Can I Drink Alcohol While Taking Venlafaxine?

From personal experience drinking socially while on Venlafaxine, I haven't experienced any side effects and agree that you'll be fine with the occasional drink or two. Be safe and sensible and have fun 🍻

I've been told venlafaxine basically just increases the negative side effects of drinking, like dizziness, but isn't dangerous. It seems like it's totally okay to have small amounts as long as you're careful, listen to your body, and have safe people around (which I would argue is good advice for anyone drinking). You're probably fine.

I'm sure you will be completely fine 🙂

I'm on effexor and drink relatively frequently (~1 drink a day, although I'm trying to drink less) and it hasn't killed me yet. I think effexor just decreases the speed at which your body metabolizes alcohol, so you need to be more careful drinking, as it will take fewer drinks to get your BAC to dangerous levels. But one or two drinks at a time should be fine

No, do not drink and take Venlafaxine. It's an antidepressant and anxiety medicine.