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Posted by jms600 on December 12, 2007, at 16:57:59
Hi
My doctor has just prescribed me Mirtazapine - 15mg per day - for my depression.
I have immediately noticed how sedating it is!
What I was wondering is, is it safe to drink alcohol with Mirtazapine? It says in the instructions to avoid alcohol, but there again it says that with all the anti-depressants I have been on and I have still drunk beer/spirits without any problems.
Has anyone else drunk alcoholic drinks while taking Mirtazapine?
With Christmas coming up it's the party season so I want to try and enjoy it as much as possible! Also - as many sufferers would agree on here - I want to try and live my life as normal as possible so my depression is beating me!
Could anyone advise?
Thanks!
Posted by star008 on December 12, 2007, at 17:40:05
In reply to Alcohol and Remeron/Zispin (Mirtazapine), posted by jms600 on December 12, 2007, at 16:57:59
If you drink with remeron you will sleep for days.. It is so sedating and the alcolhol will kick it in even more.. Sorry.. i know you want to feel normal for the holidays.
Posted by Phillipa on December 12, 2007, at 18:45:59
In reply to Re: Alcohol and Remeron/Zispin (Mirtazapine), posted by star008 on December 12, 2007, at 17:40:05
l5 of remeron didn't make me tired and alchohol always gave me a lift. Did you ask your doc about it? Maybe give him a call. Phillipa
Posted by Viking on December 12, 2007, at 19:00:28
In reply to Alcohol and Remeron/Zispin (Mirtazapine), posted by jms600 on December 12, 2007, at 16:57:59
I have taken Mirtazapine / Remeron on a number of occasions both alone and combined with other meds.
I agree with you that it is very sedating in the beginning. It will wear off over time and when you find the right dose. I have never tried to take below 30 mgs, but I have been told that low doses are more sedating.
No doc has ever told me to avoid alcohol while taking Remeron. It is my experience that a moderate alcohol consumption is no problem with Remeron.
I hope this can help you.
Posted by X-ray on December 14, 2007, at 14:33:36
In reply to Alcohol and Remeron/Zispin (Mirtazapine), posted by jms600 on December 12, 2007, at 16:57:59
Hello jms 600,
I asked my doc about Remeron and alcohol when he prescribed this medicine for me a year ago.
– Social drinking on a moderate level is no problem, the man said.But he strongly advised against hard drinking.
So just take it easy with the booze and you should be okay.Best of Luck,
X-ray
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