I just got on pristiq a month ago. The first two weeks drank every night, and smoked pot every day. Week three daily weed only and week four except I drank twice. Finishing week four with the total realization I'm an alcoholic, and addict, and today is my first day sober.
I thought the SNRI would make drinking better like it used to be years ago, and it was the first week. The second week I couldn't do much the day after drinking, and started feeling guilty for not taking the opportunity to get sober with the medication kicking in. Week three I realized I had a problem and didn't drink but smoked weed nightly. Week four realized I need meetings and help with both drinking and marijuana. Started utilizing this site.
I'm glad your doing ok. I've been hospitalized twice in the past 10 years due to meds and drinking in my life. Thanks for the reminder. Your not alone. It's very painful to go through.