Can someone taking cymbalta safely also drink alcohol?
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Hello McMormick:
The short answer is, no. Alcohol is a depressant, and will negate an antidepressant's action. You should speak with your psychiatrist about this, since I am sure the insert that you got with your prescription said the the same thing.
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
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