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what are the side effects with these tablets,when drinking beer,or larger,

as i occasionally like 4-5 pints,am i putting myself at risk!

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  • katie.k.
    katie.k.

    Posted

    Hi Tommy

    I am on 150mg Dosulepin (new name for drug) and I don't find any ill effects from drinking alcohol (hic!) - it advises against drinking on the literature, but then most drugs do these days. I think that the only real effect is just that it increases the sedation effect, which obviously might cause problems the next day. I take my medication at night - and I am perfectly clear-headed the next day on waking! I'm sure any GP would advise against drinking completely but I've never been one to follow medical advice. Perhaps just stick to less alcohol to begin with and see how it goes!

    Katie

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I'm with Katie on this one. I too was on dothiepin for many years, and went through a spell when I was drinking really heavily on top of it (around 12 cans of lager per night). It never caused me any real problems, maybe a bit more severe hangover the next day, but then that's to be expected anyway drinking that amount!

    As Katie says, most medicines these days say to avoid alcohol. Personally, I think it's just a way of the manufacturers covering themselves.

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Forgot to mention, my dosage was also 150mg, taken at night.
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