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Drinking while on any anti-depressant is dangerous. You may become intoxicated much faster or become more depressed. Alcohol can also increase side effects. Here is an article on the subject.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressants-and-alcohol/AN01653
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoCan i drink alcohol when taking Prozac Fluoxetine?
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∙ 12y agoyes you can but give it at least 2 hours for the side effects to subside thenn you may
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∙ 12y agoi do it all the time so i say go ahead..although it's probably not good for you, drinking on any medication isn't really..smoking on Prozac is worse, although.
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∙ 14y agoI would not.
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How long should you wait to drink alcohol after taking tetracycline?
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When can you start drinking after stop taking chlordiazepoxide?
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What precautions should be observed by people taking zonisamide?
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Can alcohol be consumed while taking penicillin?
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Can you drink alcohol on ornidazole tablets?
No, because it is a derivative of Metronidazole, which is known to produce adverse effects when used with alcohol. Although reports of such interactions with Ornidazole are rare, still you should avoid taking a risk.
Should I avoid drinking alcohol while taking Adderall XR?
It is recommended by pharmacists to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Adderall. Adderall seems to over ride the effects of the alcohol, the person drinking may not feel that they are getting drunk. So they keep drinking more, and more, and more. But the alcohol is still present in their body and can do damage. Having one or two drinks will not be harmful. Just be careful and don't overdo it.
