Hi. I'm a 23 year old female. I have been taking bontril for the last month. I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder with psychotic features when I was 15. I have not been to a regular doctor other than 2 months ago and one other time in 2011 due to no health insurance. I have been afraid to advise my dr that prescribed me the bontril about my prior mental health because I do not want to be discontinued on the weight loss program he has me on. Do you think it would be possible that he could give me a medication that would help me with my nerves? Ideally something that would help me when I'm on edge. Or do you think it is not recommended to take medication such as xanax while I'm on a weight loss medication? Also, the last time I took a dose of my bontril was yesterday at 8:00am and have not took one so far today because my husband has an evening planned with his boss and there could possibly be alcoholic beverages and I would like to drink alcohol tonight. I am not someone who drinks regularly. Just on occasion. When I do drink alcohol, I do not drink enough to be considered "drunk". Do you think it is safe? How long does bontril stay in the system? I am 170 pounds, if that helps. Thank you...

There is nothing wrong with not drinking, ask for a ginger ale or 7 up instead. Going to a business party or dinner does not mean drinking, it means the people who drink, will drink, those who do not, don't,

Next tell your doctor everything, do not hold back things from your weight loss doctor.