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I'm on 20mg slow-release Methylphenidate a day (taken in the mornings) and haven't had any alcohol since I started taking meds last fall. And even before that I could count on one hand the times I'd drink alcohol in a year.

But I used to be a big whisk(e)y afficionado and have started to really crave a glass of my favourite single malt scotch.

I asked my doctor if I could drink a little bit of alcohol in the evening every once in a blue moon and he said yes, but I'm still hesitant. Does anyone here have any experience in this regard?

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[–] can@sh.itjust.works 10 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago) (1 children)

It's been a long time since I was on methylphenidate, but I believe I did drink occasionally at the time. I'm on other stims now.

Generally just be careful because you'll feel less drunk than you are. Stay hydrated.

[–] Schorsch@feddit.org 4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

I'm on Elvanse and I just can't get drunk anymore like I used to. I drink less, so that's good.

[–] can@sh.itjust.works 4 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

Had to look it up and I guess I am too. I know it under another name (Vyvanse). I don't drink that much. A beer here and there but rarely drunk. I'm not sure I remember what it was like before.