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Sertraline and alcohol

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alexandra57394
alexandra57394

Did anyone try drinking alcohol while being on Sertraline? I've been on Sertraline for 7 weeks, gradually increasing to 75mg .( I feel better now!). I haven't had any alcohol during this time. I take my pill in the morning and want to join some event and have a glass of wine around lunchtime. I know that alcohol and Sertraline is not the best combination, but I'd like to hear about your experience. Thank you!

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  • laura36585
    laura36585 alexandra57394

    Posted

    Hi I always found a glass of wine here or there was absolutely fine but I think you do feel tipsy quicker but I’m not a big drinker so perhaps that’s just me.  Why don’t you try a glass tonight and see how you feel? X
    • alexandra57394
      alexandra57394 laura36585

      Posted

      Thank you! It's not that I need to drink, I just don't want to miss a barbecue party with good expensive wine haha. I'll give it a try and won't drink more than a glass. X x

  • april30482
    april30482 alexandra57394

    Posted

     I had two beers and got severe anxiety but I’ve also only been on the pill for two weeks. Have one see how you feel but I definitely wouldn’t overdo it because you should wake up drunk. Lol 
    • alexandra57394
      alexandra57394 april30482

      Posted

      Oh really? I am also taking sertraline for anxiety but I am better now. I won't drink more than a glass then. Thank you for your comment!

  • sarah74740
    sarah74740 alexandra57394

    Posted

    I didn't drink for 6 months, then I gradually started again. I did not notice any adverse effects or difference to my normal drinking pre tablets.

    The pharmacist said it might make me more drunk and quicker, so just watch your safety first time, maybe have a test run with a friend first.

    • alexandra57394
      alexandra57394 sarah74740

      Posted

      Yes! That sounds great. I will be with my husband so in case he can rescue me. Xx
  • Blondey
    Blondey alexandra57394

    Posted

    Hi Alexandra

    Yes couple weeks ago I had three strong drinks rum and coke, I don’t  Know  about the affecte of Sertraline and Alchol because I felt hungover.

    I would not advice you to mix Sertraline and Alcohol, However, you only live once the saying goes. 

    I’m still here to telll the tale.

    Trouble with me is I don’t know when to stop ✋ 

    Anyway hope that’s some help, where all different remember so each person reacts differently to medication and acholo.

    God bless,

    enjoy the sun it’s wonderful what the weather  can do.

    • alexandra57394
      alexandra57394 Blondey

      Posted

      Thank you, you are right! I will try little by little and see what it will do to me hahha.
  • max42697
    max42697 alexandra57394

    Posted

    Hi Alexandra, I've been on and off sertraline for a year now. I have drank alcohol many times while taking sertraline and have had a lot of fun. Being on a SSRI and drinking works really well for me. The only problem is the hangover the next day haha! Alcohol is a depressant which means that it can make you feel low, SSRI treatment increases serotonin in the brain which lifts you up. I wouldn't worry too much, enjoy yourself!

    • alexandra57394
      alexandra57394 max42697

      Posted

      Thank you, i'll follow your advice and wouldn't worry too much. I take sertraline for anxiety and the last weeks were quite good for me, so I can take a little risk ha ha. Take care.

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