Posted by Jackster on May 15, 2001, at 1:49:03
In reply to alkie prozac, posted by sar on May 14, 2001, at 22:55:11
> I know that this is ridiculous, I know that I pledged to stop drinking on PSB, but I haven't. I think I'm straight-up an alcohol-dependent person...wondering if subconsciously maybe I don't really want to get better because I continue to drink...?
>
> Anyway, my question is whether my Prozac (which I started taking about 2 weeks ago) will kick in if I'm drinking a bit nearly everyday. Does the alcohol cancel the Prozac out?
>
> thanks,
> sarI don't know if it would interfere with the effect of prozac - they (the drug co.s) usually advise that you don't drink on ADs just to cover themselves in case something goes wrong. I suppose it would also depend on how much you are drinking.
I am curious if Prozac helps you to stop drinking. My Dad is an 'alkie' (although won't admit it) and I wonder if ADs would help him give up. He went into hospital recently with a suspected heart attack that turned out to be a stomach disorder - resolves to give up the cigarettes but doesn't seem to see that it's probably the alcohol that caused the problem.
Please let me know if it helps.
Jackie
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