Drinking On Lexapro (Page 6) (Top voted first)

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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Don't do it! I got drunk while on lexipro about a week ago, and I'm still feeling the aftermath of it. It was like a 12 hour long panic attack. My anxiety has drastically increased after that.

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Hello. I have been on lexapro for about 2 months ago. The first month I didn't drink at all, but once I felt like I was stable enough, I eased into it. I think I got a little carried away with being back to my old self so this weekend I drank a little more than I should have a couple nights in a row. Now I am experiencing some anxiety and depression symptoms. How long did this usually last for you before the medicine started to kick in again?

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I am an alcoholic. My hope was to try this medicine to help with my depression and anxiety.
I've taken 10 mil for six weeks now. Got through those crazy side effects. Anxiety lessened the first day...by day 10 I became more positive, making plans and goals. It has been a wonder drug for me.
Still alcoholic....and drinking as much as ever. Can't say if the drunk is worse or not.

All bad when I lose control. Since age 14 I've only had about 100 sober days.

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You need to stop the alcohol. Apparently you are unable to process both the alcohol and Lexapro. Decide which is most important to you. Maybe drink only a little on the weekend. I would not drink as often as you do if it is causing a "weird feeling" in your head. That sounds like it could be a real problem.

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Your wife knows how you are. You need to seek help to stop drinking. You sound like you would like to stay married. Mixing drugs and alcohol is a bad combination. Some can drink occasionally but you do not know what damage you are doing to your body and your marriage. Please seek help.

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I initially ignored the warning label and it took a few times to piece together Lexapro's effect with alcohol. Last night I went out and had a few beers, enough to be somewhat drunk under typical circumstances. But, there were parts of the night I can not remember, which is VERY atypical for me. Also, the hangover was an extremely brutal mix of depression and extreme anxiety. I wished I had researched this sooner. At the very least, I would attempt drinking somewhere safe before you head out. It apparently affects people differently, but I can tell you waking up with parts of night missing is horrifying. Probably best to avoid. Be careful.

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My sister takes 20 mg of escitalopram and when she drinks beer I notice she has excessive blinking anyone ever notice that?

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Hi
I am wondering if taking Lexapro has made you gain weight?

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Honestly everybody is different! Try it with someone you trust and just see how it effects you! I've been on it about a month & started drinking right after getting on it. Before I use to be able to consume a bottle & a half of vodka, now I can drink 1/2 a bottle & not remember anything that happened.

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Maybe this drug is not for you. Maybe try a different one.

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Maybe try another medicine? There are many others you can try.

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I am on escitalopram and have been for 2 weeks. I have drank at least 3 times already only a couple beers at a time but feel no side effect other than a headache. The headaches have come regularly since I have started taking this med anyway. As far as feeling any different it's not really changed my outlook thus far but I'm only on 10mg so idk if that has anything to do with it.

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I take lexapro and drink I have found I am cold hearted and have absolutely no feelings cruel almost anyone else experiencing this

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Just don't do it. I am a bartender so it has been nearly impossible (unfortunately this is our lifestyle) to completely avoid drinking. My condition is significantly worse while drinking alcohol. I am irritable, tired, and not myself. It has had a very negative effect on my relationship, which in turn, has made me more depressed than I was before. It simply is not worth it. Everyone is different, so maybe it will not affect you this way. This is just my experience.

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I have been drinking regularly and taking 20mg of Lexapro for 12 months. Normally I am fine drinking. But 30-40% of the time I black out after a moderate amount of alcohol, say 4-5 glasses of wine over some hours. It is incredibly scary. From this post, this doesnt seem abnormal. If anyone else has this issue please share. I understand that "dont drink" is an option but sometimes you don't do that and it would be helpful to know if others have the same issue.

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This issue has been common for me also. I will black out after a few drinks and act completely out of my normal character. Yelling, picking fights, crying uncontrollably with no reason. I have needed (more than once) for someone to remind me of my previous nights behavior. I understand that people black out when drinking frequently, but again, this is not my typical behavior even after drinking a significant amount without Lexapro.

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I've been on Lexapri for only 3 months. If I drink in moderation I'm ok but if I drink too many days in a row I experience nausea & vomiting.

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Don't take alcohol at all till you are stable on the medicine, usually 60 days. In short alcohol depresses the effectiveness of any antidepressant, and also increases the side effects. If you take your medicine at night, after drinking, it will be much worse. If you normally take your medicine in the morning it may not be as bad. If you must drink, start with one drink and see how it affects you. For me it is terrible, I take my medicine before bed as it makes me sleepy, also I wake up feeling better. Talking alcohol in the evening drags me down for two days. But having a couple of beers on a hot afternoon is ok as it is many hours before my next dose.

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I also pee myself when I drink now that I am on Lexapro. I black our or pass out within 3-4 drinks no matter what I do or how I try to pace myself. The first drink feels great, then afterwards, it just hits you like a ton of bricks and you can't control yourself. My bodily functions such as speaking seem to go first. I notice myself slurring my words way before I feel drunk. It is odd.. I don't like it.. Alcohol has just been such a big part of my social life and it is hard to stop it cold turkey. Of course, peeing on my SO is not exactly fun and has been the main reason I have stopped/slowed down social drinking now.

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I definitely notice disturbance in equilibrium with just 1 drink while using low dose Lexapro

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