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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is it ok to drink alcohol on 1 mg risperidol and 10 mg lexapro (escitalopram)? i won't be driving.

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Dr. Carlos Satulovskyanswered

Psychiatry 29 years experience

No : You should not drink while you re taking those meds.

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Dr. Aron Tendleranswered

Psychiatry 20 years experience

Yes: But expect increased sedation and psychomotor impairment.

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Last updated May 20, 2019

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