ALCOHOL AND MEDS

[Cookie]

Hi everyone,
Just a question about whether I'm ok to drink on my meds or not? I'm on propanolol and citalopram.
I don't mean get really drunk or anything, just let my hair down and have a few glasses of wine.
I'm not a big drinker anyway, but being unable to have it makes me miss it a lot! It's my cousins wedding day too on friday, and I'm already thinking of leaving early so I won't be the boring sober one in the corner!! HeeHee!
I just wondered why they advise not to drink on both of these medications? Would it affect how well the drugs work?

Shelley.:D

[Tracy68]

Hi Shelley
Usually the leaflets in the packets tell you whether you can or can't drink. I know when i was on medication once i went out and had a drink and i turned into a right nasty b*$@h so obviously affected me.
If it doesn't say on those leaflets, might be worth having a chat with the pharmacist in your local chemist they should be able to help.
Hope you enjoy the wedding.
Take care
Tracy
x

[Meg]

It won't affect how the meds work but it might affect how you feel. It can leave you very anxious the next day .

If you do drink remember the water and banana last thing.



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[seh1980]

I think it entirely depends on the individual. Try having one drink to see how you feel and jugde from there..:D

[sal]

Hi Shelley

Like Meg says it wont affect the meds but might affect your mood. I am on citalopram and i do drink with it.

Love Sal xx


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