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Is It Safe To Take Alcohol While On Lexapro?

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Posted on Sat, 29 Aug 2015
Question: is it safe to drink beer while taking lexapro
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no

Detailed Answer:
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You are currently taking lexapro and concerned about taking alcohol with the lexapro. I would recommend that you not drink alcohol while on lexapro. The combination may make you more sedated. Also alcohol is a depressant and drinking alcohol when you are depressed will only make the depression worse.

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Is It Safe To Take Alcohol While On Lexapro?

Brief Answer: no Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You are currently taking lexapro and concerned about taking alcohol with the lexapro. I would recommend that you not drink alcohol while on lexapro. The combination may make you more sedated. Also alcohol is a depressant and drinking alcohol when you are depressed will only make the depression worse. I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns