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Can i drink a few glasses of wine 1-2 on a weekend when taking lexepro? i have a new prescription for this drug 5 mg dosage and haven't started it yet
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It : is not an absolute contraindication but I would limit to 1 glass of wine
Answered 1/17/2021
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Lexapro: I encourage my patients who are taking Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (like Lexapro) to avoid alcohol use. The addition of alcohol on top of Lexapro can increase risk for side effects.
Answered 1/17/2021
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