Alcohol and Zyban

[chris]

It had been quite some time since I drank heavily.  I had been working out at the local gym and had done quite well.  I was on Zyban to kick the habit, and this last weekend, I had a fair amount to drink (8-10 drinks).  I had a mind blank, and still remember very little, but I had tried to outrun the police after crashing through three fences.  I was then taken to the hospital after the van I was driving burnt to the ground.  I escaped custody there and ran home where I took another vehicle and had another police chase.  I ended up in jail with many charges which include the following:

Impaired Driving
Dangerous Driving (2 counts)
Escape Lawful Custody
Willful Damage

I don't remember more than a few snippits of this, like a few 3-5 minute windows during this time.  I woke up in jail, confused and astonished to learn this. I became extrememly upset (wouldn't you be?).  I had never had a problem with Zyban and alcohol before, so what the hell happened?  Could someone explain why I became a different person, paranoid and afraid of everyone, and somewhat convinced that the world was going to end or something?????

[mike_007]

I know that wellbutrin (zyban) diminishes alcohol's effect to some degree. It could be that you noticed you weren't getting intoxicated so you kept on drinking trying to "get it going."

The only advice I have for you pertains to your legal issues. I would plead NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY due to the medication.

Otherwise, take it easy on the booze.