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Is it ok to have one standard glass of red wine on special occasions while taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg for ocd? no other meds or health problems

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Its OK to have: a special glass of wine for special occasions but I would reserve the use of a standard glass of wine for standard occasions. Do not drink and drive. Thank you for trusting Health Tap.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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