Is it OK to drink alcohol with citalopram?
Is it OK to drink alcohol with citalopram?
You can drink alcohol while taking citalopram, but it may make you feel sleepy. It might be best to stop drinking alcohol until you see how the medicine makes you feel. Is there any food or drink I need to avoid? There are no food or drinks you need to avoid while taking citalopram.
Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking sertraline?
The prescribing information for Zoloft says not to drink alcohol while taking it, and this is also true for the other SSRIs. The side effects of Zoloft include drowsiness and dizziness, and drinking alcohol may make those side effects worse.
Does citalopram make you more drunk?
The FDA notes that Celexa does not increase the effects of alcohol, but a person taking the medication still should not drink alcohol. Combining the drug with alcohol can lead to overdose and other problems.
Does alcohol make antidepressants less effective?
Drinking can prevent antidepressant medications from working correctly. Drinking can make depression symptoms more severe and harder to treat. Although alcohol can improve mood in the short term, the risk of creating long-term problems is a risk that people on antidepressants should avoid taking.
Can I have a glass of wine while taking citalopram?
Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of citalopram such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with citalopram.
Why you shouldn’t drink on antidepressants?
Drinking can counteract the benefits of your antidepressant medication, making your symptoms more difficult to treat. Alcohol may seem to improve your mood in the short term, but its overall effect increases symptoms of depression and anxiety. Side effects may be worse if you also take another medication.
