Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can Alcohol Consumption Cause Migraine?
Question: Every once and while a get lightheaded and have to lay down. It randomly has hapened since my teenage years I have had a physical and all kinds of test and the doctor doesnt find anything. Have been on zoloft once 7 years ago and have been on 100 mg since april. Yesterday I ate lunch at resturant and had wine. Alcohol doesnt usually affect me. Also had chocolate for dessert. About 2 hrs later. My hearing became muffled and it came back and I was then so light headed i had to lay down and still felt off last night. I had a migraine yesterday afternoon too. Could the migraine alcohol and zoloft caused the problems even though it was 2 hrs after drinking wine??
Brief Answer:
Migraine and alcohol combination most likely factor
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
At times it may be difficult to exactly pinpoint the cause of such symptoms in particular when there already is a history of episodes of lightheadedness in the past. Migraine is often associated with episodes of neurological symptoms most commonly visual ones, but can also take other forms like hearing phenomena. It is also know for alcohol to trigger migraine attacks and exacerbate them.
So in the setting of the association of migraine and alcohol I would say they are most likely responsible for the manifestations. As for Zoloft I do not think it was directly responsible, although as a drug which also acts on central nervous system it may have facilitated it by making you more prone to dizziness.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Migraine and alcohol combination most likely factor
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
At times it may be difficult to exactly pinpoint the cause of such symptoms in particular when there already is a history of episodes of lightheadedness in the past. Migraine is often associated with episodes of neurological symptoms most commonly visual ones, but can also take other forms like hearing phenomena. It is also know for alcohol to trigger migraine attacks and exacerbate them.
So in the setting of the association of migraine and alcohol I would say they are most likely responsible for the manifestations. As for Zoloft I do not think it was directly responsible, although as a drug which also acts on central nervous system it may have facilitated it by making you more prone to dizziness.
I remain at your disposal for further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Read below
Detailed Answer:
I imagine that anxiety was an issue you had to contend with, Zoloft apart from depression is also commonly used for anxiety. As I said Zoloft acts on central nervous system and alcohol as well. So the combination of antidepressants and alcohol is not recommended as the possibility of negative effects like lightheadedness or dizziness is increased by their combination. In the setting of migraine that is even more likely.
I hope to have been of help.
Read below
Detailed Answer:
I imagine that anxiety was an issue you had to contend with, Zoloft apart from depression is also commonly used for anxiety. As I said Zoloft acts on central nervous system and alcohol as well. So the combination of antidepressants and alcohol is not recommended as the possibility of negative effects like lightheadedness or dizziness is increased by their combination. In the setting of migraine that is even more likely.
I hope to have been of help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your insight and response.
Brief Answer:
You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
I hope you'll have no further symptoms.
You're welcome.
Detailed Answer:
I hope you'll have no further symptoms.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
