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Re: Celexa and alcohol » pellmell

Posted by Sebbi on September 28, 2001, at 16:40:20

In reply to Re: Celexa and alcohol, posted by pellmell on September 28, 2001, at 10:33:10

Thanks for the info PM :-)

I'm assuming "alochol intolerance" means that I won't like it as much because of it making me ill while taking Celexa? That wouldn't be a bad thing since my drinking is one major area in my life that upsets me.

Today the doc called and said they found someone for me to talk to. I _did_ call and make an appointment..the earliest I could get since I don't want to give myself time to chicken out. Next Thursday is my day to hopefully start making things better.

I'm really trying to police my drinking. Working later in the day has helped. My job is the one place I feel safe. Weekends are the worst. An unusual thing, I should think. :-)

So far I've not had any type of side effect from the celexa. Yay!

A part of me cannot believe I am finally going to see a doctor to talk. Never, ever did I think I would! But then I never thought I'd be promising _my doctor_ to stay on a pill. I thought promises were only met for mothers and clergy. ;-)

I suppose tho'..I've nothing to lose.

Cheers!
Seb


> Hi Sebbi,
>
> According to the Celexa monograph (which I found on www.rxlist.com), Celexa didn't potentiate (exaggerate) the effects of alcohol in clinical trials, but "alcohol intolerance" is listed as an infrequent side-effect. You probably don't have anything to worry about. Hopefully some people with real-world experience with Celexa will respond to your question; their experiences may not jive with the official info.
>
> Of course, heavy drinking and depression are not a good mix. And you don't need me to moralize to you about the health detriments of heavy drinking even in the absence of depression (though they do seem to go hand-in-hand). We're here to share information and give support.
>
> I hope Celexa helps you get your life back.
> Good luck, and keep us posted.
>
> -pm


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