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I've been drinking escitalopram for 5 months and never drink a single drop of alcohol but it's a special day and i was wondering if i could drink it?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro/ETOH: If you must, do not drink close to the time of taking the Lexapro (escitalopram) dose, and be sure to let you rdoctor know.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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Ok: Alcohol in moderation is not harmful. Be aware that the medicine might slighlty amplify the effect of alcohol.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 5/16/2015

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