i am a drinker, i must say sometimes i get completely wasted other times i have 3-4 a day or none at all. im 23 and i have never once had a problem drinking on the medicine. i hear though that its really bad to drink on it but i dont notice anything different. it says not to drink on it but doesnt every medicine? whats the harm since i dont notice a thing?
2006-12-09 08:59:29 · 12 answers · asked by surfcarolinagurl26 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
"You’ve probably seen this warning on medicines you’ve taken. The danger is real. Mixing alcohol with certain medications can cause nausea and vomiting; headaches; drowsiness; fainting; loss of coordination; and can put you at risk for internal bleeding, heart problems, and difficulties in breathing. Alcohol also can decrease the effectiveness of a medication or make it totally ineffective.
Many of these medications can be purchased “over–the–counter” without a prescription, including herbal remedies and others you may never have suspected of reacting with alcohol. This pamphlet describes the harmful effects of drinking while taking certain medicines. Brand names are used only to help you recognize a medicine you may be taking. The list presented here does not include all the medications that may react with alcohol. Most important, the list does not include all the ingredients in every medication. Medications are safe and effective when used appropriately. Your pharmacist or health care provider can help you determine which medicines interact harmfully with alcohol."
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/medicine.htm
2006-12-09 09:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Sancira 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You won't notice a thing either if it puts you in a Coma or kills you, or if it causes you to have an accident or contribute to an accident by stumbling onto a street. It's just plain risky! Drinking heavily on some days and 3-4 on others is putting you at risk for many physical complications as well, some that may not show up for years, some more immediate. Excessive drinking can lead to Cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, to name a few things, only a few which can result from heavy drinking. By your description you are not drinking "socially" but you are self medicating. Talk with your doctor about it. If you are interested you can call an AA hotline and ask for directions to a local group for AA or for people in AA that have psych issues and need to take medications. It is great that AA has these specialized groups that meet because there are people in AA that believe no one should be on psych meds and that is insane because the psych meds often help a person stop excessive drinking.
GL, take care. Don't wait until you harm yourself or others to get help because it will either be too late then or you will suffer the fallout.
2006-12-09 09:22:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever entertained the idea that maybe if you didn't drink, you wouldn't need to be on Effexor or Klonopin? Both of these drugs are very potent and work directly on the most important organ in your body, your brain. Things must not be right if you require such treatment. Adding a dirty drug such as alcohol to the mix of drugs working on your brain is not likely to yield positive results. Try addressing why you feel you can't relax and enjoy life without alcohol.
2006-12-09 13:08:15 · answer #3 · answered by couchtalker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Klonopin and alcohol depress the central nervous system. The reason you don't notice anything is you are unaware it is happening but it can cause death suddenly. Not a good thing to do if you wish to get to 30. Perhaps you should look into why you want to drink that much? Just a thought.
2006-12-09 09:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's bad to drink on 1: Effexor bcs it's an antidepressant and 2: Klonopin is a medication that supresses your nervous system also, so it alcohol. So if you take enough and drink enough you may not wake up one day. At least that is what I read.
2006-12-09 09:08:13 · answer #5 · answered by Andrea D. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may not notice a difference now, but wait! Your brain chemistry is slowing being altered with the mixing of alcohol and drugs. You will begin to notice problems in a few years. I hope you don't plan to live a quality life after age 30. Yes, live for now. Now is all that matters.
2006-12-09 09:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by masha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking on this type of medicine can be fatal and one should not do it. While it may not do nothing right away against your health but in the long run disaster will peak it's ugly head. So stop now that no harm is evident.
2006-12-09 09:03:53 · answer #7 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you aware of why you are taking these medications, what is your diagnosis? Alcahol consumption can cause enhancement of the drugs. Perhaps since you have been taking them for awhile and also drinking with them, you dont notice the difference in your actions, this could produce seizures and cause your heart to slow down, maybe you should consult your physician and make him aware of what you are doing.
2006-12-09 09:12:34 · answer #8 · answered by debbie d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may not notice anything externally but internally it could be causing damage to your liver, especially on the Effexor.
2006-12-09 09:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by mikeyv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is likely to eventually cause you to go into a severe depression, and maybe a psychotic rage. It could damage your liver as well. Be careful =)
2006-12-09 09:03:25 · answer #10 · answered by ~blessss♫☼ ♪♥ ☼ ♠♫ ♣☺☻ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋