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What Are The Side Effects Of Mixing Beer With Lexapro And Buspar?
Question: I have drank 10 beers and then took my prescriptions which are 7.5mg of buspar and 20mg of lexapro, I am very nervous that the mixture will cause me to have major medical problems and I am out of the country so I can not get proper medical attention. so I am reaching out and trying to find out if I will be okay, please help! should I be concerned?.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks very much for your question.
You are asking about the effects of mixing 10 beers with Lexapro 20mg and Buspar 7.5mg. This combination is unlikely to cause a major medical problem and very likely does not need immediate medical attention. I would not be concerned at this time and do not think you need immediate help. Combining this much alcohol can amplify the side effects of Lexapro and Buspar, meaning you may feel more tired and even depressed. The most concerning possibility is seizure, but I think the likelihood of this is low with this combination. I would certainly not do this again in the future, but for now, you should be safe.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks very much for your question.
You are asking about the effects of mixing 10 beers with Lexapro 20mg and Buspar 7.5mg. This combination is unlikely to cause a major medical problem and very likely does not need immediate medical attention. I would not be concerned at this time and do not think you need immediate help. Combining this much alcohol can amplify the side effects of Lexapro and Buspar, meaning you may feel more tired and even depressed. The most concerning possibility is seizure, but I think the likelihood of this is low with this combination. I would certainly not do this again in the future, but for now, you should be safe.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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I am on vacation, is there any safe way to be able to drink safely?
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Detailed Answer:
If you are taking an antidepressant to treat depression, then drinking alcohol, a central nervous system depressant, is going to counteract your medication and make you depressed. This will not kill you, and is not dangerous, but it will negatively affect your health. Ultimately the choice is yours about what is more important to you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you are taking an antidepressant to treat depression, then drinking alcohol, a central nervous system depressant, is going to counteract your medication and make you depressed. This will not kill you, and is not dangerous, but it will negatively affect your health. Ultimately the choice is yours about what is more important to you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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