![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 4 of 4. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by Simcha on January 25, 2002, at 14:00:31
Folks,
We are having an interesting discussion above on alcohol as a med.
I'd like to know if anyone has any information on what alcohol does to you if you are on these meds for a long-term. My current combo is Celexa, WellbutrinSR, and Klonopin. What are the long-term destructive effects (if any) if I have a drink or two every now and then? (I usually share a bottle of wine with some coworkers once a week. Actually we've missed the past three weeks.)
I have to say that I really feel no need to drink. I'm just concerned because I do like an occasional glass of wine or beer with my dinner. I love how the taste enhances the pleasure of the taste of the meal. I might do this once a week.
So, does anyone have any info on whether or no alcohol damages you while you are on such medication for the long haul?
Thanks in advance,
Simcha.
Posted by Mr. Scott on January 25, 2002, at 21:30:20
In reply to Alcohol and it's affects with Long Term Meds, posted by Simcha on January 25, 2002, at 14:00:31
As you read above, I don't follow what I read, but I have a recent CME packet here stating that even a few drinks can slow recovery from depression or cause treatment resistant depression. I think if your doing fine and have an occasional drink as you say you should be okay. My drinking pattern opens up more questions.
Scott
Posted by anniebananie on January 26, 2002, at 0:12:03
In reply to Alcohol and it's affects with Long Term Meds, posted by Simcha on January 25, 2002, at 14:00:31
> So, does anyone have any info on whether or no alcohol damages you while you are on such medication for the long haul?I think it depends on whether the drug is metabolized through the liver. And how much you drink.
Annie
Posted by therese desqueroux on January 30, 2002, at 17:09:18
In reply to Re: Alcohol and it's affects with Long Term Meds » Simcha, posted by anniebananie on January 26, 2002, at 0:12:03
I don't know about long-term use and alcohol, but I asked my doctor if I could have a couple of light beers in the evening. (I happen to drink light beer, I don't know if the alcohol content is different from regular beer). He said to try to keep it to one. I don't actually drink every day, but with all the negatives created by the drugs I take I feel I'm entitled to something. I'm taking a TCA, a benzo and an SSRI, among other things.
> > So, does anyone have any info on whether or no alcohol damages you while you are on such medication for the long haul?
>
> I think it depends on whether the drug is metabolized through the liver. And how much you drink.
>
>
> Annie
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.