Re: Sertraline and Alcohol
Sorry I realise this is old but does this basically mean that every once in a while, as long as in moderation then it's sort of acceptable to take alcohol with sertraline?
I generally don't drink anyway but I have been fancying a glass of red wine and I'm going camping with family next weekend and wouldn't mind a glass of something to finish out the day. I used to be on citalopram and had a couple of occasions where I drank and it seemed to make me drunk an awful lot faster...my hubby did me a bath with a glass of wine when I got in from work one night, after half of a second glass my hubby had to carry me to bed! But citalopram affected me an awful lot more than the sertraline has.
My Dr usually tells me if there is to be absolutely no drinking but she didnt mention it with citalopram or sertraline. On citalopram it said drinking is not advised but on sertraline it does say DO NOT drink alcohol with this medication.
Clearly it doesn't kill people but I don't want to ruin my treatment either for one glass of wine?
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