Question 1

do alcohol hangovers get better with lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol Hangover: No, 
its the irritation of the brain meninges, drink tea, plenty of water, Motrin and some fatty breakfast.

Question 2

i'm 17 and have been on lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 months, can it hurt me since i drank about 3 sips of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Not 3 sips: It is not a good idea and more than a few sips is a worse idea. It increases the effects through diminishing the liver function which would dispel the alcohol so it stays in the blood longer than usual. Anyway, you're too young and depression symptoms can be worsened by drinking. Be careful, be well.

Question 3

what could alcohol do to you if you're on lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: In general you want to avoid or use care in combining agents that have effects on the central nervous system. Some individuals experience an increased intensity of the effect of alcohol when on an antidepressant. Alcohol in significant amounts on an ongoing basis can interfere with the effectiveness of antidepressants including lexapro (escitalopram). It would be safest to clarify with the prescribing physician.

Question 4

is it possible to die if you consume large quantity of seraquol and lexapro (escitalopram) with alcohol  ?

Accepted Answer

See Dr ASAP!: Even w/o alcohol, those medications can be very risky in combination. Your Doc needs to watch you carefully and frequently for cardiac problems and electrolyte imbalances. Each of them (esp Lexapro) are not good to mix w/ alcohol. If you are thinking of suicide - this is a bad method since you might just become seriously damaged and suffer even more than at present.

Question 5

am i able to drink non alcoholic guiness while on 10 mg of lexapro? it says contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: It is unlikely that you will have any problem with that combination. Good luck.

Question 6

i am taking lexapro (escitalopram).  can i still drink alcohol ?

Accepted Answer

You shouldn't: Alcohol and ssri metabolism can share common pathways and you may find your tolerance for alcohol diminishes. More important, alcohol is a depressant, and hard for antidepressant to work if you are drinking. That said, a single glass of wine of beer occasionally won't hurt you.

Question 7

why did my alcohol consumption increase when i started lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Outstanding question: There is at least one sub-type of alcoholism.(and likely addiction in general) where alcohol use has been documented to increase with ssris (and other anti depressants?)  patients are younger onset and with strong family histories of alcohol use.  These are not perfect criteria however.  The meds cause increased irritability and impulsiveness.  Few doctors are aware of these studies.

Question 8

on lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg.  so much mixed info about alcohol.  is 1-2 glasses of wine on a special occasion ok or no?  nurse says yes, but some say no...

Accepted Answer

Occasional Alcohol: with Lexapro (escitalopram) is usually considered OK. Avoid excess with alcohol no matter if you are on Lexapro (escitalopram) or not. Hope this helps!

Question 9

are there any studies that link lexapro (escitalopram) and alcohol use to blackouts? i see a lot of people reporting that side affect

Accepted Answer

Yes: Alcohol alone can cause blackouts. Combining it with a variety of medications that also act on the brain intensifies the effect. Check for interactions on Drugs.com or some related web site.

Question 10

going to be starting lexapro (escitalopram) & noticed it says do not drink alcohol but i know 5 people on it that still drink alcohol with no bad side effects.

Accepted Answer

Mixing is dangerous: Lexapro combined with alcohol can suppress the respiratory center in the brain. The person will stop breathing  and this will cause death. There is no scientifice data showing at what quantities of alcohol and at what dossage of Lexapro can cause this depression of respiratory center . The dose that can kill the people varies from person to person. Xanax (alprazolam) + alcohol can kill the person  much faster.

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Do alcohol hangovers get better with lexapro (escitalopram)?

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I'm 17 and have been on lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 months, can it hurt me since i drank about 3 sips of alcohol?

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What could alcohol do to you if you're on lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Is it possible to die if you consume large quantity of seraquol and lexapro (escitalopram) with alcohol ?

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Am i able to drink non alcoholic guiness while on 10 mg of lexapro? it says contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume. thanks?

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I am taking lexapro (escitalopram). can i still drink alcohol ?

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Why did my alcohol consumption increase when i started lexapro (escitalopram)?

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On lexapro (escitalopram) 10mg. so much mixed info about alcohol. is 1-2 glasses of wine on a special occasion ok or no? nurse says yes, but some say no...

A member asked:

Are there any studies that link lexapro (escitalopram) and alcohol use to blackouts? i see a lot of people reporting that side affect

A member asked:

Going to be starting lexapro (escitalopram) & noticed it says do not drink alcohol but i know 5 people on it that still drink alcohol with no bad side effects.

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