# Nortriptyline and Alcohol
**URL:** https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575
**Category:** Antidepressants
**Tags:** nortriptyline
**Created:** [June 13, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575 "2018-06-13T21:03:45Z")
**Posts on this page:** 8
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### Author:  [@DizzyD](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyD)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/1 "2018-06-13T21:03:45Z")
Hi guys, I’m about to start 10MG Nortriptyline a day, I’ve been on 240mg propranolol - which I assume I’ll be tapered off slowly based on results. I’ve been able to drink alcohol whilst on propranolol, but am aware that Norti comes with a stronger warning. Can anyone advise if I’m ok to drink once my body has adapted to the new drug ? I’m a social drinker and tend to go out 2-3 times a month (consuming 4-6 spirit drinks) I don’t drink during weekdays or with meals. Am i putting myself at risk by drinking more than 1-2 drinks on any given night ? I realise that I’ll feel like crap the next day, but I can deal with that now and then. Just want to hear from folks who have found a happy medium between taking the drug and enjoying alcohol, to be sure that I’m not putting my overall health (or recovery from MAV) at risk. Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Hammet89](https://mvertigo.org/u/Hammet89)
#### Post date: [June 13, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/2 "2018-06-13T21:26:29Z")
I do enjoy a few cocktails here and there, and I’m on 50 mg of ami, sister drug to nort basically, I find my alcohol tolerance is lower, between the drug and the condition, but besides that and a slightly shittier morning than usual I haven’t seen too much adverse affects, obviously I’d be careful with driving and what not if nort has the same sedating affect as ami
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### Author:  [@DizzyD](https://mvertigo.org/u/DizzyD)
#### Post date: [June 14, 2018, 5:09pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/3 "2018-06-14T17:09:40Z")
Thanks, that’s reassuring to know. What’s the main difference between the 2 drugs ?
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### Author:  [@BHMaloney](https://mvertigo.org/u/BHMaloney)
#### Post date: [June 14, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/4 "2018-06-14T20:07:33Z")
I’m currently on 20mg of Nori - the biggest side effect for me has been increased heart rate. Alcohol further increases my heart rate, so I try not to drink too much if I can.
I don’t think it’s the Nori you should be worried about, it’s the alcohol itself. My neuro recommended absolute max 1 maybe 2 drinks per week. If you’re drinking that many drinks on any given night you’re most likely prolonging your suffering with MAV
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### Author:  [@sarbear](https://mvertigo.org/u/sarbear)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/5 "2023-07-21T17:10:45Z")
Picking this subject back up if that’s ok? Can anyone else shed light on how they have found drinking alcohol whilst taking nortriptyline? I’m starting 10mg and whilst I don’t want to drink at the moment, I am sure I’ll fancy a glass of wine in the future.
Thanks x
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### Author:  [@mchandl4](https://mvertigo.org/u/mchandl4)
#### Post date: [July 21, 2023, 10:14pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/6 "2023-07-21T22:14:53Z")
I am on 50mg of Nortriptyline. I have found that I am able to drink socially but my tolerance is lower than before. I am not sure if it is the Nortriptyline or the VM but my limit is 2-3 drinks now….if I have any more I feel bad the next day with what feels like a hangover.
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### Author:  [@sarbear](https://mvertigo.org/u/sarbear)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/7 "2023-07-30T14:03:13Z")
Thanks for replying. That’s useful to know 👍🏼
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### Author:  [@turnitaround](https://mvertigo.org/u/turnitaround)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://mvertigo.org/t/nortriptyline-and-alcohol/15575/8 "2023-07-30T14:33:59Z")
lol. I think it is neither. That’s just normal. Having more than 2 drinks isn’t particularly healthy in any case.