Posted by blkvettes on June 10, 2003, at 22:53:56
In reply to Re: alcohol versus lexapro » lil' jimi, posted by oldhand on June 10, 2003, at 22:08:46
> > hi DC!
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> > you wrote:
> > >> I am curious about the drinking thing also. I was never really a heavy drinker, just when out in social situations (my liquid courage LOL). But, since starting meds it seems as if I don't even like the taste of alcohol as much these days. I still sort of force a few Corona's down if I am forced to attend something socially that is out of my normal VERY SMALL (LOL) group of those I know.
> >
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> > ... you know, Someone, not blkvettes, but somebody, a long time ago, posted about this and i got confused and thought it was Wayne (blkvettes) .... i only remember that they felt one of the effects of Lexapro for them was their desire/interest/need for alcohol had decreased and they gave up drinking as a result ....
> >
> > because alcohol is a major depressant, i understand that we, as anti-depressant users are advised to curtail our alcohol consumption ..... anyway.
> >
> > so your Lexapro should work better, the less you drink.
> >
> > TAKE CARE!!!
> > ~ jim
> >
>
> Hi all! I am one of those people who no longer have the desire to drink alcohol since starting Lexapro. I have been taking it since November, 10 mg and I really have lost the desire to drink. Oh, it occurrs to me that I want beer but then it passes very quickly. I was seriously abusing alcohol for a long time, probably self medicating. Now I barely miss it and have lost 40 pounds!!!
> I began with a new shrink yesterday and she increased my Lex from 10 to 20mg at my request. I have felt pretty good on the Lex at 10mg but not as well as I would like to. I am living with the elderly parents at age 53 after going on disability and letting my house go. It is quite a change for an independant like me. But I am very thankful not to have that NEED for alcohol anymore.
Hi there, sorry about your house!!! Glad you dont drink anymore. Please come back and share how the 20mg works out either good or bad. Its good to see you post again!! TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
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