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Are There Any Negative Interactions Between Cipralex And Beer?

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Posted on Wed, 1 Jul 2015
Question: Hello,

I have been taking Cipralex - escitalopram, for 2 years for my anxiety disorder and i feel great.
I haven't had a drink in years, as i know you don't have to mix it with cipralex ( even thou i know people who take it and drink). I was never a drinking person, but one beer when out in a pub was fine.
My question is, dose none alcohol beer have any interaction with cipralex? Is it really alcohol free? Will it be safe?

Thank you :)
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
occasional alcohol with cipralex is ok,beer is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Cipralex does not have significant direct drug interaction with alcohol.Beer in general contains around 5% alcohol. Without alcohol we cannot say it is beer!

In conclusion to take occasional beer and cipralex is safe.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Are There Any Negative Interactions Between Cipralex And Beer?

Brief Answer: occasional alcohol with cipralex is ok,beer is safe Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Cipralex does not have significant direct drug interaction with alcohol.Beer in general contains around 5% alcohol. Without alcohol we cannot say it is beer! In conclusion to take occasional beer and cipralex is safe. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.