what can happen to you if you drink alchol when taking zoloft?
98038
Expect to have a horrible hangover...not to mention, your reason for taking Zoloft is for depression or anxiety. Alcohol only weakens the effects of the Zoloft, and you will get into a funk because of it! It usually takes 2-3 weeks for the Zoloft to take full affect in your body. You need to stay away from alcohol if at all possible, as long as you take the Zoloft if you want to get better.
374961
I'm on Zoloft and wellabutrin,and I'm fine on it,but if I forget to take it for awhile,I get so sick and fell like I'm going to die.
1002202
Princess - when you post these kinds of questions, unfortunately you will get inane and irrelevant answers from religious fanatics who do not believe human problems have organic origins.  I am just surprised that this time it was a Muslim instead of someone in one of the many "Christian" sects that also denigrate psychology and psychiatry.  Oh, well, religious fanatics are essentially the same, no matter which "holy book" they read.\n\nNow to the meat of your query.\n\nYou got many sound replies above.  Anti-depressants have variable results according to the individual.  They also have variable results according to the dosage - for example, a big dose of Zoloft can produce different consequences than a lesser dose.\n\nI am surprised that you apparently have not been under a regimen of monitoring by the doctor(s) who diagnosed you.  It is typical when a patient begins this treatment to be checked frequently to monitor the effectiveness of the medications, and if they do not work right, to be changed.\n\nAs a side statement, be aware that you can't really drink if you have depression, and especially when on medications.  Alcohol IS a depressant.\n\nAlso, anyone diagnosed with acute depression (as I presume is what they said of you) should be placed under the direct care of a psychiatrist.  Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are trained in these matters and the use of medications as an element of treatment.  They do not always require a patient to undergo intensive analysis and theray.  Today's psychiatrists are inheritors of Freud's work, but they are much, much different from the old-fashioned concept of egg-head analysts.  \n\nAny mental health problem produces behavioral consequences, however,  And these can persist beyond the effect of chemical sources of the problem.  Depression is not entirely a chemistry problem, usually, and to think that medications alone will resolve depression is to miss an opportunity to go after the things that cause or contribute to the problem.\n\nWe are ALL mixed-up folk.  There's nothing whatsoever wrong with getting un-mixed-up if we get the chance.  Go back to your doctor, milady, and get a referral to a psychiatrist you can trust and work with, and keep your appointments.  By the way, my experience suggests that a psychiatrist who embraces "gestalt therapy" methods is the most effective.
44097
alchohol is a depressant as in "downer" and meth is an "upper" stimulant combined the confuse your brain activity and heart and can cause a heart attack and even death
77059
Yes you can drink alcohol when you take Humira. There are no contraindications or warnings about it. I've searched everywhere.
351715
The medical perspectives on alchohols are that if you continue drinking u can develop cancer or do other damage to your body.
567061
THIS IS SOMETHING THAT YOU NEED TO ASK THE DOCTOR.  I WOULD ONLY ASSUME THAT ANY INTAKE OF ALCOHOL WOULD JUST MAKE THE SITUATION (DEMENTIA) WORSE.  THIS IS A MEDICATION GIVEN TO PEOPLE WHO ARE SUFFERING WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE.  ALCOHOL SHOULD NOT BE INGESTED .. THIS IS JUST MY OPINION.. BUT I THINK THAT THE DOCTOR WOULD PROBABLY HAVE THE SAME ANSWER...
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I am on Lexapro and my doctor told me it was not a good idea.  It can allready make you drowsy and unaware.  Just think if you drink.
159357
This is really not the best place to ask this question. It is illegal for joe blow to give medical advice over the internet and it is dangerous to listen to these people. You really should talk with the doctor who prescribed the zoloft. Anything unusual happeneing while discontinuing a medication is important enough to involve your doctor. They know way more than yahoo!answer junkies.
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zinc lozenges, aspirin, hot bath, chicken soup and rest.  having a beer or glass of wine helps too, or at least the symptoms won't bother you as much.
624155
Effexor is an anti-depressant , part of the Venlafaxines. It stimulates the central nervous system and precribed for depressive illness. \n\nI would urge you to be cautious with alcohol as anti-depressants do not mix well with drinks. My recommendation would be to avoid alcohol during the course of the treatment and maybe join in the celebrations with a non alcoholic wine or beer? If you feel unable to do that then limit your drinking to a glass of wine with your meal but stay clear or spirits.\n\nAnd always remember, different drugs, do different things, to different people!!!
916525
iT IS NOT A GOOD THING TO BE TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND ALCOHOL.  THE SIDE EFFECTS COULD BE DEADLY.
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In general no, but if you've been on it for awhile and come off of it.. then feeling bad/depressed can happen.  Loracet will make you feel sedated though.. I took it for awhile when I had my tonsils out.. so that may be contributing to your feelings of depression.
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ATIVAN  side effects:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/loraz_ad.htm\nNote: it's lorazepam, not lorazipam.\n\nLUSTRAL side effects:\nLUSTRAL is a brand of sertraline hydrochloride marketed in the UK. I've found the side effects of Zoloft, which is also sertraline hydrochloride, currently on the US market:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sertral_ad.htm\n\nThis is for both: Zoloft (US) and Lustral (UK):\nhttp://counsellingresource.com/medications/drug-pages/sertraline.html\n\nThis is for SEROQUEL:\nhttp://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/quetiap_ad.htm\n\nPLEASE NOTE: most of this information is found in the package inserts of the products, and it's aimed to physicians. If you are not a medical expert (as it seems to be, because you are asking for basic information on the products) it can be very difficult for you to correctly understand this stuff, and even more difficult to try to relate it to a particular clinical situation. This can be very misleading. Please bear in mind that this information is not medical advice. I urge you to contact your doctor or any other doctor, to get specific advice. You also can contact a pharmacist for a general opinion.
860999
Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking paroxetine.\nPlease see the web pages for more details on Paroxetine.
627164
You can take the St. John's Wort but just mention it to your doctor first.  If you are taking any antidepressants already, there may be an interaction beteen the, and the Wort do don't take them both together. Good luck...
950499
Well I get palpitations and start going into panic mode when I drink it. I gave up on it a long time ago. It's full of the nastiest crap you could possibly put in your body. Drink redbull if you dont mind risking your life. You're better off drinking lots of alcholol. At least the effects are more long term.