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Old Jun 17, 2016, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by justmeandmyhead View Post
I also have to be careful how much I drink cos the meds I'm on get me smashed ridiculously fast. I'm considering not taking them over the weekend as I worry about it interacting with the alcohol. Do you guys know if you can take olanzapine when youv been drinking?
I drank when I was on Olanzapine without any problems, but that doesn't mean it won't affect you somehow. Although, I think once I got a bit angry after drinking heavily, which is not at all like me.

When I was on Abilify, drinking would make my voices worse the next day.

I don't think stopping the meds to drink is the right call though, better the other way around...

I'd keep taking it & just drink as lightly as you can if you feel you must drink.

Here's a psych central Q&A that might help... What are the dangers of mixing antipsychotics and alcohol? | Ask the Therapist
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