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Does Drinking Wine While On Lexapro Cause A Headache?
I had literally a minuscule amt. of wine 2 1\2 T . I take 20 mg. Of Lexapro,100mg of lamictal, 1mg of klonopin,.50mg of risperidone. Of course I understand one is not supposed to take any other altering substance while taking these drugs but could such a small amp. of alcohol give me a headache and make me feel bad? thank you
Mon, 13 Aug 2018
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Dear antidepressants effects are counter act by alcohol lead to drowsiness and headache. It is better to avoid intake of alcohol, which may temporary act as a mood elevator but later may present like depression. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Dear antidepressants effects are counter act by alcohol lead to drowsiness and headache. It is better to avoid intake of alcohol, which may temporary act as a mood elevator but later may present like depression. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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