Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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deleted_user 11/21/2007

Im on sertraline tablets (zoloft)
Why cant you drink on them?

Just a question.... will it hurt me if i do have a drink?

confussed

allixxx

deleted_user 11/21/2007

I think they say u shouldn't drink on anti-depressants is coz drink is a depressant.

Katie12345 11/21/2007

I am not a doctor so my advice could be off, but I was on Zoloft a few years ago and had the same question (although i do not drink). I am sure that it is okay for you to drink a little, but not a lot. I believe that it has to do with the serotine in your brain. Could be wrong about that, but I am pretty sure if you had a beer it wouldn't kill you!

deleted_user 11/21/2007

NO. Unless you want to black out and pee your matttress and wake up with a stanger in your sheets.

Booze = depressant
Zoloft - anti-depressant

The two just don't mix.

deleted_user 11/21/2007

Hi .. how were they for you?
I have only ben on them 2 weeks now.. feel a little better but on my bad days ... i shut my self away and cy that they arent helping .
did that make sense?

alixxx

deleted_user 11/21/2007

from what i could gather from a quick look on the internet is that alcohol can intensify the possible side effects.

deleted_user 11/21/2007

I will take that chance tonight
unh... im feeling up tight and could not give a dame at the mo... pee my bed .. i will sleep on the kitchen floor.. clean up mess tomorrow

deleted_user 11/21/2007

i think all antidepressants say don't drink.

deleted_user 11/21/2007

it can take up to 4-6 weeks to get the full effects for them. zoloft worked wonders for my depression. i had sexual side effects, but not everyone gets the side effects. hang in there, seems like they are starting to work for you.

deleted_user 11/21/2007

I WAS KIDDING ABOUT ...LOL

deleted_user 11/21/2007

Personally I dont think it is a good idea to drink when your on the meds . The last time I had any alcohol when I was on meds I swore I would never do that again, and I never will. Its only a temporary fix and you will feel worse for it trust me.

deleted_user 11/21/2007

alcohol counter acts the effectiveness of the anti depressants, not to mention it could make you so drowsy it could be unsafe.

deleted_user 11/21/2007

Ok thks you lovely ppl..

Im not gunna wake up on the kitchen floor.. to bloody cold ....

Just wanted to know why u cant drink ...

huggggsssss rooommm

Allixxxx

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