A 24-year-old member asked:
Are there certain medications i should absolutely avoid if i drink alcohol?
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Dr. Evelyn Hurvitzanswered
Pediatrics 39 years experience
Yes: You should definitely avoid flagyl, an antibiotic that will cause vomiting if taken with alcohol. You should also avoid taking any ssri's - antidepressants such as prozac, celexa, zoloft, lexapro, Paxil (paroxetine) - as the combination of these medications and alcohol can cause nausea and increased anxiety symptoms.
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Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: There are may drugs that have potentially dangerous interactions with alcohol, too numerous to list here. They may include prescription agents, over the counter drugs and herbal products. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before using any such agent.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Any medications its safe to drink alcohol with?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Alcohol: Alcohol can interact with medication and cause either additive effect (toxicity) or lowers potency of medication. The only safe medicine that comes to mind is placebo (sugar pill).
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