New York, NY
A 22-year-old female asked:
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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Dr. Tony Trpkovskianswered
30 years experience
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
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