This is for a novel im writing. For a point in the story, a girl is taking meds and is convinced by friends to go and drink and she has a negative reaction and wakes go the next day remembering nothing.
But Im not a medic so I dont know how realistic this is. What would happen if a person takes meds like anti depresants, and afterna few hours drink alcohol? What would happen to them?
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This question is for a Novel!
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, and it causes exactly what you’re talking about if you take it with alcohol. It’s not an antidepressant but it’s sometimes used for people with depression, at least at first.
Doesn’t seem very realistic for anti-depressant meds to cause what you are describing. Drinking alcohol while on most of the commonly prescribed anti-depressants just makes them less effective and more likely to cause liver damage or trigger epilepsy.
I know people with bi-polar manic depression who stop taking their mood-stabilizer meds because they think they don’t need it anymore, and then they go out and do a ton of crazy stuff while blackout drunk and remember none of it.
https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/brexanolone.html
Brexanolone and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with brexanolone. Moderate Alcohol (Ethanol) brexanolone
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using brexanolone together with ethanol may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with brexanolone. Do not use more than the recommended dose of brexanolone, and avoid driving, operating machinery, or engaging in potentially hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
https://www.drugs.com/mtm/brexanolone.html
What is brexanolone?
Brexanolone is used to treat postpartum depression.
Brexanolone is available only under a special program because it can cause excessive drowsiness or sudden loss of consciousness. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of brexanolone.
Brexanolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
I don’t know about antidepressants but ordinary painkillers (paracetamol) have a risk of triggering unconsciousness when combined with alcohol.
