What would happen if I took one antidepressant (fluoxetine) with alcohol? What are the risks? What would my mind and body feel like? I need your answer!
2007-02-25 13:31:46 · 2 answers · asked by Milda B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
There are a number of problems with the mixture of alcohol and antidepressants.
Antidepressants make you especially susceptible to the intoxicating effects of alcohol.
The effects of alcohol prevent the antidepressants from working. Alcohol prevents antidepressants from being effective. This is not because it interferes with the absorption of antidepressants; it is because of the effects of alcohol upon brain chemistry.
The use of alcohol leads to increased depression and panic symptoms, as well as, increase the risk of suicide.
Antidepressants increase one's susceptibility to the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Also, both alcohol and some anti-depressants increase the possibility of seizures.
Alcohol is a depressant… so think for your self, what will be the consequence of taking a depressant (alcohol) AND an antidepressant together?
Try not to drink alcohol. Alcohol on its own can make your depression worse, but it can also make you slow and drowsy if you are taking antidepressants. This can lead to problems with driving - or with anything you need to concentrate on.
2007-02-26 04:29:32 · answer #1 · answered by amelia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might feel very good in the evening but you'll feel terrible in the morning.
2007-02-25 16:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋