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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While On Lexapro?

I was prescribed Lexapro 5mg for depression and anxiety. I took my first dose today, it was mentioned that I should limit alcohol use or not drink at all when using this. If this is the case, how many days should I wait for the drug to be out of my system before I drink if I am going to a social event in 10 days? Some friends and I plan on drinking at a party, and while I do plan to be taking this medication consistently, Id also like to do that without complication. As these medications tend to take a while to build up in our system, should I wait to start taking consistently at all? Should I start taking consistently then stop 3 days before and get back on a day after the party is over? What is your suggested course of action?
Fri, 1 Sep 2017
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Dear user
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Alcohol is pretty bad for health. Even a single drop of alcohol is poison for your body. To avoid dangerous side effects such as drowsiness and liver problems, it's best not to use alcohol while you take Lexapro. Moreover, alcohol can reduce the effect of lexapro as a medicine.

You have been prescribed lexapro for anxiety and depression. You will be taking this drug till you are completely cured of anxiety and depression. This could take months. You should not consume a single drop of alcohol during the period you take lexapro as medicine.

Please understand, you have been given this medicine because your psychiatrist felt, you need those as treatment for your depression and anxiety. Please work with your doctor for a cure.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Is Alcohol Consumption Advisable While On Lexapro?

Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Alcohol is pretty bad for health. Even a single drop of alcohol is poison for your body. To avoid dangerous side effects such as drowsiness and liver problems, it s best not to use alcohol while you take Lexapro. Moreover, alcohol can reduce the effect of lexapro as a medicine. You have been prescribed lexapro for anxiety and depression. You will be taking this drug till you are completely cured of anxiety and depression. This could take months. You should not consume a single drop of alcohol during the period you take lexapro as medicine. Please understand, you have been given this medicine because your psychiatrist felt, you need those as treatment for your depression and anxiety. Please work with your doctor for a cure. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.