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Citalopram 20mg and alcohol
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
LIGHT TO MODERATE: Both work on similar chemicals in the brain , which means depression symptoms may increase but occasional drink from light to moderate can be consumed... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Donald Gieckanswered
Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
Interaction effects: Use of alcohol while on citalopram is strongly discouraged. Several important effects to know about: short-term there is a risk of increased drowsines... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Erica Bialanswered
Specializes in Pain Management
Nope: This mix carries an increased risk of sedation and seizures.
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Dr. Jared Adamsanswered
13 years experience
No: Alcohol alters the metabolism of many drugs. It is best to abstain from alcohol while on these drugs.
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Dr. Robert Kentanswered
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine 14 years experience
Not recommended: You should not drink alcohol with either of these medications. Discuss with your physician to be clear, but i would recommend not drinking and signifi... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Alcohol/Celexa: Not good idea to drink alcohol on any medications.
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A 54-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Milleranswered
Addiction Medicine 48 years experience
Be Careful: Even moderate alcohol use can be associated with depression. Although there is no contraindication to an occasional drink, i would advise to be very ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jason Campbellanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Additive Effects: The general consensus among medical professionals would be to avoid such a combination of alcohol and ssris such as citalopram (celexa). A drug inter... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leslie Howellanswered
psychiatry 22 years experience
Yes: The combination can cause you to feel a little depressed for a few reasons. Celexa (citalopram) and alcohol both are metabolized in the liver. This w... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Aaron Amentanswered
60 years experience
HOW MUCH?: They will be additive regarding sedation. That's not a good idea for driving, gutter cleaning, tree trimming and other things where you don't want to ... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Not a good idea but: Drinking alcohol while taking Celexa (citalopram) can increase the side effects of Celexa (citalopram) and vice versa.But if you drink, drink only sma... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Moranvilleanswered
Psychiatry 38 years experience
No, but: technically no, but I usually recommend no more than 2 drinks at a time and no more than twice a week since I know that many of my patients will drink... Read More
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