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citralopram and booze?

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gotthearse · 09/12/2011 00:12

I am on my 5th week and whilst still a bit wobbly here and there have stopped feeling like I am going completely mad and have even been a bit sociable and looking forward to stuff. I have a big posh ball coming up for Christmas, everyone will expect me to have a few drinks. I have already had to quell suspicion that I was pregnant when not drinking all day at a family do. So what will happen if I drink. I am scared that I'll have a very bad day afterwards if i do, but would enjoy a few (by that i mean 3-5 drinks) if I could. I'm not a big drinker after 4 yrs of wither being pregnant or BF babies.

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Llareggub · 09/12/2011 00:25

The booze will stop your tablets from working. Best not to.

CuriousMama · 09/12/2011 00:29

Does it? I still drink but take my tablet on a morning.

What about asking for apple juice in a wine glass? Anyway it's up to you what you do. You won't feel ill if you drink but Llareggub may have a point there? I've been on them ages so may be different for me?

marykat2004 · 09/12/2011 09:32

I was on Citalopram for PPD. I stopped bf before taking it, and had of course not drank while pregnant. If you are out of the habit of drinking, your body will probably tell you when to stop. I don't recall feeling like getting drunk while on Citalopram (alcohol is a depressant, everyone knows) but I don't think I was teetotal either. Are you able to limit yourself to one or 2 drinks? Then you don't have to feel awkward about 'not drinking'. And no one will notice if you are holding the same drink for hours on end, drinking slowly.

Just one opinion anyway...

Chestnutx3 · 09/12/2011 10:30

I just don't fancy drinking to be honest on citalopram and I used to have a glass of wine most nights. I've had 1-2 glasses at social events, and I've only been taking it 3 weeks. It hasn't had a massive effect on me either way. I didn't feel drunk or disgrace myself! I used to drink a glass of wine (live in a rural area) and drive home, I wouldn't do that on citalopram. I have to keep telling people I'm not pregnant although loads of people think I am by now as I really enjoyed my wine. Now wine tastes strange on citalopram so I keep one glass going for most of the evening. Personally I wouldn't have more than 2 drinks in case it does impact you.

One thing I've learnt about citalopram is that individuals side effects are so different. I wouldn't risk having too much.

CuriousMama · 09/12/2011 11:27

I'd ring your surgery and ask your GP to give you a phone call, then ask them as they know you best.

CharlieBoo · 09/12/2011 20:49

I have drunk on it a few times but been on it about 5 months. I have found I get v v drunk on them so after that just had a couple of drinks...

fuckityfuckfuckfuck · 09/12/2011 20:57

I really wouldn't. I wasn't on citalopram long as they really increased my anxiety, but while I was I went out to a very laid back social event, and got absolutely, hideously passed out drunk on 2 glasses of wine. In my experience, citalopram and alcohol do NOT mix well, and tbh I'd really not even attempt it.

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gotthearse · 10/12/2011 01:48

Thanks everyone. I think i will have one drink but have a soft one on the go at the same time and sip it very slowly, so i can gage it, but also not have to stand out for saying no. I'll have some tonics minus the gin. Im just so glad that i dont feel like i did when i started taking them, that im sure i'll have a good night regardless.

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gotthearse · 10/12/2011 01:49

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CuriousMama · 10/12/2011 15:04

You will have a good night. And if people expect you to get drunk tell them where to go! It's not their business anyway.

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gotthearse · 11/12/2011 21:40

Well I had a fab time. I never thought I'd of managed it 5 weeks ago. Had about 5 drinks over 6 hours and lots of soft drinks and dancing in between. I was quite merry on that, but the rest of the group were completely plastered, so I was the least inebriated out of all of us. I do take my meds at 7.30 in the morning which may of helped. I have been ok today but very very tired. Luckily DH and sis have been great with looking after kids and doing roast dinner. I wont drink that much again though as its a lot to ask of every one the next day, but having a real fun night of dancing has given me a real boost. Early night tonight though :)

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CuriousMama · 11/12/2011 21:44

glad it went well for you

marykat2004 · 12/12/2011 21:58

Yes that is really good, it's good to have a good night out, and it seems you paced yourself well.

fiddlydee · 14/12/2011 11:37

You will feel the effects of alcohol much more. You may find that I glass feels like 5. I occasionally have a glass of wine but often then feel down for two or three days. It's not really worth it. I know what you mean about people being suspicious. I tend to drive. Or just say I am on tablets that don't mix with drink. You could say you are on a health kick.

marykat2004 · 14/12/2011 15:48

I know lots of people who don't drink these days, and I tend to avoid social events that centre soly on booze anyway. Dinner, a movie, theatre, music, there are lots of things to do that don't mean getting pissed. It depends where you live, though. I'm also that little bit older, and people don't tend to question someone who isn't drinking. Good that you enjoyed your night, anyway.

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