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Drinking on prozac vs drinking on lexapro (escitalopram). is there a difference?
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No: The food and drug administration instructions recommends that one not use alcohol with antidepressant medication. Discuss this with your doctor.
Answered 2/12/2013
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No: Pharmacologically, the two are very similar. However, alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and so drinking while taking antidepressants make them work harder or not at all. Moderation is key.
Answered 2/13/2013
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