To read part 1 of this blog post, search Lurasidone.
Here I will be updating my reactions with Lurasidone and alcohol. As some can have a bit and some cannot have any. I decided to document a bit of this and will be updating it throughout a fair bit of time, each time I have a drink and how much.
December 6th 2017: Last time I had alcohol.
December 7th 2017: I started the Lurasidone.
December 24th 2017: I had about approx. half an ounce/1 ounce of tequila rose. I am feeling alright it’s been an hour since I drank. I though have been hydrating quite a bit but I did not plan to get drunk or tipsy, just a toast for the holidays.
December 25th 2017: Midday I ended up in a really bad mood and I had not even half an ounce of tequila rose. Fine with my health and mental Heath.
December 25th 2017: This evening I have been sipping a cooler, not even 1/4 of the can with dinner. I felt fine till later on. I wasn’t feeling well, just so stuffed of food and slight sickness going around... it’s not good. Otherwise I'm good.
January 1st 2018: I had half shot of Malibu and juice. I am in bed already and oh boy do I feel drowsy lol! I feel drunk which isn’t the amount I usually need......hm. I’m a lighter weight today, lighter than I have ever been before lol. Happy new year.
February 3rd 2018: I had half an ounce of Malibu with half an ounce of mango juice. I also had a full ounce of Tequila Rose. I am feeling buzzed already, due to the interaction with the Lurasidone. I am still taking the medication as prescribed. I am feeling "good" and less upset than I was prior to drinking today. I do though feel my heart race a little bit but that's alright with me. I am feeling a little disoriented but nothing I haven't felt before. I am ready for a nap I think haha.
February 15th 2018: I had half an ounce of Disaronno straight. I feel a bit more calm than I did before. I drank to calm myself down from an angry conversation I had with someone. My chest was pounding and I often get so angry my face burns up like a fever. Upon having the drink, I feel a bit better. I could use a long nap though, instead of living my life. I'm starting to have stomach cramps but it might be because I worked myself up and maybe because I'm hungry.
March 16th 2018: I had quite a bit of alcohol today. I had two jagerbombs and a few shots of other stuff. I don't recall all what or how much but it's more than I had been having since being on the Lurasidone. I was drowning my sorrows so I don't recall. I did end up having really bad heartburn though and I got f-ed up pretty quick. As every time I drink now I find I'm even lighter of a weight.
So I am not going to continue this post forever, I want to wrap it up here and write out my conclusion.
So my experience mixing alcohol with Lurasidone is: in moderation it's fine for me. Always make your own judgement when it comes to alcohol and Lurasidone, depending on your medication and your body. Start off slow and small amounts with alcohol, unless your doctor has said NO alcohol at all. For me though I found it heightened my heartburn and drunkenness. It also makes me more sleepy and makes my heart race. It could be dangerous if not done in a controlled situation or in moderation. So I and yourselves, be careful.
I am no expert as I have said in my part 1 but this is just some personal insight to my experience with the medication. I hope you have taken something from this or at least enjoyed the read. Thank you!
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