Antidepressants and alcohol: What’s the concern?

It could also be higher in people who already had liver problems before starting Cymbalta. For example, liver failure is a rare but serious side effect of Cymbalta. Heavy alcohol use may increase the risk of liver failure. The liver damage that develops from this side effect doesn’t go away once a person stops taking […]

Stages of Alcoholism Signs, Symptoms, Treatment

Who’s at Risk for Alcoholism? The affects can range from dementia and intellectual functioning to debilitating conditions that require long-term care, even if a person has been sober for a period of time. Heavy alcohol consumption has been linked to more than 60 different diseases. Once stabilized, the goal is to transition from detox, to […]

Fluoxetine Oral Capsule: Side Effects, How to Take, and More

For example, it is crucial to educate patients that they should not combine the drug with alcohol or other antidepressants. The patient should have regular follow-ups regarding depression and suicidal thoughts. The pharmacist should verify dosing, especially check for drug interactions, given fluoxetine’s extensive list of interactions, and report these to the prescriber if present. […]

Statistics on Substance Abuse & Co-Occurring Disorders

Other Mental Health Issues And of course, if someone is using alcohol to mask the symptoms of PTSD, that means they may go longer without realising they have PTSD, so the root cause of the symptoms goes untreated. Despite the contradictory results, this review suggests that individuals with AUD and comorbid PTSD can safely be […]