Hi, I've been on depression meds and antipsychiotics for about 10 years. I've always drank with them. One exception, I quit for close to 2 years. I've never had any bad experiences while drinking on meds. Years ago, after a night of drinking, I would become depressed the next day or two. I no longer have that problem as much or at all lately.
The weird thing about drinking on meds is that I seem to have a high tolerance. I can handle my alcohol well. I don't ever get drunk. But I guess I know when I have had enough. I can drink about 6 or 7 beers without feeling too buzzed or anything. I'm an average sized woman. I'm not saying go out and drink by telling you this either! This is just my experience.
Also, I do not drink when I'm depressed. I know it will not make me feel better, only worse. I drink to enhance my good mood and because I like the taste.
I currently take 6 different meds. I'm sure a couple of them say don't drink. My pdoc knows I drink a couple of beers here and there. She had no comment.
The only thing I would mention again is the depression I got after drinking. That's something that can happen. When I quit drinking for 2 years, my depression improved.
Hope that helped some.
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