Posted by SLS on April 23, 2002, at 18:47:31
In reply to Re: MAOIs and alcohol » Will_Hung, posted by Elizabeth on April 16, 2002, at 23:05:39
> Alcohol isn't a problem in itseelf for people taking MAOIs, although you should only use it in moderation (sorry, I had to say it :-) ).
Hi.
When I was taking Parnate 60mg (with desipramine 150mg), I found that alcohol was twice as potent. When I went out with the guys after work, I could get a good buzz with one drink. The cool thing was that the buzz would leave me very quickly, which allowed me to drive home sober. I guess the alcohol is eliminated at a normal rate.
I drink only rarely, but I don't think I ever noticed any difference in the way alcohol affects me when I take tricyclics alone. I could be wrong, though.
- Scott
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