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I'm on a low does of prozac (fluoxetine) for anxiety am i able to have a few alcoholic drinks what exactly is the issue with the row if there is even one,?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Depressant: Alcohol as a drug is a depressant. It cause depression and anxiety. You already have depression and are taking an anti-depressant. Drinking alcohol when one is trying not to be depressed is foolish. Don't you think? It interferes with your treatment.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2017

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