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Alcohol is a depressant.If you are on Effexor for depression it can mess with the effectiveness of Effexor,causing more depression and anxiety.Speaking from experience,I think you can drink as long as it's not every day,and in moderation.
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∙ 11y agoEffexor is an antidepressant. Alcohol is a depressant. For the full effect of the medicine you should avoid alcohol. Alcohol will not cancel out the medicine like dectromethorfan cough medicine but will reduce the therapeutic benefits of the drug. This from a patient's usage and not a doctor.
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When is the best time to take Effexor morning or night?
Effexor does not seem to make me sleepy or energetic. Though side effect are only suppose to happen to 10% of those who take Effexor (I read).
How does alcohol effect a relationship?
How does alcohol effect a relationship? How does alcohol effect a relationship?
Can night sweats be a side effect of Effexor xr?
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Why can't sugar and alcohol be mixed?
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What medications should not be taken with pgx?
I am taking effexor and lyrica will PGX effect these medications?
How does fetal alcohol effect differ from fetal alcohol syndrome?
fetal alcohol effect is not as severe
When alcohol is mixed with a mixer does the alcohol strength go up?
No
Which has more alcohol pre mixed spirits in a can or buying a bottle of unmixed spirits?
Is obvious that if it is mixed, is not just the alcohol in it, it may have juice or low % liquor. I think a bottle by itself has more alcohol than mixed can.
What other effect besides weight loss occurs if you take Effexor xr and Vyvanse?
effexor is an anti-depressent. vyvanse is a stimulant. look up side effects of these two categories of drugs for your answer.
Can you take Tylenol pm with Effexor xr?
Yes, Tylenol PM/cold products contain acetaminophen and antihistamines with or without decongestants, and would be OK to take with the antidepressant Effexor.
What can happen when the drinking of alcohol is mixed with other drugs use?
When alcohol is mixed with drugs such as Oxycontin, death may occur.
Will alcohol keep its potency if mixed and soda with soda?
The alcohol will have slightly less effect as diluting it will make it enter the bloodstream less quickly. Also, the soda is mostly water, which will help you keep hydrated while drinking.
