Cymbalta and alcohol use
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hi. i believe cymbalta, gabapentin and alprazolam carry an alcohol use warning. i know for a fact that mixing booze with alprazolam is dangerous as they are both sedatig drugs which when combined are very potent. is he having problems as a result of this? usually there are negative consequences that need to be apparent before one will consider trying to quit. has he ever been to treatment or aa?
Hepatitis by definition means "inflammation " and yes the use of the above drug was flagged for possible problems.(below). This is a Hepatitis C forum however and taking this drug and/or any other drug will not cause you to have the HCV as it is a blood transmitted virus..
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Will
The FDA and Eli Lilly and Co. have broadened a warning about possible liver problems with Cymbalta, a drug used to treat depression and pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
You should not drink ANY alcohol while taking Effexor. If you can't control your consumption, at the very least, talk to your doctor about holding your dose until the next morning. In my humble opinion, what should REALLY happen here is you being totally honest with your doctor. There is a sound medical reason you should not drink while on this med.
I have recently started on cymbalta for PTSD and anxiety. I took two weeks at 30mg and now have been taking 60mg for almost two weeks although it seems to be helping me mentally I now have numbness in each of my fingers on both hands? Initially, my hands hurt bad and my fingers were swollen and felt like both hands had fallen asleep but couldnt wake up for like three days.
And Paxil gives more people a rough time upon stopping than any other antidepressant other than Effexor (and, ahem, Cymbalta). Your friend should have been tapered off the Paxil, and maybe was, but if not, and even if your friend was, there's a lot going on now possibly, too much for us to say which is which.
While your son may be on a host of meds from the doctor, one thing that a young man will find hard to give up is the bonding and good feelings alcohol and pot can provide. Drinking underage is a bonding experience. The pot subculture is definitely something to bond to.
We may all know that drugs and alcohol are bad, mmm'kay? ;) But let's face it, they make you feel darned good.
First I would give a couple more weeks to clear out your system, why your doing this try eating healthy, get off any alcohol and get some exercise going, its getting fit inside and out, all helps for a good sex life, try reading about Tribulus, its for boosting your libido and could get your ejeculations going again, you could try DHEA as a boost as well but please read about first, and natural things like cayenne, garlic, erection tea and the 5G's just Google them and look for pegym.
Namaste,
mcmcorp45 offers excellent information and advice and it is true that studies have shown that Cymbalta does note alter the reproduction process.
If this is going to be your first child and you are having difficulties, I would consult with a doctor, who may need to refer you to a specialist as mcmcorp45 mentioned. Don't forget to have both parties evaluated for a possible problem.
Anything more than 2 in men and 1 in women and the benefit disappears and in its place a liability emerges and increases as alcohol intake increases. The study regarding cardiac benefit did not single out any particular alcohol though it mentioned that it did not factor in any possible added benefit from red wine.
I should mention that I am not a doctor. I am a patient and I have learned some things as a result of my situation.
I am having some pretty severe side effects from 3 years of Cymbalta use. I was prescribed Cymbalta when I was diagnosed with Poly Myalgia. I do think it took the edge off of severe pain and fatigue.
ANyway, I now have a rash that flairs about 12 hours aftyer each pill, and I have had three kidney infections in the last 4 months related to not emptying my bladder completely. I think it is also from Cymbalta. The side effects peak together.
The revised labels instruct clinicians not to prescribe tramadol to patients who are suicidal or addiction-prone, and to exercise caution in prescribing the medications to patients who use alcohol excessively, suffer from emotional disturbance or depression, or take tranquilizers or antidepressants.
If you are definitely SVR having had your six month test at least and you are not in advanced liver stage an occasional drink isn't going to hurt you most likely. I know my doctor said one a year but.....I hardly ever follow that rule. Not good advice to give but I've been cured for over three years now. Still I wouldn't have wanted to ask my doctor either knowing what he would say.......
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