I'm a college student and was put on Effexor for major depressive disorder and anxiety. Can I drink? are there any side affects? thanks ahead.
2007-03-13 16:02:38 · 5 answers · asked by ThisMachineIsObsolete 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Effexor can lead to alcohol intolerance.
Drink with caution if you chose to. You may get very intoxicated off just a little bit of alcohol.
Oh another heads up... Effexor is the devil. Just wait for the dreams to start.
Peter... Effexor is an SNRI .... serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Not an SSRI, but thanks for playing.
2007-03-13 16:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ecofreako 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, No and No. Read the inserts that come with your medication. Drinking and taking any medications are dangerous, but especially something of this type. Go to the effexor website and look it up also. And alcohol is a depressant, which will only counteract the medication. This is what causes many young people to die prematurely mixing booze and medications. Please DO NOT DO THIS!!! The life you save may very well be your own!!!
2007-03-13 16:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, Drinking could alter what the Effexor does. People suffering from depression should not drink.
2007-03-13 16:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking alcohol while taking Effexor is not reccomended. Common side effects are; increased blood pressure, dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, Dry mouth, sweating, or you could have none at all, but those are the common ones according to my drug guide.
2007-03-13 16:09:29 · answer #4 · answered by e837 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effexor is a SSRI anti-depressant ,meaning it is basically reordering your brain chemistry I wouldn't advise it. Most anti-depressants have an alcohol warning right on the prescription. You can check WebMD for any interactions.
2007-03-13 16:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by dellptn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋