Zoloft (Sertraline) and alcohol

[youngguy800]

hey im 19 and a freshman in college.. i was recently prescribed Zoloft for anxiety/depression and will be taking 50 mg (gradually starting with 25)...  my doc said it was ok for me to drink just go slow etc..  i was just gonna get yalls imput bc im afraid i'll damage my liver or something.. i drink about every weekend and i will try and drink in little amounts... its just hard not to drink when people are pushing it at you from all directions and i would usually enjoy it and have a good time.. and i dont wanna tell everyone im taking zoloft everytime someone hands me a drink... so can i drink moderately about once or twice a week and not kill my liver?

[flob]

i don't think it has to do with liver...more so the effects of the drug. if your doc said it was ok...then it's probably ok. you don't want to over do it though. in my experience...it doesn't take nearly as much to get me drunk being on anti-depressants. but i also don't drink very often at all. you might consider slowing down the alcohol use on the weekends and only do it when you want to do it...not when others want you to. if you have anxiety issues...it usually doesn't mix well with alcohol in that i've seen people turn completely to alcohol to treat their anxiety. not that this WILL happen...but the possibility is always there.

[nursegirl6572]

Not to mention alochol will cause depression and anxiety to be MUCH worse.  Just something to keep in mind.  In college, it is hard...the temptations are there.  Just please try not to over-do it!