Can A Small Volume Of Wine Be Consumed While Taking Brintellix?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015

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Mon, 13 Jul 2015 Answered on

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Question : I talked to Dr. Ditah and was put on Brintellix by my family doctor. All is well except for the hot flashes it causes. My next question is it okay to have @ 8oz of wine with dinner?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

8oz is a small volume an you can take with this drug. However, it is advised not to take much volumes of alcohol while on this drug.

Keep me updated and hope the flashes soon abate. If you have more questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar