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I was just wondering if anyone has drank with this med and were there any side effects? I've been on lexapro 10 mg for a month and am feeling great but I am petrified to even attempt to drink alcohol, but would like to try. So if anyone could help that would be great.

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I had a similar experience. I take lexapro and whenever I drink, I vomit. Even if I don't drink that much, I will be totally "with it" mentally and not feel drunk, but I will be really nauseous and vomit...it sucks. :(

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I have been on 20mg Lexapro for 3 months now. I was not drinking at first but have been regularly for the last month. I seem to think the Lexapro reduces the effects of alcohol and I can keep drinking all night and into the early hours of the morning and I never get tired or anxious from the alcohol. I am a 28 year old male.

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I've been on lexapro for about 6 months. I've drunk a few beers a couple nights a week and 10-12 every 3 to 4 weeks or so with no problem at all, until last week. I drank 10 beers, well below my maximum tolerance ( not that I'm proud of that) and I black out the last 3-4 hours of the night. My wife and friends said that I got extremely angry and was telling people extremely horrible things and wanting to fight. I'm a happy drinker. My friends said I have never done anything like that in the 20 years we've been drinking together. They said that person wasn't me. This isn't to scare anyone, but to inform. I don't necessarily think that if you drink several times and you are fine that you will be o.k. Every time you drink. Please be careful. I would stick with a couple drinks max.

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I was nervous to start taking this drug as well. I am writing here only to tell you have nothing to worry about. Take the med you doctor prescribed. You will feel so much better in a month and have the life back that you once knew.

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I started taking this medication about 4 month ago. I'm a college student that goes out quite often. The first time I drank on this medication it was a complete blackout and many bruises from falling down stairs. I continue to completely black out every time i have 3+ drinks. My actions are somewhat normal, but the memory of everything is nonexistent. I also nod out/fall asleep while drunk on this out of the blue.

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Ive been on Lexapro 10mg for 3 weeks now. In the beginning I could not stop yawning, my pupils were big, I had insomnia and diarrhea after eating anything and I was thirsty at alllll times. I drank during this adjustment period and literally pissed myself and couldn't remember half the night (thank god I was basically already home- so no one saw this happen :-x)... after 2 weeks my side effects tapered off. I went out drinking last night (2 glasses of wine, 2 beers, 2 vodka with sprite and I am only 125 pounds). The only thing I noticed is that my memory of last night is not nearly as clear as it normally would be. Also some of the side effects came back in the morning like diarrhea and yawning. I think its fine to drink on it but wait until after your body has adjusted to it first.

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I am very sensitive to medications. Hence, I had to start with liquid Lexapro and draw up .1mg in an insulin syringe, then build up to 10mg. Presently, after 9 years, I am gradually cutting back because of numbness and tingling on my left side, a symptom I had when I first started. If you feel too strange, cut the dose down. It has also made me hyper, which is why I'm cutting back.
Please do not be afraid. Simply be observant.

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I drink on Lexapro and have had no problems. A friend, who drinks quite a bit, however, has blackouts. I'm not a doctor, but I'd say try a glass of wine or beer at home and see how it affects you. Please don't drive or be out somewhere. Be in a safe place.

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I just started taking Lexapro about a week and half ago and have drank alcohol twice during that time. The first time I blacked out and don't recall how I made it home. Second time was similar; it was hard to recall certain parts of the evening. I'm sure it boils down to each individuals physiology, but don't think it's going to be an option for me.

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I've been 20 my for 3 months, next month for the 1st 2 weeks is my last down to 10mg. I drank atleast a cup a day, and on the weekends a little more. So it depends on you, your body.

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This for me is not true. I've been 20 my for 3 months, next month for the 1st 2 weeks is my last down to 10mg. I drank atleast a cup a day, and on the weekends a little more. So it depends on you, your body.

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I was put on this medication because I was honest with my doctor and requested a medication that I could drink with and not have major health issues. He said it was fine and little to no health hazards if I drank lightly. I recently turned 21 and enjoy drinking but 3 months later I have a beer maybe two and don't feel the need to party like I used to.

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I guess I'm a total anomaly. I've been on Lexapro for 9 years. I drink wine every day, and have had no problems. If I drink too much wine, the wine itself is a problem. Too much fear in so many of the replies. Know yourself and use your own judgement.

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Sober one,
Hey blackout!!! No more drinking please. Bad things are only to follow

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This is sober one. Forgot to mention my dosage of lexapro is 7.5 mg

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I have been taking lexapro for a year. I have drank while taking the med. nothing happen until I drank close to a bottle. I COMLETELY BLACKED OUT.. Which meant I could not remember anything I did while awake for about 4hours or more. It was like sleep walking and doing activities but not remembering none of it. My friends told me everything that happened and I didnot recall none of it. I was totally devistated.

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You will be tired starting out on this med for a few weeks. I was and quit, than started and quit. Finally started and stayed on it. I am up to 15 MG I still get anxious but than take a clonazapame and feel fine. I too social drink beer. I know I feel the effects much faster and loose my balance, I even get black outs. I have been falling and hurt myself. So I will start drinking Miller 64 and not often. I guess we are not suppose to drink, but I still want a few on weekends. And warm summer nights, and camping etc......

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Pico, You will probably experience dizziness, yawning and insomnia. This will subside in a few weeks. You should feel great after that. I nearly stopped taking it due to the side effects but I'm glad I didn't.

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I'm getting ready to start taking 10mg lexapro tonight. I'm very nervous. I don't like taking Advil for a headache... I read a lot of the posts to this blog and hope it will help me should I experience some side effects mentioned. I really hope thus medication works not only for me but my family.

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Your wife m ay be bipolar. Bipolars usually have a long period of depression prior to their first "mania". I had the same thing happen to me. They wake up and blame their unhappiness on you!

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