There usually isn't any signs of liver diasease until you are near end stage with cirrohsis of the liver. There's no reason to put a depressant into my body. so you will always have medication in you. Antabuse works by causing individuals to become ill if alcohol is ingested, helping to prevent relapse.If you have a more mild form of alcohol use disorder or are unable to get away from daily responsibilities such as work or school for an extended period of time, another treatment option is outpatient alcohol rehab. Alcohol, no liver, skull fracture = not fine.Hi, ok I want to point out that I drink 2x a week while taking 10 mg of lexapro for a year now, and I have never had an issue. Looks like lexapro is going to save me money when I go to the bar. The combination may worsen your symptoms, and it can be dangerous as it may lead to some people having an increase in suicidal thoughts.Drinking alcohol may also worsen some of the side effects of Lexapro including drowsiness and dizziness. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - The liver is responsible for breaking down toxins such as alcohol, and when high amounts of the substance are consumed, the liver cannot keep up, causing alcohol to be stored in the liver and slowly deteriorate this important organ.Combining Lexapro and alcohol can also increase your risk of suicidal thoughts. Hope this helps!A community for those prescribed Lexapro or Cipralex, also known as Escitalopram.Press J to jump to the feed. Lexapro is a commonly prescribed antidepressant. I talked to the dr and pharmacist and they explained everything to me, like pros and cons-- according to them there is not a risk of bad interaction or liver problems, but I might get drunk faster and might blackout, as well as that alcohol is a depressant. Campral is a drug that helps to reduce physical and emotional distress once the alcohol has left the system. Also, i have found the TYPE of alcohol matters-- clear=good; dark alc=bad. I stopped drinking once I started Lexapro, I'd suggest you do it, or at least limit it. Medications have a half life. The combination may worsen your symptoms, and it can be dangerous as it may lead to some people having an increase in suicidal thoughts. Your physician may say that it is okay to consume alcohol on an occasional basis, or he or she may suggest that you avoid alcohol entirely while on this drug. What to do Lexapro is a long-term drug.

That means there is never a time when the medicine is not present.My experience with drinking while taking SSRI's (which lexapro is as others have said) is that you get sick really fast. For some people taking Lexapro it may be safe to have a small amount of alcohol occasionally. There is no way to know if once in a while is safe. More serious side effects that are less common include lowered sex drive or diminished interest in sex, muscle stiffness, irregular heartbeat, fainting, fever, and panic attacks. Its the brand-name version of the generic drug escitalopram oxalate. I do love Lexapro and who I am now though.I have the same deal. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.Some treatment facilities and detox programs will administer medications to help the detoxification process as easy as possible. We are here to help you through every aspect of recovery. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcutsCookies help us deliver our Services. Suzanne I really disagree with you on the alcohol. I used to roll alot and im paying the price. i drink very often on my regular lexapro dose, and don't feel any adverse side affectsIf you don't mind, why do you get prescribed Lexapro that way? One such medication is escitalopram, or Lexapro. Everyone’s situation is different, and it is imperative to follow the advice given by your physician.Drinking alcohol excessively for an extended period of time puts you at high risk for alcohol use disorder. Lexapro is an antidepressant. I drink 2 to 4 beers a nite take lexapro, and percocet. The medication helps you function in normal, everyday life by blocking severe symptoms of anxiety or depression.

I wasn't aware of the dangers while drinking with AD's. For instance yesterday, I took 6 shots and felt fine. I am now in my third year of college and drink heavily on average 4-5 times a week. Regards, pledgeIm just actually wondering if anyone is prescribed lexapro and also drinks along with it.When I was taking Lexapro I was also drinking regularly ~ I ended up in a coma with a failing liver and kidneys.I used to take lexapro for years and drank regularly and sometimes (at festivals) quite alot, never had any bad effects other than the hangovers and i suppose mood, but i never knew about all these possible effects of these interactions, but i suppose poeple are different, i also was a heavier weight then too, i also have know idea what shape my liver & kidneys are in, after reading this i maybe get that checked, but i would doubt a 2-3 bottles of beer would be more than your body could handle, but thats just an opinion.I have been perscribed lexepro And i have had drinks with my med. The body gets damaged faster than beliefs. Because alcohol increases your risk for depression, mixing Lexapro and drinking can elevate your risk for suicide.These side effects, if they occur at all, tend to subside after the first few weeks of taking the drug. You may opt out of messaging by responding STOP. Thank you for the info.I also take percocet, but I have a really high tollarance to it and beer, I'm 28 what would be signs of liver problems?

From others responses it seems to be a mixed bag. This is a commonly prescribed medication for depression and other mental health disorders.If you are currently taking Lexapro, it’s important to avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication. First and second day I still felt like I had the lexapro in my body and felt normal. Horrible experience.