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writes:I'm hoping that someone can give me some advice here.Can being on a course of anti depressants and drinking alcohol be destructive to someone and cause them to make rash decisions?I would really appreciate some advice on this subject.Thank you.
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reader, rcn +, writes (13 December 2009):
 It depends on the type of depression, severity etc. I'd recommend against combining since alcohol is a depressant, and mixing a depressant with depression, medicated or not, can enhance depressive symptoms. So this is one of those "it depends" questions. I'd recommend asking a medical professional as well, and at the same time recommend against mixing meds. and drinking.
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reader, C. Grant  +, writes (13 December 2009):
 I'm not a doctor, and it sounds like professional medical advice is what you need. But -- from what I've heard, anti-depressants should only be taken when you're abstaining from alcohol. Alcohol is a depressive drug. Anti-depressants don't perform as advertised when you're still drinking. And yes, the combination can lead to rash decisions.
If alcohol is a problem and anti-depressants are indicated, it might be a good idea to add a prescription like Antabuse.
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