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Fresher's Week drinking on Antidepressants?

Hi

So I've been on sertraline for a year (depression & anxiety). I'm advised not to drink while I'm on my medication, but I would like to drink in fresher's week. Do you think it will make much difference?

I'm not a big drinker but I'm not against it and I want to have fun in fresher's week and not stand out from the crowd! And I don't want to tell anyone I can't drink cos of my meds, obviously. I've haven't got properly drunk in the last year, but I've been very tipsy a few times and not noticed big side effects. But with a whole week of drinking I don't want to risk my depression worsening lots just as I'm in a new, scary, stressful place..

What do you think?

Reply 1

Trill

I did drink during freshers week whilst on Prozac, which I was on for depression and anxiety also. It wasn't that bad, I just got drunk faster. Which meant it was cheaper to get drunk. Got a little more aggressive than usual.

However I wouldn't recommend drinking if you are in a bad mood. I found drinking in a bad mood whilst on the meds just made things worse.

Reply 2

rachiriot

I used to drink when I was on anti depressants. All I'd suggest is, if you're in a bad mood, don't drink because alcohol just makes it worse, and on the first couple of nights, take it easy and see if you feel it's okay for you personally.