I've read that alcohol can enhance the effects of psychological meds. How about marijuana?
2007-10-04 08:45:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'll give ya personal experience answer.
I take Wellbutrin and find that I'm alright with a few. But on the couple of occasions I've partied hard, I don't remember any of it. And not like the normal fuzzy drunk memories, like nothing.
And I used to be able to drink the big boys under the table.
All the warnings on the bottle say none. My doctor said a couple is ok, but I think it depends on the individuals health.
2007-10-04 09:06:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't ENHANCE the effects but it can interact with the meds. Antidepressants are serious medications and you shouldn't be mixing alcohol or marijuana with them. Alcohol particularly can interact with antidepressants but not to enhance there effectiveness! Ritalin is not an antidepressant but is sometimes used for depression in those that have a hard time with fatigue or sleepiness. Ritalin is a stimulant. It also is a very serious medication that should not be mixed with alcohol or marijuana!! I hope that you are taking these as prescribed meds and not from other sources. As a nurse, I see many young people have reactions and/or abuse these meds with poor outcomes. Please.... think wisely
2007-10-04 08:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by tawnyvawn 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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You should not use fluoxetine if you also take pimozide or thioridazine, or if you are being treated with methylene blue injection.
Do not use fluoxetine if you have taken an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, and tranylcypromine. You must wait at least 14 days after stopping an MAO inhibitor before you can take fluoxetine. You must wait 5 weeks after stopping fluoxetine before you can take thioridazine or an MAOI.
Some young people have thoughts about suicide when first taking an antidepressant. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using fluoxetine. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
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2016-05-27 02:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't like this question, since I think you may use the answer to improperly use medications. Every one of those meds state on the side not to combine with alcohol. They don't say anything about marijuana. Go to the manufacturer's website and ask them.
TX Mom
not an expert
2007-10-04 08:49:44 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All of these anti-depressants (except RITALIN, it is a stimulant) are not positively enhanced by alcohol or marijuana. They would lessen the effects of anti-depressants...
2007-10-04 11:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by Pitter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, depending what you are on those drugs for sometimes you will get severe side effects , Not a good idea . A friend of mine takes wellbutrin and becomes very suicidal when she drinks . It all depends , but I would not mix those meds with drugs or alcohol.
2007-10-04 08:50:04 · answer #6 · answered by lisaandchrisv@verizon.net 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure what you mean by "enhanced", but it's NEVER a good idea to mix drugs, especially when you consider that the manner in which most anti-depressants "work" is a mystery. The drug companies DO NOT UNDERSTAND what, if any positive effect these drugs have on your brain because they have never proven what they do!!
2007-10-04 08:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by no one 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ABSOLUTELY. And alcohol and marijuana might well counter the effects of the antidepressant. If you want them to work, I suggest you don't over do it on party nights. Rather, don't take your pill on party nights. But every time you do that you're setting yourself back.
2007-10-04 08:47:42 · answer #8 · answered by Joyful 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. Alcohol will just cancel the effects of the medication.
You shouldn't drink alcohol and take antidepressants.
You can look up the side effects online.
2007-10-04 08:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-10-04 08:52:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋