[Valerieanne77]

I am on saphris 5mg. Could I smoke a cigar occasionally on it? Or will it mess with the metabolization of pill?

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Valerieanne77

I am on saphris 5mg. Could I smoke a cigar occasionally on it? Or will it mess with the metabolization of pill?

medications are different for everyone and medication reactions are different for everyone, I know some that can smoke cigarettes, cigars and what have you and I know others that cant on this same meds. therefore my suggestion is talk with your treatment providers. they will be able to look at your individualized treatment plans, history, reactions and let you know whether its safe for you or not.

[jelly-bean]

You probably can smoke a cigar occasionally if you want to and it won't make any difference as far as the drug goes. However, it's been said a million times but I will say it again. Smoking will kill you so I hope you decide not to do it.

[Hellion]

I didn't know one was not supposed to smoke while taking an anti=psychotic. I was taking one as an attempt to help my depression since it would seem typical anti-depressants do not help and I smoked cigarettes while taking it and did not notice any interactions between the two.

[amandalouise]

Originally Posted by Hellion

I didn't know one was not supposed to smoke while taking an anti=psychotic. I was taking one as an attempt to help my depression since it would seem typical anti-depressants do not help and I smoked cigarettes while taking it and did not notice any interactions between the two.

cigars and cigarettes contain the drug nicotine. some people have bad reactions to mixing drugs and alcohol with other drugs and medications. example I can not smoke because for me the nicotine affects the medications I am on in my body.

[Hellion]

Originally Posted by amandalouise

cigars and cigarettes contain the drug nicotine. some people have bad reactions to mixing drugs and alcohol with other drugs and medications. example I can not smoke because for me the nicotine affects the medications I am on in my body.

As someone who smokes I know they have nicotine, not sure how I gave the impression I was not aware of that. Was just saying in my experience of taking an anti-psychotic I smoked cigarettes while on it and noticed no interactions, also the doctor did not recommend not to smoke nor did the information that came with the medication....So as far as I know there is no issue smoking on anti-psychotics.

It is probably best the OP checks with their doctor about their specific medication since I doubt anyone here is an expert...Like me I imagine most others here can only offer personal experience and whatever knowledge as limited as it may be on the topic.

[PennyD]

Originally Posted by Hellion

As someone who smokes I know they have nicotine, not sure how I gave the impression I was not aware of that. Was just saying in my experience of taking an anti-psychotic I smoked cigarettes while on it and noticed no interactions, also the doctor did not recommend not to smoke nor did the information that came with the medication....So as far as I know there is no issue smoking on anti-psychotics.

It is probably best the OP checks with their doctor about their specific medication since I doubt anyone here is an expert...Like me I imagine most others here can only offer personal experience and whatever knowledge as limited as it may be on the topic.

I agree with Hellion, very good point.

[-jimi-]

What my doc said is that habitual smoking interferes with the effect of SSRIs but not so much other psych meds, but also that it had to be a habit, not a once in a while thing.

[avlady]

i don't know if i am allowed to or not on my meds, but i smoke e-ciggs. i used to smoke 2 packs a day. i heard the meds make you crave ciggarrettes if you smoke already.