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WHAT ARE THE DANGERS OF DRINKING WINE COOLERS WHILE TAKING CONCERTA


Sent to Health Experts July 25, 2007 11:28 a.m.

MY 19 YEAR OLD GRANDAUGHTER IS ON CONCERTA FOR ADHD SHE HAS BEEN DRINKING WINE COOLERS OFF AND ON IN PAST 2 YEARS I JUST FOUND OUT AND SHE INTENDS TO MORE SO ONCE 21 I AM DEEPLY CONCERNED FOR HER AND WISH TO SHOW HER PROOF OF THE DANGERS IN HER ACTIONS-SHE IS ALSO ON LEXAPRO FOR MAJOR DEPRESSION
TRIED SUICIDE 2XS UNDER THERAPY BUT DENIES THINGS

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TALKING TO HER REASONING WITH HER SO SHE THREATENED TO STOP TELLING ME THINGS
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July 25, 2007 11:41 a.m. (12 minutes and 34 seconds later)

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Sent July 25, 2007 11:57 a.m. (15 minutes and 55 seconds later)

THAT ANSWERED ABOUT BUT IF YOU READ AGAIN MY FIRST IMPORTANT CONCERN WAS DRINKING WINE COOLERS WHILE ON CONCERTA
I ONLY MENTIONED LEXARO ALSO I WANT HER TO KNOW THE DANGERS SO SHE STOPS I CANT SHOW HER ONLY MODERATION SHE IS 19 NOT 21
PLEASE CONSIDER ABOUT CONCERTA ADHD AND MAJOR DEPRESSION-SUICIDAL 2XS AND TAKING ALCO HOL SHE WOULD LISTEN TO A NURSE ETC RATHER TAN ME
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July 25, 2007 12:05 p.m. (8 minutes and 54 seconds later)
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There is no specific interaction between Concerta and alcohol, it is a good idea to avoid alcohol until you know how Concerta will affect you. Taking Concerta with alcohol might affect ones ability to drive or operate heavy machinery. Also, it is usually not a good idea to take Concerta if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.

It is also important to note that people with problems with alcohol abuse should probably avoid Concerta. Concerta is a stimulant and can be abused. People who have problems with drug or alcohol abuse may be more likely to abuse Concerta.

There is more of an interaction between Lexapro vs Concerta.

But everyone has a different interaction with alcohol and medication. I would suggest in going to a doctors visit with her, and bring this up to her doctors attention.

Hope this helps

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