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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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Hi. I am suffering generalised anxiety and have become an alcoholic. Due to anxiety I am soooooo scared to take lexapro. ........... so scared of any affects. In my situation, I dont want to drink but scared I will. Just out of detox and dealing with a new Psych I have only met once. I would love your advice.
Many thanks

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I am a social drinker. And I have taken this medicine for a few months now. My doctor said it was ok to drink occasionally but not excessively. Unfortunately when I did drink in the past with the med, my suicidal thoughts would become very strong. So for the sake of myself I've made the choice to stop social drinking. I know now that drinking on anti depressant is not a smart gamble. Having a fun buzz with friends Wisn't worth it. If it's a big issue to drink in social settings, drink with soda. No one will notice that u didn't include alcohol. I hope all of these responses help you. Be careful!

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Sometimes it feels like my brain stem is on fire. Is that what you're talking about? If so, I've talked to a few people and read on other forums that this isn't entirely uncommon so I wouldn't worry to much about it.

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What do your an by a deadly hangover?

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Been on this for 10 days. Drink wine or an occasional margarita. I now get no buzz from it at all. Plus either way I don't sleep. I'm wired. Miss being able to sleep. Sounds to me as though it's a very individual thing. My doc said its fine to have a drink with this kind of med.

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Ive been on lexapro since i was 11 and i drink basically constantly now and it seems to be fine. However the medication mixed with alcohol creates a deadly hang over

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Lexapro takes several weeks to become adjusted to. I had a hard time sleeping, heart racing, etc. but now have none of those side effects. I feel great, and drink wine regularly. Drugs effect people differently - and Lexapro may not be the right antidepressant for everyone - but it's changed my life.

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Been on 10mg Lexapro about 8 months.
I used to love going out drinking and partying.
Since I have been taking it, When I drink, its good that night, good buzz.
Except the feelings the next day not worth it!
I Feel so so low from the alcohol mixed with meds,
I miss socially drinking, maybe its a good thing though since have college work.

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I am a social drinker and have been for several years and have always handled my alcohol just fine. I have been on Lexapro now for about 6 months. I have noticed a significant change in how alcohol is effecting me. I can drink what I have been accustomed to drinking and all of a sudden I am very drunk and have no memory the next day of the prior night. This has been a very scary experience. It has happened to me a few times until I could figure out what I was doing differently, which was taking Lexapro. Not a good combination for me.

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i totally agree. i have found no difference, or that it increases the effects of alcohol in any way. But if drinking too much may feel depressed the next day.

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my psychiatrist had just increased my dose to 15mg when i decided to take two shots of tequila and some other things mixed with vodka. that was the first time i actually drank, and the only thing "out of normal" i noticed was that i became really impulsive. i'm an adhder too so i think alcohol and lexapro just increased my hyperactive side... besides that, no hangover, no headaches, no nausea (my appetite increased, actually).

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I wouldnt worry about it... Its more in ur head than anything... I drink like a fish and even tho i have only been taking a few days its more of a tolerance and mind set

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I am taking cipralex which is the same as lexapro In think. Escitalopram oxalate 10 mg... Anyway... Have been reading alot and trying to figure out if its worth it. But as far as the drinking goes either everyone is afraid to admit how much they drink or I am what you call a true heavy drinker. I have been depressed from a bad breakup for six months. I finally decided to try meds to help with depression and anxiety. I have only been taking for a few days but have been drinking twelve plus beers every night like I always do. I acctually feel better even tho they say it wont work that quick... But also seem to think the drinking wont make u sick if you are used to it. Its more that it can if you havent for a while... And my guess they dont want u to because its a depressent... Which can counter act and in severe cases make you more likely to contemplate suicidal thoughts especially if you have had them before. That being said who hasnt.... We all have! We just dont all admit it.... Just use caution and confide in a friend that u can call whenever if u feel like ur mood swings off the chart... Im banking that Ill be able to tell if that happens. Good luck :)

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I have been on 20 mg of lexapro for several years. I can have 3-4 glasses of wine every night (which I don't do every week lol) and feel just fine! No anger, no anxiety, no side effects, no hangover the next day. No worries!

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Ummmmmmm.... just don't drink?
Half the reason I (you) am on Lexapro is the constant social drinking screwing up the chemical balance in my (your) head... combining the two really isn't such a good idea.

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I've been on Lexapro for about a year. I'm a college student so I drink on a fairly regular basis and I see no difference between me and my friends after drinking the same amount. I don't think it's an issue! :)

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I have been on 20MG for about a year now. I've had a few different experiences while on it that might be helpful. If you take the med first thing in the morning it seems ok to have even several drinks in the evening. If you overdue it though (taking into consideration your general tolerance for alcohol) the effects of the alcohol seem to be a bit more elevated (even taking it in the morning and drinking at night). I've noticed depression the day after overdoing it. I will tell you that popping Lexapro followed by even light/moderate drinking right after is problematic. I've accidentally missed my morning dose, taken it at night followed by a few drinks and it's no bueno. IMO I would recommend either not drinking shortly after taking it or perhaps missing a dose if you know that you are going to be drinking.

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YES! everything seems far away and its difficult to focus

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I've been on Lexapro for around 8 years .. I find that I will be fine then all of a sudden I will be very drunk very quickly. I also black out a lot when I drink ... no matter how much I drink I will very rarely remember the end of a night. It also makes me feel really down for quite a few days afterwards.

I do not recommend drinking on Lexapro and if you do only have 1 or 2 drinks.

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I took lexapro 10mg for 13 days only, I stopped cause of side effects and decided I would rather deal with my anxiety than the side effects. Its has been 5 days now and I feel normal again. I want to know when it is ok to drink a few beers? I have read 2 weeks but seeing I was only on it for 13 days do I really have to wait that long?

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