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Steel Maiden

17-05-2008 07:56 PM

Interaction with alcohol?

I'm on olanzapine 15mg. I am just about to go and drink a load of 40% spirits because I've been having cravings for it for weeks now. I rarely drink alcohol. Does alcohol interact with my meds and how?

Animad

17-05-2008 08:14 PM

The two do react with each other so I advice you don't drink alcohol with them.

Steel Maiden

17-05-2008 08:16 PM

Darn.

Animad

17-05-2008 08:19 PM

I know first hand how annoying it is not to drink with meds that interact but it really is for the best.

Ami	17-05-2008 09:34 PM

Aye im not supposed to drink on mine but when i do, i dont take the meds. I Wouldnt advise this though at all without asking your dr.
You can cope without drinking hun, distract yourself xx

Aidee

17-05-2008 09:53 PM

Speak with your doctor or pharmacist. They may have some suggestions to help you out. I just had my meds switched (not to what you are on) and when i asked about alcohol the doctor gave me some guidelines for drinking, which your doctor may be able to do for you.

Steel Maiden

17-05-2008 10:36 PM

I just want alcohol so badly, which is odd as I don't want to sleep and alcohol makes me sleepy even when I'm not on meds.
I will ask the HTT tomorrow about alcohol, because I don't know if I have to completely 100% avoid alcohol or if I can allow myself one shot glass of spirits.
Thank you.

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