I'm taking prozac for depression. Should I avoid drinking alcohol whilst taking it?

Question

I'm taking prozac for depression. Should I avoid drinking alcohol whilst taking it?

Answer 1

Yes, you should. Well, from experience, you don't have to avoid alcohol altogether, just moderate how much you do have. Have a beer instead of three.

Generally avoid binge drinking and getting absolutely slosshed. Then yeah, you'll feel pretty sorry the next day.

It depends on how long you've been on your medication and how you react to things. Like, when i first went on mine, i learnt pretty quickly that i can't have more than 3 beers. (i got a wierd headache while drinking)

Also, depending on how long you've been on anti depressants, its a good idea to understand how you react to it first.

good luck!  

Answer 2

YES  

Answer 3

You definitely should avoid drinking alcohol. Any psychiatric drug should not be combined with alcohol.

Answer 4

Yup. Alcohol is a depressant. Counter Reactions happen. Wikipedia this medication. A Physicians Desk Reference or any Drug book can help you identify any medication you're on and what to avoid whilst taking them.  

Answer 5

coming from experience unless you enjoy trips to the hospital yes you should