Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Never used drugs or alcohol. but if it was a psychosis episode as well (doc didn't say) , will lexapro (escitalopram) help steer that away?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not by itself: Lexapro (escitalopram) alone will not steer away a psychotic episode. You might know if you were hallucinating or delusional at the time -- you might be very suspicious of others' motives, hearing voices, etc, you might also ask a close friend or family member who was with you during the episode, about your behavior if you don't remember it. Also you can ask your doctor, of course!
Answered 6/27/2014
4.7k views
Not usually: Lexapro (escitalopram) is an anti depressant/anti anxiety medication. It is not generally used as an anti psychotic treatment. Speak to your doctor about other alternatives.
Answered 6/27/2014
4.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm 37 and getting hot flashes everytime i try to conceive but not pregnant yet. Thyroid-ok my doc says its stress and i need lexapro (escitalopram). Possible?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it ok to drink alcohol on 1 mg risperidol and 10 mg lexapro (escitalopram)? I won't be driving.
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm taking Lexapro (escitalopram) for anxiety and ziac for blood pressure; can alcohol hurt me?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can you drink alcohol while on 5mg of Lexapro (escitalopram)? i'm not taking it for depression, just to chill out a little from stress
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is the maximum dose of ibuprofen that is considered safe? I have been given 600mg tabs by the doc but not sure if i can take 2. On Lexapro (escitalopram) too...
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Urethral sensation from lexapro (escitalopram). Off for a month. Now back. Urine tests normal. Doc says anxiety. Chance of cancer? No pain or flow problems feel good
Doc put me on a Z Pack for resp infection. Drugs dot com showing major reaction with Lexapro (escitalopram) which I also take. Thoughts??
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...
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.
Is it safe to have an OCCASIONAL 1-2 glasses of red wine while taking lexapro (escitalopram) 5mg for OCD? My doc says yes, others say no... No other meds.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
