Anonymous #1 15h

i witnessed a loved one have a bad reaction to drinking beer on ssris and it was terrifying. they were very close to not being here anymore. not worth it imo

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Anonymous #1 13h

My understanding of the semi-official recommendation is that if you really want to have some alcohol when on SSRIs, you should experiment carefully at first to see what YOUR reaction is like. Think of ramping up from a few sips of beer/wine in a safe space with supportive friends/family available in case you do have a bad reaction, and remember that SSRIs can also make the alcohol hit you harder so don’t plan on driving or similar after even a little alcohol until you know your reactions.

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Anonymous #3 12h

i don’t think it’s worth it if death is a possible side effect…..ever……

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Anonymous #4 11h

the possibility of death has to do with the fact that alcohol inebriates you faster when you’re on an ssri. if you monitor your alcohol intake & you’re on a standard dose, the likelihood of dying is pretty low. many people drink while on antidepressants, just monitor yourself.

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Anonymous #6 11h

if you truly want to drink while on an antidepressant, look up the guidelines for your medication. you’ll find out if you can drink on it & how you need to limit it if it’s possible.

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