Drinking On Lexapro (Page 2)

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 drink almost everyday. not heavy, but a drink or 2 a night. I was on Prozac for a year and I've been switched to this for about 3 weeks now. when I drank on Prozac I didn't notice a difference and was never hungover. on this I notice after 1 drink I feel like I've had two. and have been hungover a few times. just stick to a small drink and you should be okay.

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Drinking alcohol does not "undo" the medication. i already asked my doctor along with others about this because i drink once in awhile and i am prescribed Lexapro, the only thing is that it MAY increase your side effects IF you drink too much and that you shouldn't drink until you find out how Lexapro affects you feel. If you don't have side effect then you're fine to drink but again don't drink too excessively.

The few side effects i have are slight nausea and yawning a lot..i've only been it it for 2 days so hopefully it goes away soon or else i'm getting off while i still can. i already have bad anxiety so any bad news about this antidepressant will definitely make me stop taking it.

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I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT! I am on lexapro for 2 and a half weeks now I drank at the weekend my normal amount ..even less and I woke up not remembering anything from the night before I was found by a friend luckily who brought me home.. I did awful things on it was agressive I got carried out of the night club and the list goes on.. my anxiety and depression worsened after this! Dont do it!

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I was yawning all the time the first few days taking them. I was on lexapro for 2 years and got off of it 8 months ago. This medication definitely helped me with my anxiety. Give it a week or so and the yawning should stop. :)

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My wife is on lexapro and has been for 3.5 yrs. and she drinks about a six a day. I think it was good for her in the beginning, but the stress of her new job I have noticed her drinking more . For 5 yrs we've been married and 5 years we dated before that was unbelievable, then two weeks ago she told me she wanted a divorce! Said the only reason was she's got to much stress, he'll before this I thought r marriage was the only thing not stressful!!!!! I love her and don't want to loose her

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It's obvious you care about your wife. Let her know how much you love her and show her that you will support her. I've been on Lexapro for 3 years. I have a stressful job as well. We sometime lash out at the ones closes to us. I pray your marriage will be restored.

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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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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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YES! everything seems far away and its difficult to focus

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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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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