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Should i drink alcohol while taking medication that has rare liver side effects?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lamictal: I would not recommend alcohol with any prescribed medications.

Dr Greer agreed

Answered 7/18/2012

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