GF Strong Rehab Centre

ANTIPSYCHOTICS

(Mellaril, Haldol, Stelazine, Navane, Trilafon, Loxitane, Thorazine, Prolixin, etc.)

• Decreases amount of medication due to increased urination
• Increases sedating effects of alcohol
• Increases the effects of the medication
• Decreases muscle coordination & judgment
• Decreases blood pressure - maybe serious to fatal!

ANTI-DEPRESSANTS

(Elavil, Sinequan, Amitriptyline, Desyrel, Norpramin, Tofranil, Triavil, etc.)

• Increases symptoms of depression
• Increases withdrawal symptoms from alcohol (anxiety, shakiness, etc.)
• Decreases body temperature
• Decreases muscle coordination and judgment
• Increases CNS depression - may be fatal!

LITHIUM

(Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Citrate, Lithobid)

• Decreases amount of Lithium in the blood - early symptoms that can start to happen after only 2-3 beer
• If dehydration begins, Lithium toxicity (poisoning) may occur - can be fatal!

MINOR TRANQUILIZERS

(Ativan, Centrax, Diazepam, Librium, Valium, Vistaril, Tranxene, Xanax, etc)

• Increases sedating/depressive effects
• Cross tolerance with alcohol (increases possibility of addiction)
• Possible serious fall in blood pressure - can be fatal!

SIDE-EFFECT MEDS

(Artane, Cogentine)

• Increases "dryness" and hallucinations
• Increases mental illness symptoms

BARBITUATES (Downers)

(Amytal, Butisol, Nebutal, Phenobarbitual, Seconal ("Red"))

QUAALUDES ("Mickey Finn")

• Nausea (vomiting)
• Slows breathing & heart rate - can be fatal!
• Cross tolerance with alcohol (increases possibility of addiction)
• Increases possibility of having a seizure