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drinking alcohol while on lyrica, celexa, and tramadol

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Posted 1/11/2013 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
hey there,
i dont drink often at all. almost never, but i have a few times in the past month and it makes my pain so much worse and i get mental side affects the next day. i assume its from mixing alcohol with lyrica (75mg morning/125mg night), celexa (20mg), tramadol (75mg). i usually always regret drinking because after 1 or 2 drinks i feel so hungover and awful for a few days. i just really miss social drinking sometimes. i guess this is more a rant than a question. anyone have similar issues with drinking and fibromyalgia?
Posted 1/11/2013 8:29 PM (GMT 0)
I never mix alcohol with any of my medications. I maybe have one glass of wine about 2-3 times a year. But when I do, I will not take my meds within 6 hours on either side of that glass of wine.

It's just not worth it to me. I can have a great time out with friends or family and be drinking water. It's about the experience and joy with them and not the alcohol itself.

I would just really caution you as you are on three pretty potent medications that it could literally cause respiratory issues or even overdose symptoms.
Posted 1/11/2013 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Try drinking your drinks virgin. No one will know they're virgin if it bothers you for them to know.
Posted 1/11/2013 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
Great suggestion Joy!
Posted 1/11/2013 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
thanks for the advice...virgin drinks it is!! alcohol is just not worth the stress and possible side affects.
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