Hi, @annedodrill44 — that is admirable you are looking into this and also considering a restrained option of one drink. I'm guessing other members also may have this question, as many people like to have a glass of wine or other beverage in the evenings.

Here is some Mayo Clinic information on the drug escitalopram (Lexapro) https://mayocl.in/2lkWOk5. This is the significant portion of this article related to your question, "The use of alcohol is not recommended in patients who are taking escitalopram."

I'm also including here an article from Mayo Clinic Housecall, https://mayocl.in/2Ep10Gu, with some information from a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist. The key sentence in this article for your query may be, "If you're at low risk of addiction to alcohol, it may be OK to have an occasional drink, depending on your particular situation, but talk with your doctor."

Ultimately, discussing use of alcohol and escitalopram (Lexapro) with your personal doctor would be a good way to go, as only he or she can speak to your individual case. Did your doctor by chance have any comments on this when prescribing this medication?