Can Alcohol Be Consumed While On Paroxetine?
Taking alcohol with paroxetine is usually discouraged
Detailed Answer:
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I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Paroxetine is a medicine which is classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. By balancing the amount of brain chemicals it is used treat conditions including depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders.
2. Paroxetine might interact with alcohol in beer and caused increased dizziness, impaired judgement and inability to concentrate. Therefore you should not participate in any activity requiring high degree of alertness should you have alcohol after taking paroxetine. Such activities include driving, swimming or operating heavy machinery.
3. Routinely taking alcohol is discouraged in people who are prescribed paroxetine. Taking small quantity of alcohol rarely might be acceptable depending on the dose of paroxetine and your ability maintain your mental alertness and motor skills.
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Dr.Vivek