[Unidentifiablegirl]

Hi, I'm completely new to this and don't usually open about about how I'm feeling or talk about this. I've been on quatipine for nearly 2 years I started on 200mg and I'm now on 100mg still trying to cut down. I haven't been diagnosed with anything but been told questionable bipolar I find whenever I drink alcohol I can't stop and im out of control and end up sleeping with someone or trying to commit suicide. I want to come off my meds and please don't say stop drinking alcohol im a teenager and don't want that but has anybody else had similar issues or on quatipine? I find im fine on my tablets but the more i decrease them the better I feel. But if I miss my tablets I get heart palpitations and feel awful I want to sort it out but unsure what to do atm

[CANDC]

Hi Unidentifiablegirl, welcome to Psych Central. I am sorry you are having bad situations resulting from combining alcohol and your medicine.

The closest match I find is Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate). Here is the link to articles about this med here at PC. If this is not a match please search on your own.
Psych Central - Search results for Quatipine

Missing your meds has potential serious side affects. It is best to consult your doctor before stopping any doses of this medicine if this is the one you mean. It would be a good idea to discuss with the doc what is a safe level of alcohol to combine with your med.

[Victoria'smom]

I had to stop drinking because of it. I'm more afraid of the hospital. I get jealous of others that can get drunk. I tend to be bartender. They aren't as closely watched. rule of 1 an hour will keep you tipsy but still in control. Why are you on Quatipine? Do your parents and dr know your reducing your meds?

[Gray Rider]

I'd quit drinking and save myself the trouble

[Standup2me]

Quit drinking

[athena.csu.1987]

When were young we feel indestructible. Drinking disrupts our delicate brain chemistry. Just like lack of sleep has many negative health side affects. Along with eating poorly. Have good discretion with what you put in your body. Don't feel obligated to drink to socialize and have fun get a screwdriver without the liquor.

[Wander]

When I was a teenager I had no idea I had Bipolar or PTSD but I sure did drink and take drugs a lot. Initially most of the time I had a blast but as time past I became a very self-destructive drunk. My friends pleaded with me to stop drinking as I was out of control. I eased up on the drinking and started smoking pot. I was much more manageable then but the mood fluctuations were still dangerous and even without drugs or alcohol I became violent (against myself) and actively suicidal. The alcohol just magnified it at times. I went years without drinking or taking drugs to try and be stable but a couple of years ago when life circumstances were extremely tough along with the mental illness I began drinking and smoking again. My doctor wants me to stop but I cannot seem to let go so I do understand where you are coming from. It is making y situation worse right now so I am trying to find the will to stop. It is just really hard when unwell. I think the mixed state I am in makes me want to drink more than usual. It is a vicious cycle. I wish you all the best.

[Moogieotter]

Hang in there guys. For me my pdoc used to always ask "who is prescribing the ethanol?!" Refering to my alcohol use. Alcohol is a depressant and for me makes consistent and thorough med compliance impossible.

[Mrs. Mania]

I made an old lady who is abused and neglected smile. When I hugged her, she flinched like I was gonna hit her. Heartbreaking, I am the only one who hugs her.....ever. Makes me sooooooo happy to see her smile and laugh though.