Sad times.
Kick your doc in the happy sack and get a transfer to happy pills that allow saucing.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:40, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

Do such pills exist?
And can I really go to my doctor and say "You know those antidepressants you gave me? Can I have some that work whilst combating the gallons of depressant I want to pour into myself?"
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:42, Reply)

Like antibiotics, there's only really one type you can't drink on. I think.
Certainly I know plenty of people who drink on them and seem fine with it. I'd advise against getting cunted on any, but I don't see why you shouldn't have a few ales. Unless you're taking an MAOI the worst that'll happen is you fall asleep

And something that is a "depressant" isn't actually to do with depression, mate. otherwise the cure would be to cane a fuckton of speed every time you felt low. Different mechansims of action and all that jazz, no reason that you can't mix alcohol and antidepressants. SSRIs are certainly fine and most people get those to start off with.

Unless, of course, it makes you feel more depressed. Then, probably stop.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:47, Reply)

That's what I have - SSRIs
I look at it as a chemical imbalance in teh brain. That's all it basically is. If you're diabetic, there's no stigma to taking insulin, so why should there be a stigma attached to being a massive fucking brainwrong?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:49, Reply)

HA HA B3TH IS MENTAL HA HA

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:50, Reply)

Dammit, that one's not even vaguely libellous.

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:53, Reply)

fluoxetine or citalopram, by any chance?
If so, knock yourself out on the booze, it's fine.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:51, Reply)

The latter.
And nothing stops me hitting the booze. You know, little sherry at xmas, all that.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:53, Reply)

'DEATH BY MAOI MAOI'

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:51, Reply)

Haha

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:52, Reply)

What does the I stand for in SSRI?
I get the rest. And yes that's what I'm on. Did my doctor embellish the facts when she said I shouldn't mix them with drink?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:52, Reply)

Inhibiter,

(PsychoChomp, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:52, Reply)

No, she's just naturally shy

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:54, Reply)

Smartarse

(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:57, Reply)

Yes, he most certainly did. Although, GPs generally tell you to avoid alcohol with anything these days
because apparently we're all fucking toddlers who can't even tie our own shoelaces without help.

However, I wouldn't recommend taking the advice of some fucker off the internet, so NHS "official" position on SSRIs:

"Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Evidence shows that fluoxetine does not react with alcohol or increase its effects. Similarly, with sertraline, citalopram and escitalopram alcohol is unlikely to significantly increase side effects.

However, if you’re taking fluvoxamine or paroxetine, the risk of drowsiness after drinking alcohol may be increased.

The manufacturers of these medicines still advise that you avoid drinking alcohol while taking SSRIs."
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:55, Reply)

I'm on Mirtazapine
Thank you for the appraisal though mate. Appreciate having all the facts.
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:58, Reply)

Strictly that's a NaSSA not an SSRI.
It's still OK with booze but it might make you drowsy. Just be sensible, eh?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 14:03, Reply)

Damn.
I might be best off just staying off it in all fairness. Dull this may be but I know three other people who've had Mirtazapine and they all put on about two stone. I might need all the help I can get staying at my current level of "cuddly"
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 14:06, Reply)

So in conclusion:
Remember, Ralphie, if your nose starts bleeding it means you're picking it too much... or not enough.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:52, Reply)

Dr Badger. Internet Doctor. Or not. Whatever, you'll probably be OK.

( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 13:57, Reply)

can you diagnose my sore end?

( glued eel /questions/questionsyoudliketoask/post1648081, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 14:06, Reply)

It's cancerAIDS
or maybe lupus. Or maybe you've just been wanking too aggressively?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 14:16, Reply)

It's never lupus.

(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 26 Nov 2012, 14:21, Reply)