would be awesome.
Thanks
PsycTeen
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2006, at 21:35:53
In reply to I need some help..., posted by PsychoticTeen on April 22, 2006, at 21:09:46
First of all how old are you and what symtoms are you experiencing? Love Phillipa
Posted by Racer on April 22, 2006, at 22:20:01
In reply to I need some help..., posted by PsychoticTeen on April 22, 2006, at 21:09:46
Well, alcohol is a depressant, so it tends to be counterproductive to drink while taking an antidepressant, but I doubt that's all you're asking about. Some of the ADs out there are pretty unfriendly with alcohol, especially Wellbutrin. The effect alcohol has on other antidepressants varies -- it would be helpful to know what antidepressant you're concerned about?
Is this, by the way, a school project, or a personal question? What sort of information are you looking for here, that will help people answer you with more specific information.
And welcome to Babble.
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2006, at 22:39:23
In reply to Re: I need some help... » PsychoticTeen, posted by Racer on April 22, 2006, at 22:20:01
Maybe the student board or newbie board? Just a thought. And yes welcome to babble. Love Phillipa
Posted by blueberry on April 23, 2006, at 15:46:58
In reply to I need some help..., posted by PsychoticTeen on April 22, 2006, at 21:09:46
The reactions between antidepressants or any psychiatric meds and alcohol is unpredictable. That's why they usually recommend not to drink.
Alcohol affects brain chemicals by sending a flood of neurotransmitters like dopamine and gaba, and who knows what else, not to mention the effects on glucose and the liver, all of which affect how the meds work. Medications are trying to control those neurotransmitters, and alcohol just creates chaos.
For some people they find a certain drink works fine for them. For others not. I used to be fine with a glass of wine. But when I was on prozac, a glass of wine made me extremely anxious and jittery and very uncomfortable. It wasn't at all the relaxing little buzz I would expect.
Unpredictability. I think that is the main reason alcohol and meds shouldn't be mixed. But I guess once a responsible person has been stable on a med for a while and carefully tests what they can drink and they find something ok and keep it in small amounts, it's probably fine.
Just an opinion though. Nothing scientific.
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