Posted by Simcha on August 17, 2001, at 11:01:36
In reply to drinking and Effexor, posted by Kel on August 17, 2001, at 10:35:47
> I was wondering what the effects are of drinking while on Effexor. Although I only drink occasionally, I'm wondering if I should do it at all. Any experiences, facts or suggestions would be appreciated.
Kel,
I'd like to add that I waited a few weeks before trying so much as a glass of wine. I decided that my body was having enough of a struggle to adjust to the medication without complicating the process by ingesting alcohol. I just thought that was common sense.
I have heard on this board that if you are a regular drinker that suddenly stopping alcohol consumption while starting Wellbutrin might make you more suseptible to seizures. I'm not sure that this is so for Effexor. So I guess one could argue that moderate use of alcohol may not be as bad as the warnings may suggest.
..just a thought,
Simcha ;-)
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