do you ever drink alcohol? and have you seen any problems with it?
2007-02-17 14:54:47 · 5 answers · asked by *Cole* 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
You're NOT supposed to drink. When I was put on 10mgs of Lexapro along with .5mg of Lorazepam (sedative for my anxiety) My doctor told me that if I felt I HAD to drink, it was ok to have MAYBE one glass of wine but she said I couldn't go out and get drunk anymore like I used to. She said it would basically counteract the Lexapro anyway plus, it may make me dizzy/woozy or sick (especially with the Lorazepam I took along with it). Of course, I had to challenge that and I got drunk 3 times while on Lexapro. On New Years, I drank heavily for 8 hours straight and partially blacked out (that happens a lot anyway because I'm an alcoholic). I didn't feel any differently because of the meds I'm on but I went through crushing depression for at least 3 days after the binge (my usual side effect from drinking).
I actually quit drinking altogether on 1/2/07 so I don't have to worry about it anymore.
Years ago, I occasionally drank heavily while on 200mgs of Zoloft. The Zoloft never worked for me anyway and I'm sure the drinking didn't help. I didn't die if that's something you are concerned with.
2007-02-19 19:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm on 10mg of Lexapro for anxiety. I had a few side effects when I first started it, like feeling sick to my stomach and very lethargic. I've been on it for at least a month now and I don't really have any side effects now.
2016-05-24 00:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you take it in the morning or at night? if at night maybe you could take it in the morning? not good to mix pills and alcohol. however, if only every now and then you will be okay. DO NOT take with alcohol!!! you do need a life. talk to the pharmacy and do computer research. www.lexapro.com thanks
2007-02-17 15:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to bright taking an anti-depressant and chasing it with alcohol a depressant.
2007-02-17 15:11:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 mg i think is what u mean, drink in moderation
2007-02-17 15:02:30 · answer #5 · answered by mason h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋