drinking with meds

[hazyworld]

hi all im on xanax prozac and adderall,my dr onn may 4th told me i could drink 2 beers a night with my meds..he is a pshychitrist,my heart dr agreed and so did several pharmmists..they said it might just make me sleepier....i notice the next day my heart rate is lower and so is my blood pressure..i drank for 8 years on xanax and depakote and alot and was fine..i enjoy the taste of beer dont want to get drunk...but i felt kinda tipsy last night for some reason...any one else have expeierence with drinking with meds?It still kinda scares me..but his idea is for me to relax and try to enjoy my life again which for the past 2 1/2 years have been miserable

[RubyWitch]

Regarding the medicinal marijuana, I really don't know what to think Hazy. I've never heard of it being perscribed for anxiety and depression, but perhaps I'm behind the times.
The only use I know of for medical marijuana is an adjunct for chemo therapy to help with the nausea and increase appetite for cancer patients.
I really don't have a problem with people smoking pot, Hazy, but I'm just not sure it's the best idea for people who are fighting emotional/psychological problems to begin with.
But this question, along with your previous one about drinking while on medication, is something I have very strong feelings about. But it's between you and your doctor and is ultimately your decision. I hope you give it a great deal of thought.
Peace
Greenlydia

[MMahon]

I agree with  greenlydia on this one.
Alcohol and Marijuana may have a nice, temporary effect.  But there is a 'price to pay' for that in that they may very well be working against you in the long run.  
Your nervous system craves 'normalcy' so do what you can to bring that about.
How about 'near bear'!  :-)

[hazyworld]

im being very careful,its been a month now that i have 1 0r 2 beers a night..usually i get no effect from it but i think cause i hadnt eaten i felt it last night...and i think i finally found the right amount of adderall as mu heart rate now is in the 70 and 80s instead of 90s ans 100s...you know whn i was on xanx for 17 years i drank about 10 beers a night with it and depakote for the last 6 years that i was on the xanax..thats when i was happy and not how i have been the last 3 years...i just like the taste of beer and i would never go back to how i used todrink i dont like the drunk feeling..my dr retired and so a new one again june 2 in twin falls he will proberly tell me not to drink...my counsler wants me to ask about medicainal marijuana  since i have treid so many meds...blew my mind i only tried pot once in high school what do u think

[RubyWitch]

Both Xanax and Prozac carry warnings about mixing with alcohol. I found no warning for Adderall.
Far be it for me to argue with a psychiatrist, a cardilogist and a pharmacist if they said it was OK for you to consume 2 beers per night. But you still won't get the go-ahead from me. Perhaps I'm a stickler for the rules, but I'm also a stickler for safety.
You probably felt "tipsy" last night because some meds can enhance the effects of alcohol, and vice versa. I don't want to be mean, but I'm glad it "still kinda" scares you. In my opinion, it should.
This will have to be totally your decision, Hazy.
Please be very careful.
Peace
Greenlydia  

[tattoodude]

i take 2mg of klonopin everyday and i drink frequently. not only do the meds make me tired but they intensify the buzz.... alot!! plus, i suffer hardocre with anxiety the next day. do you??? im trying to quit drinking all together because of this