Can you drink alcoholic beverages while taking Strattera?

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My Psychiatrist said that outside of giddiness there is no real worry. Personally, I fear liver side effects b/c I drink a lot. But my doctor has said that it should not be a problem.

I was diagnosed with Adult ADD a year ago. I am 32, female, and have been a regular drinker (5 - 7 times a week since I was 20) and a hard one for a small person. I started taking 100 mgs of Stratterra 3 months ago. Stratterra has helped me avoid drinking sessions that last until the wee hours and I have cut back to 4 or 5 times a week. So, overall I drink less now than I did 3 months ago. Also I do not crave alcohol like I used too... phew. I hope this continues work can be a bear without it.

Also, I do not feel any drunker when I drink. But since my desire to drink has waned, I am not sure if I am drinking less or the Stratterra has no effect. My hangovers are more headache-based and less nasuea-based and overall WAY less severe. In the morning, I am in a great mood -- quite giddy, and cheerful. If you're in college have fun, but be smart.

AnswerI've been on 40mg of straterra for about 5 months and before then 25mg for a year. I'm a college student and have found that my tolerance is drastically reduced on Strattera. Be very careful when drinking. Also remember these tips. 1. Strattera makes you dehydrated so you need to drink a lot of water before during an after drinking.

2. Strattera can cause a lot of heartburn so try to stay away from too much beer and carbonated drinks. You might want to keep a pack of rolaids handy.

Answerdon't think it is ever a good idea to combine any mind/mood altering drug with alcohol. remember straterra was first marketed as an anti-depressant. if you absolutely have to (who does?) keep alcohol use to a strict minimum and possibly monitor your effects with it at home first. still would not reccommend its use with most medications. Answeri live in a college atmosphere and have been on strattera for about 2 months. My doctor as encouraged me not to drink, but it is very difficult not to. I understand that it isn't good to have alcohol with meds. My question is if i were to have one beer with dinner or have a beer with some buddies does that cause harm or wipe away the effects of strattera. While ive been on the meds for 2 months ive seen some improvements on some days and others it has no effects at all.

Answer 2

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It states on the bottle that drinking Alcoholic Beverages is not recommended. It will affect the way the medication works.

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You can drink on the medicine but extreme caution must be taken. Tolerance to alcohol greatly decrease while on Strattera. Unless drinking responsibly and in moderation, it is advised not to drink while on Strattera.

Answer 3

I have only been on strattera a few weeks. My doc had given me a 6 week sample pack week 1.. 25 mg week 2..40mg week 3..60 mg and weeks 4-6 80 mg.. well needless to say I am becoming worse than a lightweight. 4 beers (bottles) and 1 jagerbomb and. I couldn't see straight... it was so embarassing!! I def reccomend drinkin at home at firat to see how different your tolerance will be before going out in public.

Answer 4

I take straterra and I didnt know you weren't suppose to drink on it. i went out one night and drank a lot, and nothing happened. Oh I vomited but I think that was cause I drank to much, cause my girl friends were vomiting too.