Posted by janejj on November 30, 2001, at 0:47:19
In reply to Re: effect of alcohol/antihistimine with AD » janejj, posted by JohnX2 on November 30, 2001, at 0:05:44
> Hi John,
Thanks for the reply ! Its seems that everytime i drink or take benedryl i end up crying non stop the next day ! very frustrating! Its annoying cos i want to go out drink and be sociable and stuff ! Oh its all such a mess, lol !
Anyway thanks for the reply
regards, J
> Wine and benadryl are depressants, so they could
> have a tendency to have a dampening effect on
> the prozac. But to be honest, I have given up
> on trying to be a health nut while taking meds.
> If there isn't a serious drug interaction then
> I'll have a few beers with my buddies or take
> an anti-histamine to sleep. The real danger
> is understanding if a drug interaction might
> make you dizzy or disoriented and cause you
> to not operate machinery appropriately. Best to
> not be driving your car while mixing meds.
>
> Prozac generally seems stimulating, so I would
> guess that a glass of wine or a little benadryl
> wouldn't hurt. Moderation is key.
>
> Keep in mind, everybody is different , and until
> the prozac is working I would minimize any
> interference. When you feel better you may want
> to explore "having a little fun". Otherwise, what's
> the point in living, IMHO.
>
> -john
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Does anyone know how much a glass of wine and taking benedryl could effect the ability of prozac to work ?
> > Regards J.
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