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Will I Be Able To Drink Alcohol While Taking Medication For My Anxiety Disorder?

Question: Will I be able to drink alcohol while taking medication for my anxiety disorder?

George Pratt, Ph.D., Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla

Answer: Research shows that appropriate psychotherapy can even be superior to medication -- or medication with psychotherapy, interestingly. I would say the answer -- is it a good idea to drink when you're taking medication? The answer's no. And I would always say check with your physician.

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