I have been on Zoloft for 4 weeks-I just recently was able to get up to 50 mg of Zoloft. I am going to the beach this weekend and just want to be able to enjoy myself with my friends and family. I am not a big drinker, but I would like to be able to have a couple of beers/or wine each night-is that OK? Will it have a negative effect or cause side effects to come back? I also take Klonopin to sleep at night-I suppose if I can drink it would be safe to say to not take the klonopin at night?
Can I drink alcohol on Zoloft?
Question posted by KT1975 on 4 March 2013
Last updated on 1 February 2019 by AmandaB26
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5 Answers
AmandaB26
1 Feb 2019
My doctor said to wait 10 hrs after my k-pin dose to drink even one glass of wine. I know pretty much no one follows this rule, and is perfectly fine. Just understand that there is an extremely rare chance of respiratory failure, and then make whatever decision you feel is best. :)
kaismama
5 March 2013
Is a crying shame that people don't think they can have fun without drinking. Alcohol and anti depressants don't mix.
KT1975
5 March 2013
I don't drink much so I'm not going to let this comment bother me, but I do like to sit out on the beach with a beer or have a glass of wine at dinner with friends-I don't see what is wrong with that. I was asking this question though to be safe and make sure I wouldn't hurt myself, please don't judge.
Inactive
6 March 2013
KT1975, you are right, don't judge. It's no more than taking a pain pill, etc. Pills are just more hidden. I know someone who seems drunk most of the time and it's because of medication. But, they think that is ok. Their doctor gives it to them. Doctors are not wrong. It's how the person takes them.
KT1975
6 March 2013
Thank you bhouse. I am new to taking antidepressants and I just want to make sure I do everything safely and correctly-that is why I asked the question. I don't plan to go out and overdrink, I just want to feel like my old self-something I haven't felt in months. I just want to be able to have a drink with my friends and family and relax, another thing I haven't done in months. I am glad to know there are people like you out there that have taken antidepressants for awhile and have that occasional drink and you are just fine.
Mase77
21 July 2015
The short answer in No. Don't drink alcohol while on Zoloft. However, everyone is different. Personally I can tolerate a few drinks every now & then with no problems. I'm on 100 mg of Zoloft. I have found that If I over do it and drink too much I tend to have very erratic behavior and I feel very bad the next day. So I don't overdo it anymore. The only way you will know for sure is to try having a drink. See how you feel. If you seem fine you probably can have another one or two and be just fine. But don't push it any further. No need to get drunk. Just try to enjoy yourself. Good Luck !
Inactive
5 March 2013
I have always had my drinks at special occasions and I have been on all kinds of depression meds. I am now on Zoloft. Maybe, I may be wrong, but, I don't think a couple drinks will hurt anything. I take my zoloft in the mornings. I do take ambien at night. but, only if i have not have any alcohol in a few hours. Never on top of each other. Do not combine them at the same time. Enjoy your beach week end. I think even if it's one drink, it's only natural at the beach. Moderation in all things. I am not preaching. I just know how it is to want to have fun and be careful. I, have also, in the past over drank. I have learned alot from my past. God bless.
KT1975
5 March 2013
Thank you!
happybrandee
5 March 2013
I wouldn't drink while on Zoloft! I used to take it, and it says on the label , in the patient information that comes with the prescription, and my doctor and Pharmacist both warned me not to drink ANY alcohol with Zoloft! But , if you really feel the need to have a few beers or wine while on your vacation, you can always call your doctor and ask if it is ok. It doesn't hurt to ask! The worst that your doctor can do is tell you no! I would advise the same thing with the Klonopin... I am not a nurse or a pharmacist or anything, I am just a fellow patient, but if it were me, I would ask the doctor first. :)
Have fun at the Beach!! :)
Take care!!
~~happybrandee~~
KT1975
5 March 2013
Thanks! I'm looking forward to the beach-I haven't had a vacation in I don't know how long and after what I've been through in the past few months, I really hope to relax-another thing I haven't done in a long time!
Inactive
4 March 2013
Hello KT1975. No. I would not take any alcohol. Either the Klonopin or Zoloft can have serious results. Both drugs can interact negatively to the say the least. Unless your perscribing physician advises otherwise, no mixing is my recommendation. regards pledge
KT1975
5 March 2013
Thanks! Thats what I figured, but just wanted to check.
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