Alcohol and panic attacks?

I didn't have my first major panic attack but a little over a week ago. I haven't had a drink since, as I've been taking meds, but I'm feeling a little better tonight and considering laying off the low dose meds and having a drink (one, maybe two, no more).

I guess what I'm asking is, what does alcohols effects on panic seem to be? Alcohol shouldn't be at all panic inducing, is it?

I've just never had to think about it, it's never made me feel the slightest bit panicked before ... then again I've never had two straight weeks of my life stuck in a cycle of panic attacks so what do I really know? I figured I'd throw the question out there before I find myself a drink in and unable to take any meds.

This feels like a little bit of a trivial thing to ask given the gravity of some peoples questions, but any responses are appreciated.

I could try and assist you more if you have the medication . For me personally when I was on venlafaxine I Probably drank a little heavier than I should of a few times but I was just fine . With that said I am 250 and workout everyday so maybe it's because I am a bigger guy . I will say combining a depressant and alchlol and completely make you do something you wouldn't normally do . But to answer your question more accurately the medication would be helpful

And as far as alcholol effecting panic attack it is different for each person . For some people it makes them very nervous and others don't. For me personally it doesn't effect my anxiety much

Since your med is a benzo it is definitely a good idea not to mix the two . No need to mess with your life like that . Venlafaxine was a SNRI so I was able to mix it and it not be as bad . But I have never had a panic attack with drinking !!

As with most things moderation is key.

Know your limits, and 'A Votre Sante'! ;)

S.C.

I've been on Xanax for a long time and before that klonopin and Ativan... I've always had a drinking problem because of my anxiety and depression.. it took all of that away until the next day my anxiety would be sky high for a day or two sometimes even three days after, so I haven't drank in awhile. It would literally have me a MESS the following day (and still would if I chose to drink)! But as far as being on meds and drinking they say not to because it can make you do things you normally wouldn't do if you were drinking and not on any meds (benzo's or a/d).

Good Luck!

Lacey