Drinking Whilst On Anti - Depressants

Former Member · March 2003

hi there,
i`m on anti depressants (Citalopram) i plan to go clubbin in the next week or so and drink a little what i want to know is will this be ok? i only plan a few drinks then will go on to redbull etc.

Would the alcohol send me on a complete downer? because i wouldnt want to ruin the night.

Cheers

Former Member · March 2003

Best go ask your doctor tbh mate. I was on Prozac and after a few beers it just gets you fucked. He said that if I was onlt gonna drink...drink a little.

Former Member · March 2003

I don't know how it will effect you on medical terms but I do remember my brother when he was on anti-depressants and he went out for a few drinks - he had abnormal mood swings/tempered which was quite scary for me and my mum. Although that doesn't mean it will happen to you! Best doing a search on the web..

Former Member · March 2003

Some say specifically not to drink, most don't advise it.
I've been drinking whilst on a few types - I was utterly wankered in no time and then conked out. It'll be a cheap night, if nothing else, but best to check with your GP frist or ring NHS direct.

Former Member · March 2003

Cheers for your replies peeps

Yeah i think it would probably make me feel even more fucked but if i stick to a couple then go on redbulls i should be ok...ish!!

i need to get out and meet some new people dammit havent been out on the lash for a month :crazyeyes

Former Member · March 2003

Smash

Originally posted by Smash
Some say specifically not to drink, most don't advise it.
I've been drinking whilst on a few types - I was utterly wankered in no time and then conked out. It'll be a cheap night, if nothing else, but best to check with your GP frist or ring NHS direct.

Smash i just read the leaflet it says

"Do NOT drink alcohol"

sounds like it will be a very cheap night! :yes:

Former Member · March 2003

My mums on that and she still drinks. Not heavily though.

Former Member · March 2003

Originally posted by LacyMay
My mums on that and she still drinks. Not heavily though.

Is she actually on Citalopram?

i`ve decided if i drink beers that will send me on my arse in no time so im most likely gonna stick to drinks like WKD blue and Smirnoff ice.

Thank you all for your replies

Former Member · March 2003

Originally posted by Space Cadet

Is she actually on Citalopram?

i`ve decided if i drink beers that will send me on my arse in no time so im most likely gonna stick to drinks like WKD blue and Smirnoff ice.

Thank you all for your replies

Yes i had a look at the packet

She drinks whisky everyday whilst shes taking it. But not loads of drink!

Former Member · March 2003

I took citalopram and it was as if I was taking a placebo. Prozac on the other hand got me v drunk v quickly. I'll ask a member of staff of my uni dept this week (I do pharmacology). I want to know too cos the tablets I'm on at the moment day that I shouldn't drink.

Remember though, alcohol in general is a depressant, so it's hardly going to make you feel better...

Former Member · March 2003

it's probably not the best idea you've ever had.

the reason it gets you drunk so quickly is cause it's POISONING you.

antidepressants and alcohol together in large enough doses can be toxic to your liver and could even kill you.

there's a reason they tell you not to drink on the patient information leaflet.

and yes, we all know people who have drunk while on them and been fine, but i know an equal amount of people who have done that and then had to be rushed to hospital to have their stomachs pumped. not a great way to end the evening.

Drinking Whilst On Anti - Depressants

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