I would not recommend mixing them. Look here: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressants-and-alcohol/faq-20058231

Bossy, drugs.com is a great resource for the kinds of questions you're asking. The questions it doesn't answer for you, you can get by calling any Pharmacist.

The concern I'd have is what if I did't talk to her and something were to happen that could have been prevented? I think it's more about your approach than anything else as to how she'll receive it. I probably wouldn't send an article, I would instead educate myself about it and then have a heart to heart. Let her know you love her, you're not judging but you saw what happened and are concerned because.....

I don't think Neurontin is an anti-depressant but I could be wrong. I take an all at once dose before bedtime (as prescribed by my sleep doc) to calm leg twitches of RLS.

While I drink only a few times a week (and often less), I do find there's an interaction with alcohol if I've had any within 3 hours before bedtime. What it is, is that the Neurontin doesn't work as well and I might be awoken in the middle of the night. Beyond that, nothing. Maybe that's why the tremors were visible? With pain pills, alcohol is for sure a bad idea.

3 oz of spirits isn't much but maybe the person doesn't handle or metabolize alcohol well. That's true of many. Was she drinking on an empty stomach or maybe drinking before this get-together?

@Joann, that link you provided is short and and sweet but lukki has a point about a heart to heart being more effective. @Elmer, I didn't think 3 oz was too much but I know very little about this person's habits, I was stunned when I saw the pill case the SO was carrying. BTW, this SO insinuated person gets cranky w/o meds so they keep up with dispensing quite religiously, else they're the object of meanness and crankiness. Some might say very selfish, others might say, whatever it takes to shield oneself from crankiness. I knew nothing about meds and not sure how much info I'm entitled to know. Hopefully, I am overreacting.

you are right.....I will keep my mouth zipped. I have confided in another relative about my concerns so at least I have voiced them. If it gets more serious, there will be others that will notice and take action. thanks, all for the good input.

Actually I would say it's better to overreact than to not react at all and I think your intuition is telling you there is a problem. He/she may be an adult and entitled to their own medical privacy but based on what's taking place, it sounds like maybe some intervention may be needed. Is there a chance it may be better to make the parents aware and let them intervene?

IMO, the things you say that this person is being medicated for ie anxiety, back pain and insomnia and what happens if a dose is missed are a bigger concern. Often times some of the drugs I see prescribed for those symptoms can be addictive and would require much more caution in regards to drinking and dosage than the anti depressent would.

ETA:. I'm not claiming to know what's being prescribed but I'm in charts all day long and see the trends.. Since I have a family member. prescribed some of those same medications, I've educated myself about it and am just saying there seems to be some red flags.

Bossy, just Google "Neurontin" and you will get answers to all your questions. I do this each time DH is prescribed a new drug or one is changed. That info is included with each prescription, but I still look it up for additional info.

Neurontin (gabapentin) is usually given for nerve pain, but is also an anti-convulsive. IMO, no one should drink alcohol while taking any prescription medicine, although it may be safe to do so with some.

The person would be well aware that they are not supposed to drink while taking any medications if it was contraindicated. It is likely on the bottle, an insert in the box, and would have been explained by the prescriber of said meds. And if they have a pharmacist like mine, he would have said a few words as well upon filling.

IMO you can mention it any way you want, it won't be welcome nor new information LOL.

I also want to note that many people with pain or mental illness of any type often "self medicate" with alcohol. It could also be that the person does not drink on a regular basis and decided to have one on that occasion.

Unless I was close to the person or really thought they had no idea, I would not mention it to them.

Dances.

"no one should drink alcohol while taking any prescription medicine"

Both my doc and the pharmacist said there was no problem or interaction with Neurontin or the statin I take. Are you saying you ask for expert advice but then discount it? Or worse yet, don't ask for it?

I don't know where the requirement comes from (federal, state, the store's internal policy, or whatever) but at the national chain drugstore I use, a discussion with the pharmacist is REQUIRED for any new prescription, and the customer has to sign if choosing to waive that step.

Alcohol and pain pills or other such bad boys - of course that can be a deadly combo and the warnings are usually numerous and hard to miss.

It's not overstepping to express love and compassionate concern but leave the medical lecture out of it. ' hey, I noticed you weren't yourself by the end of the party and SO mentioned some new meds- you doing ok? Anything I can help with? I'm always here if you need anything, even just an ear to listen. I love you!'

Non judgemental, open ended, supportive, compassionate