Is it ok to drink Alcohol whilst taking Citalopram ?

Answer 1

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No

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Answer 2

Yeah try it if you get a buzz let us know.

Answer 3

It hasn't done me any harm (I've been on it for 12 months). But you should really read the contra-indications in the packet, or see your GP for a real answer.

Answer 4

check with your doctor

Answer 5

It isn't recommended, I wouldn't do it click here for more information

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Answer 6

It is NEVER wise to mix drugs with alcohol, which is another drug.

Answer 7

It's never a good idea to mix medications and alcohol.

Answer 8

your allowed to drink in moderation.

Answer 9

I've been on it for 2 years and whilst I don't drink excessively (very often!), I certainly have the odd tipple!

Answer 10

No

Answer 11

Yeah corse you can! You can mix drugs with anything! Trust me i know.

Answer 12

If you are taking only a maximum of 2 drinks in a day. And do not drink all days in a week !

Answer 13

no counteracts what they are intended to do????

Answer 14

in moderation, as at other times.

Answer 15

If memory serves - no. Check the leaflet in the box.

Answer 16

the strict answer would probably be no, but it depends on the individual. I used to and i was fine but that doesn't necessarily mean you would be. If you do just be careful and don't drink too much.

Answer 17

Not really, it makes the citalopram less effective.

Answer 18

I don't believe so, but talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacist are usually the best, cheapest, quickest and easiest to talk to about medications and their interactions with alcohol and other drugs.

Answer 19

no. doesn't it say that on your prescription bottle?!

Answer 20

No problems with alcohol according to www.drugdigest.org or Wikipedia.

Go steady!

Answer 21

Obviously you are taking Citalopram as you are suffering from depression.Alcohol,although it makes you feel good is actually a depressant so drinking alcohol whilst taking an anti-depressant cancels out the benefits of the medication.
Alcohol can enhance the unwanted side effects of the tablets and the tablets make the alcohol affect you more quickly.
It is ideal that you should not mix the two but this is the real world so alcohol intake whilst taking medication of this nature should be kept to a minimum.

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Registered Mental Health Nurse