alcohol and ritalin: good bad or neither?  

 

You see, i'm going to be studying abroad for a year in europe, where i'm legally allowed to drink. however, i've been taking ritalin for about 10 years now, along with depakote, seroquel, and wellbutrin. i've read place that it's okay to have a drink or two and you won't get serious side effects. what is your opinion on this matter. please respond. anyone?You will be fine I am 23 and I do it all of them time. Just do not drive. You should drink some absenth!!<ahem> don't you 'read' labels on your MEDS? I say NO you shouldn't drink with that kind of meds but this really doesn't seem to be the 'answer' you wanna hear. Sorry but I'm very outspoken. I'm quite sure it says on the labels of your meds to NOT drink doesn't it? If not? then go for it.

Soapman,

I took depakote for epilpsy back when it was used to treat siezures (I know, the dark ages).  My neurologist said not to drink anything, that lowered the effectiveness of the meds and I could have siezures.  Wellbutrin is an anti-depressant, and I don't think you're supposed to drink with those either.  Take this seriously, this is your brain we're talking about.

Hi there

Don't bother, it's not worth it. You can make some really cool 'mocktails' which half the time are tastier anyway!

I found once I was on Ritalin I would be smashed after about 2 drinks. However I get hangovers so horrible I just gave up drinking altogether.

It's your health, look after yourself. If you must drink choose light beer or something with low alcohol content.

You should look after yourself and besides you can have a hoot without it... just drink lemon lime and bitters, red cordial, water etc when you are clubbing. If you are tired you can even have a red bull or v drink but make sure it's just the one otherwise it can interact with the ritalin.

 

Hope this helps!

to be honest,,,don't drink at all,,,,mixing drugs,,by the doctor they still watch,,,,mixing booze,,,no way,,,that is like lighting a time bomb,,,,never do that,,alot of drugs do not interact will with it
 


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