Posted by Dawn on December 29, 1998, at 14:37:37
In reply to Re: Celexa and Alcohol -- DUH!, posted by Betsy on December 15, 1998, at 19:25:05
> Alcohol is a CNS depressant, not an emotional depressant. "Depressant" drugs are not necessarily the same as "drugs that cause depression."
> Alcohol in excess can make depression worse for some people, however.
> I'd say that moderate use of alcohol with an SSRI is okay if it works for you - probably the worst that will happen is you will get sick to your stomach. Some people just can't tolerate the combination, but I think most can.I'm taking celexa primarily for anxiety, about 2 and a half weeks now. A couple days ago I drank too many beers and my whole day was changed. I had panic attacks more frequently and became very depressed. My doctor did caution against drinking while on this medication. But, in my opinion, everyone's reaction to medicines and alcohol or just one or the other, will always be somewhat different. Everyone's a product of their lifestyle and habits.
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