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Drinking on Lexapro 5 mg

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Erica224
Erica224

Hi Friends!

I recently posted this in the Celexa group, but since I am now switching to Lexapro, I figured I'd ask here as well 😃

I am about to start Lexapro 5 mg for anxiety and I'd love to hear everyone's experiences with social drinking. I'm 28 years old and and typically socialize by meeting friends for dinner, concerts, brunch, etc. where we always have a few drinks. I'd love to continue to do so even while I'm on Lexapro. I usually never have more than 2 drinks at a time (3 at the absolute max). I'm going to a bachelorette party in 2 weeks so I'm wondering if I'll be ok to partake by then!

Can anyone please share their experiences? and try not to scare me lol 😃

Thank you so much!

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  • paul32149
    paul32149 Erica224

    Posted

    Hi Erica

    Been on Escitalopram (Lexapro) for 12 weeks now ( 8 weeks 5mg and 3 weeks 10mg).

    I'm similar to you a social drinker and have a had a few drinks since I've been on the tabs. I do find i get a bit light headed and hot when drinking and the alcohol does seem to affect you quicker so have certainly not drunk too much, but this does seem to be decreasing the longer i have been on the tabs so it may have been getting used to the tabs or possibly being over sensitive to the thought of drinking.

    I don't think id like to have a full on drinking session for a while yet, but a couple of drinks have been fine if that helps.

    At the end of the day I think its a case of try and see how you go, you know your own body.

    Paul

  • Katie123454321
    Katie123454321 Erica224

    Posted

    hi! personally (i know i shouldnt but im a university first year), i drink a lot on lexapro 5mg. can make you tired and wanting food and bed earlier than usual but either eating or drinking more helps!

    • Erica224
      Erica224 Katie123454321

      Posted

      Thank you Katie! That's really reassuring to know 😃 I can't imagine not having a few glasses of wine when I go out with my friends lol.

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