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I am on 20 mg of lexapro (escitalopram) and i find that when i drink alcohol i get drunk really fast. i also get sick. i had 5 drinks last night and threw up a lot.
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Lexapro (escitalopram) : Any antidepressant and alcohol is bad combo. It's not recommended and could lead to other health problems. Best see your prescribing doc and discuss this
Answered 5/1/2016
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