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, 2 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

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)