It takes up to 13 hours for a 120 pound woman to eliminate the alcohol from one high-alcohol drink. The effects of alcohol on the breastfeeding baby are directly related to the amount the mother consumes. The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs considers alcohol compatible with breastfeeding.
By Shelby D Burns, Mon, September 05, 2011. Common antidepressant drugs like Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro can be effective treatment options for obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD). Patients who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are twice as likely to get relief from their symptoms as those on placebo.
Lexapro (escitalopram) is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Escitalopram affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety. Lexapro is used to treat anxiety in adults. Lexapro is also used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old. Lexapro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.