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Is it ok to drink alcohol on 1 mg risperidol and 10 mg lexapro (escitalopram)? i won't be driving.
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No : You should not drink while you re taking those meds.
Answered 7/11/2016
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Yes: But expect increased sedation and psychomotor impairment.
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