Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Should Patients Avoid Alcohol While on Antidepressants?

According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control, more than 10 percent of Americans are on antidepressants. Physicians and pharmacists routinely warn patients taking antidepressants to avoid consuming alcohol. However, many patients are not able to give up drinking completely.

Alcohol abuse is common among patients suffering from depression. They often use alcohol as a tool to self-medicate when they are feeling down. Other people just want to drink socially or occasionally to feel

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