I have been taking Zoloft for a year for severe panic attacks. I drink 1.5 bottle of wine a night.?
September 22nd, 2009 | 
Author: I want to stop taking zoloft but fear the panic attacks will return. I was also wondering what the affects of all the alcohol and the zoloft. Thanks.
"The manufacturers of Zoloft do not recommend drinking alcohol while on the medication. Alcohol and Zoloft act upon similar chemicals in the brain, which means that Zoloft could intensify the effects of the alcohol. If a person chooses to drink alcohol while on Zoloft, he or she should only consume light to moderate amounts of alcohol. If you do drink alcohol on Zoloft, do not drink alcoholic beverages at the same time you take your dose of the medication."
Your alcohol consumption is above what is considered moderate. It in itself might contribute to your panic attacks. If you go off of Zoloft, the panic attacks may return. Alcohol is not helpful at keeping away panic. If you can cut back your alcohol to 1/3 the amount (I know that sounds like a lot), and continue on the Zoloft, that might be a much better way to continue.
Certainly, talk with your doctor before trying to taper off of the Zoloft.
Be well.
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Your best bet is to speak with a pharmacist.
I don’t think it’s a good idea to mix alcohol with Zoloft.
Alcohol is a depressant.
Do you have the information sheet about Zoloft? Some pharmacies (maybe all do) give patients an information sheet about Zoloft but since you’ve been on it for a while, you may not have gotten it recently.
You should speak with a pharmacist and your doctor. If you do want to get off Zoloft then you may need to do it gradually and not cold turkey. Please speak with your doctor.
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Your not supposed to drink while taking Zoloft.
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"The manufacturers of Zoloft do not recommend drinking alcohol while on the medication. Alcohol and Zoloft act upon similar chemicals in the brain, which means that Zoloft could intensify the effects of the alcohol. If a person chooses to drink alcohol while on Zoloft, he or she should only consume light to moderate amounts of alcohol. If you do drink alcohol on Zoloft, do not drink alcoholic beverages at the same time you take your dose of the medication."
Your alcohol consumption is above what is considered moderate. It in itself might contribute to your panic attacks. If you go off of Zoloft, the panic attacks may return. Alcohol is not helpful at keeping away panic. If you can cut back your alcohol to 1/3 the amount (I know that sounds like a lot), and continue on the Zoloft, that might be a much better way to continue.
Certainly, talk with your doctor before trying to taper off of the Zoloft.
Be well.
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http://depression.emedtv.com/zoloft/alcohol-and-zoloft.html
I used to have friends who used Zoloft and I don’t wanna seem judgmental because everyones experiences are different but i don’t believe that anti depressants cure you, they tend to make you worse. Your dosage can start from 25mg, to 50 and gradually increase where to a point your body becomes so dependent on it, it’ll have no effects on you anymore. I have tried Zoloft myself for a few months and they made me worse. I tried another anti depressant (can’t remember the name now) and they were great for the first few weeks i was on a high CONSTANTLY to a point where i lost 10kg and i hated it). Anyway I’m very much against anti-depressants because as any drug they damage your internal organs gradually and i would find different ways to manage your anxiety. And as for the Zoloft and alcohol mixture = BIG NO NO!
Good luck
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You shouldnt drink at all with any anti- depressent. I know people do it, but it could cause you to put yourself in a panic state.It can cause meaness.I was n meds. too, and when I drank on top of them I was a total Bi*c#
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that is not good at all. That is very dangerous in fact. Are you drinking to try to stop the attacks? You need to cut down and get a handle on the situation. I took meds for panic attacks, but my body adjusted to them and the attacks got worse. So I read a book called "Don’t Panic", and did the breathing exercises and meditations suggested. Now I do not have them. I suggest you do the same.
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