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Posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 13:38:59
I'm on 150mg Effexor daily. I enjoy a couple lite beers occasionally, OK maybe a 6 pk. Usually it doesn't bother me much. Sometimes I get very dizzy and disoriented especially if I drink 12-18 beers. Seriously, does anyone have any information concerning side effects of a very moderate amount of alcohol and effexor. My daughters tell me that it can be fatal. I can live without the beer but I have to have the effexor.
Posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 14:03:44
In reply to alcohol Effexor, posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 13:38:59
> I'm on 150mg Effexor XR daily. I enjoy a couple lite beers occasionally, OK maybe a 6 pk. Usually it doesn't bother me much. Sometimes I get very dizzy and disoriented especially if I drink 12-18 beers. Seriously, does anyone have any information concerning side effects of a very moderate amount of alcohol and effexor XR. My daughters tell me that it can be fatal. I can live without the beer but I have to have the effexor XR. One other problem is that when I do simple chores such as cutting grass I get very dizzy and short of breath very quickly (without beer). I am 51 and have no history of heart problems. Had stress test recently and no problem was found. I have also tried to quit taking effexor because I felt better. I lasted 3 days. It really helps with anxiety and outbursts. I was really getting angry and saying things to my family and co-workers that I can't believe I said. I'm doing much better with my family but still can't hold a job because I get so angry easily. Maybe I need to increase dosage to 300 mg before I try another job.
Posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 14:16:04
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 14:03:44
Oh well, now I'm talking to myself. I'm a newbie and was trying to edit the first post. That's why I responded to my own post. Any advice about Effexor XR will be appreciated. I'm especially concerned about increasing the dose to 300 mg or is there a combo I need to ask my GP about?
Posted by needsafriend on July 23, 2005, at 20:08:48
In reply to alcohol Effexor, posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 13:38:59
sounds like you don't care about your family
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2005, at 20:41:34
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 14:03:44
I think all would agree that 12 to l8 beers is a cause for concern. Is your doc aware of your beer consumption? Fondly,Phillipa
Posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 22:27:25
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by needsafriend on July 23, 2005, at 20:08:48
I'm sorry I created that perception. I care deeply about my family. I made a joke about a very serious problem. Actually, I rarely drink any alcoholic beverage. When I do I sometimes experience side effects which I believe is related to the Effexor XR. It is tough for me to admit that I have any problems with mental health. Please forgive me for making light of a very serious problem that plagues many of us.
Posted by Phillipa on July 23, 2005, at 22:34:32
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 22:27:25
Of course you're forgiven. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by needsafriend on July 23, 2005, at 22:51:02
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by Jimmy Go on July 23, 2005, at 22:27:25
Have you ever considered what your family is going through. It sounds like your daughters are concerned about you, are you concerned about them? I read another message where it sounds like another person is going through the same thing with effexor. It can be deadly, especially with alcohol. There are other medications out there. Talk to your doctor.
Posted by crazy teresa on July 24, 2005, at 0:05:44
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by needsafriend on July 23, 2005, at 22:51:02
It intensifies the effect of the alcohol for me, even in 1 drink.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 24, 2005, at 16:53:08
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by needsafriend on July 23, 2005, at 20:08:48
> sounds like you don't care about your family
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Posted by linkadge on July 24, 2005, at 20:28:22
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor » needsafriend, posted by crazy teresa on July 24, 2005, at 0:05:44
I experienced much more anger on effexor than I did on celexa, prozac, or zoloft.
I think that maybe celexa or prozac might be a better med to take the edge off the anger.
Linkadge
Posted by Carolina on July 25, 2005, at 23:24:19
In reply to Re: alcohol Effexor, posted by linkadge on July 24, 2005, at 20:28:22
Hey JG-don't apologize-ur here for the same reason most of us are-support. majority of the people here are caring and easy to talk with. when u come across the ones that arent-ignore them. in regards 2 ur question, i have heard that there can be serious side effects w/ alcohol and effexor but i did not have any when i took effex and had a few mixed drinks(which was rare). u shld talk this over w/ ur doc. to make sure. take care-Carolina
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