Pam mentioned her missing bottle opener a while back. I know that many anti-D's recommend that one "should not" consume alcohol while on the meds.
I just pulled out my handy "Pill Book" and found that there IS such a warning for Zoloft. Interestingly, my Anti-D, Celexa says: "Celexa does NOT increase the effects of alcohol, however it is considered unwise to mix Celexa with alcohol or any other medication that affects the brain."....Wouldn't my anti-anxiety meds count there...? Yet the combo WORKS for me.
Now I'm curious about CJ's Anti-D...Serzone...this one says to consult your doctor before combining it with alcohol.
So there's a lot of mixed advice here! I BELIEVE that what tends to happen (but apparently NOT with Celexa ) is that the meds can make you feel drunker sooner.
It's NOT that the alcohol impedes the action of the drug in boosting serotonin.
SOOOO I really don't think the odd glass or two of vino would be a problem for Pam...in fact it just might help take the edge off at times!
On the other hand, she has mentioned perhaps trying another anti-D so maybe one of these with fewer counter indications might be worth a try.
NOW I think it's entirely possible that you fear that alcohol might just disinhibit Pam, or make her more impulsive...hence more likely to "do something" to herself.
Is this part of your concern?
I DID check and one thing that should ease your mind is that overdosing on SSRI's is far less lethal than the older type anti-D's. That's one of the reasons they've taken over the market.
The symptoms of OD sound nearly self-correcting: Anxiety, Dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, sleepiness and VOMITTING.
Talk about a cheeseless tunnel! (DB talk for pointless effort)
) is that the meds can make you feel drunker sooner.
(DB talk for pointless effort)
