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I have been taking 20mg of citalopram for 23 days. i will wean off this week. am i safe to drink yage 25 days tim? so long as i am well til then?

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It's all relative: I assume you are taking the citalopram for depression or anxiety. Alcohol will increase absorption of drug if taken at same time, but not after two hours either way. If for depression, alcohol should NOT be consumed, as it is a depressant that will lead to bad decision making.

Answered 3/12/2016

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