Posted by Cait on September 1, 2003, at 12:56:04
In reply to Re: Lexapro and drinking, posted by theo on August 31, 2003, at 16:39:50
> I'm an alcholic and I can definitely say you are spinning your wheels drinking on SSRI's. Alcohol is a depressant and you'll never feel the full benefits drinking with them. I been 100% sober for about 5 months now and started taking 20mg Prozac with 150mg of Wellbutrin SR about one month ago. I tried both of these when I was drinking and whenever I felt anxious, I would blame the antidepressants and drink more!! Now I feel better than ever and no anxiety, which was brought on mainly by the alcohol.
Theo thanks for reply and I can see what you are saying about blaming the antidepressants for the anxious feeling, but I don't have any aniexty on Lexapro and that is why I can't understand this craving for alcohol. I don't want to drink every evining but I just feel drawn to it. I don't miss work, never get hangovers which I certainly did when I was not taking Lexapro, I just feel tired and hungry the next day as anyone would after a few drinks. Anyway I'll battle on and the best of luck with your sobriety, you sure must be saving a fortune !! because the more I drink the more I smoke what a vicious circle.
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