Re: hungover after half a vodka and coke!
I am avoiding alcohol and also some caffeine while I adapt to the meds.
One cautionary note, I don't even drink hardly ever, but I did feel a pretty strong impulse when I starts citalopram. I think it was around a week in, I was just feeling down and anxious and weepy, and had to face my family and thought about drinking. That is very very unusual for me, I have zero history of alcoholism or such and generally don't drink, smoke etc.
I guess what I am saying is that I advise to be on the lookout for impulsive feelings, as they might increase and take you down the wrong path. I think it's definitely not smart to bring alcohol into the mix when starting citalopram or any similar med. I think you really need to get as clear an assessment of your feelings as you can and avoid complicating factors.
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