Posted by celticmom on February 7, 2005, at 12:51:26
In reply to Re: alcohol and meds, posted by banga on February 7, 2005, at 12:17:22
banga - I can second your experience with SSRIs and drinking, not from a personal stand point, but as an observer. My DH was a weekend warrior. In college and beyond he could hold his alcohol very well. Then a few years ago, after starting Paxil, I immediately noticed a change in his behavior when he was drinking. He'd only have a few beers and already act plowed. Not only that, but he became a complete *ss.
I kept telling him that the Paxil and alcohol combo didn't seem to mix, but he refused to believe me. That is until he got a DUI coming home from a party. He NEVER drank and drove before then. He swore before he left he wouldn't have more than a couple of beers, etc.
So, CareBear, that is just on 1 SSRI and from someone who was building up a tolerance before you were born. Everyone is different, but word to the wise, you don't want to screw up your future just to have what you perceive as a good time now. That DUI caused a lot of problems for my DH for a while, including at work. The one good thing that came of it is he is no longer drinking.
Have you mentioned this to your pdoc? You could just ask if the occasional drink would hurt you and see what he says.
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