Question 1

can i have a daily glass of wine while on lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If no liver disease, then one normal sized glass of wine should be ok.

Question 2

is the contraindication btwn alcohol and lexapro (escitalopram) a physical one or psychological? if taking lexapro (escitalopram) for ocd what is the exact harm in 1 glass of wine?

Accepted Answer

SSRI &amp; Etoh - No Go: See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressants-and-alcohol/faq-20058231.  May ^ sedation, ^ drowsiness, v coordination, v judgment &amp; counteract effectiveness of SSRI to treat depression and anxiety.

Question 3

wondering if i can ever drink while talking lexapro (escitalopram)? would like to eventually have a glass of wine or a beer. i've heard some people drink while on it

Accepted Answer

Firstly you're 19: and you live in the US, so it's not legal for you to drink, and not ethical for me to advise you about its safety. Secondly, alcohol is a depressant drug, and you have depression. While there is no evidence, in adults, that an occasional drink is harmful regarding either depression or treatment with antidepressants, regular drinking and heavy drinking (more than 3 per occasion) is clearly harmful.

Question 4

stopped taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg 4 days ago after taking it only 3 days.  dr switched me to 5-htp.  can i have 1 glass of red wine tonight or need to wait?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 1 glass of red wine should be safe

Question 5

is it ok to have one standard glass of red wine on special occasions while taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg for ocd? no other meds or health problems

Accepted Answer

Its OK to have: a special glass of wine for special occasions but I would reserve the use of a standard glass of wine for standard occasions.  Do not drink and drive. Thank you for trusting Health Tap.

Question 6

i take a baby chewable aspirin 81mg daily, is it ok to have a glass of wine occasionally?

Accepted Answer

: I would not suggest taking them together but I doubt an occasional glass of wine would create a problem if you do this.

Question 7

taking 500mg flagyl 2x daily. will finish last pill at 6 pm tonight. birthday is tomorrow. can i have a glass of wine at supper?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: Drinking a glass of wine 24 hours after your last dose of Flagyl should be fine as long as you do not have severe kidney or liver disease which would delay your metabolism of that drug.

Question 8

i have been sick with mono for around a week. can i have 1 beer or 1 glass of wine daily or every other day while sick? i'm a 135 pound male.

Accepted Answer

Avoid few months.: People should avoid alcohol while they have mono. That's because mono and alcohol can each affect a person's liver. The two together could cause liver damage.

Question 9

i take 10mg of buspirone daily for situational anxiety. is it ok to have a small glass of wine or a beer once every 1-2 months?

Accepted Answer

Other viewpoints?: I'm not an expert on this. I'd think such a wee amount would not cause a great problem. As you seem to know it is generally not advised to drink any alcohol with this drug. If you can control your intake to this level - i expect you'll be fine. I also wonder if you might question the need for such a powerful medication. Think about psychotherapy as an alternative with tapering off the drug. Best.

Question 10

taking 5 mg oxybutynin er daily. can i have a beer or glass of wine?

Accepted Answer

Oxybutinin  is: used for bladder problems.  One glass of beer or wine should be  taken a few hours apart  and in moderation

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Is the contraindication btwn alcohol and lexapro (escitalopram) a physical one or psychological? if taking lexapro (escitalopram) for ocd what is the exact harm in 1 glass of wine?

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Wondering if i can ever drink while talking lexapro (escitalopram)? would like to eventually have a glass of wine or a beer. i've heard some people drink while on it

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Stopped taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg 4 days ago after taking it only 3 days. dr switched me to 5-htp. can i have 1 glass of red wine tonight or need to wait?

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Is it ok to have one standard glass of red wine on special occasions while taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg for ocd? no other meds or health problems

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I take a baby chewable aspirin 81mg daily, is it ok to have a glass of wine occasionally?

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Taking 500mg flagyl 2x daily. will finish last pill at 6 pm tonight. birthday is tomorrow. can i have a glass of wine at supper?

A member asked:

I have been sick with mono for around a week. can i have 1 beer or 1 glass of wine daily or every other day while sick? i'm a 135 pound male.

A member asked:

I take 10mg of buspirone daily for situational anxiety. is it ok to have a small glass of wine or a beer once every 1-2 months?

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Taking 5 mg oxybutynin er daily. can i have a beer or glass of wine?

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