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Can i drink alcohol while taking depakote. i am taking it to prevent tension headaches. (alcohol does not trigger them). is this combo safe?
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No: Drinking alcohol with any psychotropic drug is not recommended.
Answered 4/23/2016
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Not a good idea: Alcohol is not a good mixer with many drugs. In this case it can seriously increase the risk of side effects and definitely can increase the effects of the drug. The warnings are to not drink and they mean it. If you do -and if you have a bad reaction - you'll have no one to blame but yourself. Want to take the risk? I hope you decide not to. Take care of yourself. You deserve it.
Answered 4/23/2016
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