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Posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 4, 2007, at 18:28:41
This sounds weird, but for some reason, whenever I go out to restaurants and get mixed drinks, I can have several and not feel a thing.
However, when I get a bottle of wine, only 2 glasses makes me completely drunk.
Can anyone explain this? It doesn't really make sense, unless the people who make my drinks in the restaurants aren't actually putting much alcohol in them.
By the way, I'm on Effexor, if that makes a difference.
Posted by Quintal on May 4, 2007, at 20:03:27
In reply to Tolerance to different types of alcohol, posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 4, 2007, at 18:28:41
Could it be that you're eating it with food when you're in a restaurant? Drinking alcohol with a meal slows the absorbtion so you don't feel as drunk.
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Posted by Phillipa on May 4, 2007, at 20:04:05
In reply to Tolerance to different types of alcohol, posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 4, 2007, at 18:28:41
When I used to drink and was very young and not on any meds I found that hard liquor in no way could I tolerate or I got sick. I found that beer and wine were fine. but add champagne and drunk as can be. No I gave it up as I was at one time on chloral hydrate for sleep and it would be a mickey finn. I did drink on antidepressants and noticed no differance in tolerance. Just like we all are affected by meds differently I guess alchohol is the same way. Love Phillipa
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 5, 2007, at 2:57:47
In reply to Tolerance to different types of alcohol, posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 4, 2007, at 18:28:41
And it depends on whats in the mixed drink - I mean, if its baileys and milk, say, that is a combo that is not likely to get you drunk. But if its double vodka's and coke or something, then it might get you more pissed.
Wine gets everyone drunk quickly I've noticed.
And if its like red wine, which can be like 14% in strength, and the wine glasses are large......it's pretty sneaky!
Posted by Ines on May 5, 2007, at 5:41:19
In reply to Tolerance to different types of alcohol, posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 4, 2007, at 18:28:41
I do notice a big difference between wine and beer and mixed drinks, but differently from you. With wine I'll notice the effect really quick, and it's progressive. With mixed drinks I can drink quite a bit and feel nothing, but then it suddenly hits me with full force and the accumulated effect. It's really weird. The only time I've been hopelessly drunk (you know, can't walk straight kind of thing) was drinking vodka mixed drinks, before I realised the weird way they work with me. Suddenly I was pissed beyond belief... good thing I prefer wine.
Ines
Posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 5, 2007, at 10:05:34
In reply to Re: Tolerance to different types of alcohol, posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 5, 2007, at 2:57:47
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> Wine gets everyone drunk quickly I've noticed.
> And if its like red wine, which can be like 14% in strength, and the wine glasses are large......it's pretty sneaky!
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This might be the reason. At home, I always use huge wine glasses. Maybe I should try diluting it a bit with ice or water.
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