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If i am taking 10 mg escitalopram and 300 mg wellbutrin (bupropion) can i drink occassionally ? like once a month ? can i drink wiskey?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please Don't.: Alcohol and ssri's (escitalopram) are not a good mix.

Answered 3/11/2014

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I havent heard back from my dr. I really need an answer or someone with experience of taking escitalopram 10mg, bupropion 300mg,&hydroxyzine 75mg. When I was on bupropion and hydroxyzine the dr said I could smoke. Can I still with escitalopram?

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Is it possible to reduce withdrawal symptoms of bupropion with another AD (like escitalopram)? I need switch from bupropion to escitalopram.

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I started having more mood swings and my doctor prescribed me escitalopram 10 mg (1xday) today. I havent started yet . Im already taking hydroxyzine 25mg (3xday) and bupropion 150mg (2xa day)? Would I be able to smoke weed as often as a I do now?

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Any major risks with a combo of 300 mg of bupropion, 20 mg of escitalopram and adding 20 mg of omeprazole? risk of serotonin syndrome or seizure?

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What is the risk for occasional alcohol use and taking Wellbutrin 150mg/qd? I rarely drink, perhaps twice a month, but when I do I will probably have two glasses of wine per sitting, sharing half a bottle? No hx of seizures or significant S/E?

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