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Can I drink alcohol while taking Sertraline

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kate628
kate628

Hi everyone! 

I am not a heavy drinker or someone who does very often, but every once and awhile I like to have a couple glasses of wine. I have read many mixed reviews about whether people can drink alcohol while taking Sertraline or not. Im nervous to have very bad side effects. What have people experienced? Thank you so much!! 

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  • heather50974
    heather50974 kate628

    Posted

    Hello,

    I am a huge wine lover and have continued to have a glass or two after work. I have found that I cannot tolerate liquor anymore but with wine or beer I’m fine. (Does make me sleepy however!)

  • julie89512
    julie89512 kate628

    Posted

    Hi.

    i like a glass of wine, but instead of missing out I put lemonade in mine. 

    And Iv been ok so far doing that. Half and half 

    I cannot drink anything stronger than that on sertraline 

     

  • paula91469
    paula91469 kate628

    Posted

    Hi Kate,

    I love a glass or 2 of wine too and have continued to have a couple at the weekend. I have been fine with that x

  • helen18598
    helen18598 kate628

    Posted

    I love my coconut liqueur and haven't had a bad effect from drinking it whilst on 100mg sertraline.

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