Alcohol Questions (Page 7)

BuSpar - Can you drink (1 glass of watered down wine)?

I know that with all anti-anxiety medication you are not supposed to drink alcohol. I really miss having an occasional glass of wine. Can I drink 1 glass of watered down wine... say a white wine spritzer and still be OK? I know it would increase sedation but does it ruin your liver? Please advise

Anyone drink while taking Epclusa?

I just began taking Epclusa (5 whole days) and I was wondering if anyone had had any experience drinking alcohol while on the treatment. I am not heavy drinker and will have much difficulty not drinking if it's gonna screw things up. I find it curious that the drug makers did not research the issue... read more

What do I need to know about Drug Interactions?

Can you drink alcohol while taking Venlafaxine?

My wife was put on Venlafaxine and increased her already high intake of alcohol and wine. It has made her seem irrational making decsions and wont agree drinking must have a negative on the drug. What are commen affects of alcohol and the drug? Thank you

What are the "common" withdrawal symtoms from alcohol?

I quit 1 week ago today. Started on Antabuse so no chance of relapsing. The problem is I feel horrible. Severe Headaches, nausea, low back pain, etc. I am trying to determine if its the withdrawal, the medication or something else. If this is alcohol withdrawal how long will it last? I feel worse... read more

I took 1mg of Xanax 6 hours before drinking, is this dangerous? I rarely ever take the Xanax?

I take once maybe twice a week and have always avoided alcohol just because the situation has never come up.

What is the effect of having alcohol while on Plavix ? How about little amount like a glass of wine?

... or couple of beers aucationally ?

Is mirtazapine also used for alcohol and benzo withdrawals?

Just started 45mg a day, stopped my benzo intake and just mirtazapine for sleep. I get that brain buzz all the time

60 mg of cymbalta, drinking 5-7 drinks a night?

so i've been on 60 cymbalta for about 5 years now (other antidepressants before) and started drinking alcohol about summer 2011... i liked it and literally started drinking every night since then to last thursday (jan 10) ... i started getting really depressed so i cut down on the drinking then got... read more

Hydroxyzine - Is anyone taking this medication for alcohol addiction recovery?

I recently went through an alcohol detox program and was given a prescription for Hydroxyzine Pam., 25 mg, up to 4X a day. Have only been on it for a few days now and so far, have found it to be helpful for the initial anxiety associated with withdrawal. Am only taking it in the evenings and before... read more

How much Librium is generally prescribed for alcohol withdrawal?

I was given Librium awhile for alcohol withdrawal quite awhile ago and have relapsed. I can't remember what they told me I could take. I have 10mg and 20mg. Help! Thank you!

I took 250mg of antabuse,1st time 2 days ago?when is it safe to drink?

took it for first time but decided im going to try something else. its been 2 days, when is it safe to drink alcohol?

Will metronidazole be less effective if I skip two days to drink and then finish the prescription?

I started the medication, thinking I wasn't going to drink this weekend, but then my friend asked me to his formal, and there is little chance I'm not going to be able to drink. By the label and things I've seen on the site, I shouldn't mix the two. But would the drug become less effective if I... read more

Pain Management and Social Drinking Question?

I am with a new pain management group and I guess didn't realize how strict they have become about alcohol use. I have been in and out of pain management care since 2003 for chronic pelvic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, back pain etc. Anyway the first time it showed up in my urine the... read more

Can I drink wine/alcohol while taking Terbinafine HCL 250 mg one a day? Is wine safer than alcohol?

... How many drink can I have a week? My job as an event planner often requires primarily wine tastings with the food menu that is presented to the client. What is the risk while taking the tablet and having wine/alcohol 6 to 8 a week? The medications has a strong impact on the liver, but all I had... read more