hi, im starting lexapro tomorow morning but on saturday im going 2 a party so i wanted to drink vodka that i have its in one of those water bottles half full can i drink it on my 2nd day of being on lexapro?
is it okay to be on lexapro and vodka?
November 7th, 2008 · 5 Comments
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1 iamthetaz // Nov 7, 2008
Yes and no! Taking any medication while drinking will negate the effects of the drug. With that said, lexapro or any anti depressant will take about a month to take effect. So you should be ok within the first week, but I wouldn’t make a habit of it.
2 Alley // Nov 7, 2008
You shoulnd’t, but seeing as I have a bottle of it right infront of me, the only alcohol warning it has on it is “May cause drowsiness. Alcohol intensifies effect. Use care using machines”. But it’s not a great idea to drink WITH any medication
3 tiggy // Nov 7, 2008
No medication such as lexapro should be taken when you are drinking. It is dangerous. Refrain from drinking but dont stop taking your medication
4 mrkittypong // Nov 7, 2008
Probably not a good idea, especially since you are just starting it.
5 Paul A // Nov 7, 2008
You should put off starting the Lexapro until after the party. Alcohol and Lexapro don’t work well together. Not only is Alcohol a depressant, but the Lexapro seems to amplify the effects of the Alcohol - and it won’t take nearly as much Alcohol to get you “tipsy”.
I take Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) in the morning, and Lexapro (10 mg) in the evening, for depression and anxiety. I’ve been taking that for over a year and a half, and it’s working very well for me. I do have an occasional drink, and found out (the “hard” way) not to drink a lot while on the Lexapro.