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A 41-year-old female asked:

I take atenelol 25mg 2x a day and citalopram hbr10mg 1x a day. can i have a little scotch or is red wine safer?

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Dr. Jeffrey Juchauanswered

Family Medicine 35 years experience

Alcohol in: moderation is okay with these medications. I think either one is okay.

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