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One such medication is escitalopram, or Lexapro
February 15, 2023
Generally doctors recommend that it's best to avoid combining Lexapro and other antidepressants with alcohol
Experts, including the FDA, caution against drinking alcohol while taking citalopram (Celexa)
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Escitalopram drug interactions
This can impair your ability to drive or do other tasks that require focus and attention
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This is because alcohol can also cause these side effects
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However, when Lexapro is combined with alcohol, which is also linked with liver damage, the risk is more significant
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11 It is used to restore serotonergic function in the treatment of depression and anxiety
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It comes as tablets and liquid drops that you put in a drink
If you want to drink while taking Lexapro, talk to your healthcare provider
For older patients (ages 65 and older): The recommended starting dose of
If anything you'll be able to drink more than usual
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You can find detailed information about this drug in the official Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)
It is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Lexapro or other SSRIs
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You can take escitalopram at any time of day, as long as you stick to the same time every day
The next day is even worse when my old anxiety and scary thoughts and feelings come back
Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking escitalopram