Panic Disorders/Attacks/paxil and alcohol use

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Expert: Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist - 7/29/2004


Question
I've been taking paxil cr (12.5mg) for about a month because of
panic disorder.  I haven't drank any alcohol since I've been on
the medicine and I never had any problems with alcohol abuse,
but I do like to drink in moderation.  I was wondering if it is safe
to have a couple drinks while on the paxil.  

Thank you

Answer
This is a question that should be discussed with your doctor You could also ask the pharmacist. There is an interaction between Paxil (Paroxetine) and alcohol, it can increase the dizziness and drowsiness.

If you are interested in a non-drugb treatment of anxiety attacks, please read:

"Beating Anxiety" at our web site.

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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

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I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Experience

Nutritional Psychotherapy of various mood disoders

Organizations
Editor of the Hypoglycemic health Association of Australia

web site;

http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Publications
Author of the book:
"Getting off the Hook", It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in the Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters

Education/Credentials
BA (Psych) Sydney University; Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

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