Recently got prescribed 10MG by my doctor because he thinks my anxiety is affecting my hypertension. Been about a month now and it seems like it’s maybe working, my BP is down. So far no side affects, my Doc said it could affect my libido or even give me ED, but so far I can still… uhhh… do the deed just fine. Also no weight gain, if anything I’ve lost a few pounds.
Idk just curious people experiences.
If you don’t mind me asking, do you drink? Cuz I noticed they advise against drinking on the pill bottle but my Doc said that just means excessive binge drinking, and a few beers or some wine is fine. I like a nice beverage now and again but I don’t wanna get messed up.
I have drank daily (low level alcohol use disorder), binge drank, and not drank and never had a problem, but your body might react differently. I also have used cannabis and currently do so pretty much daily. One thing my doctor said was that drinking and cannabis would “interfere” with how the drug is working and lower its efficacy, but we already know drinking isnt great for mental health. So i would hold off if you can, and when there is a special occasion or some other reason you really want to have a beer or a glass of wine give it a try. Stick to 1 drink at first just to be safe.
Yeah thanks. I used to drink a lot more (I actually worked in alcohol production so I go WAY too much free booze), realized it wasn’t helping with the mental health or BP, and so have cut back a lot, but damn do I like a nice brewsky beer. Since starting the meds I’ve had the occasional beer out, but only 2 max and always with food.
Yeah i would keep it at that level. But i think the warning is just standard with any psychiatric medication