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Dear Jennifer,
I haven't heard such a
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Transfusion reaction involving
bupropion and alcohol. However, I am not surprised by it. I routinely advise people who are able to drink (in other words, they are not alcoholics, pregnant, or have a medical condition or treatment which precludes drinking) to drink sparingly when taking any psychoactive medication such as
bupropion (Zyban). What does it mean to drink sparingly? 2-4 standard drinks per week for women and men over 65, never exceeding 1 standard drink at a sitting OR 3-6 standard drinks per week for men under 65 and never more than 2 at a sitting.
Another reason not to drink much while taking bupropion is that the combination of bupropion and alcohol may increase the risk of seizures, which is the most serious (although relatively infrequent) adverse effect associated with bupropion.
As smokers are at increased risk of developing alcohol problems, you should be careful with alcohol even after you finish with the bupropion.
For more information about smoking cessation and drinking, check out my Ask DrSteve web site, conveniently hyperlinked below. Good luck staying away from tobacco!
Steve Adelman, M.D. (a.k.a. DrSteve)
This information is for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
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