Posted by jooneybuggy on January 16, 2004, at 11:32:09
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Alcohol Cause Death-, posted by vonnie on January 15, 2004, at 12:04:04
Thanks to all who have written, and as I stated, I don't think they -the doctors, the drug company are being forceful enough in their warnings. They should mention DEATH and it does happen. My daugher drank without Lexapro, and never had any problem --although at the time of the robbery and right afterwards she was drinking more than she should have, and these things are what concilers and doctors should KNOW--about their clients, some people WON"T even admit to drinking to their doctors, but my daughter did, and was not warned strongly enough.
To all who read this--drinking with any type of drug is dangerous, Please be careful, I've read a lot of the posts here to me, and most of them tell me they drink with many drugs, and how they felt. I feel they are darn lucky that something bad didn't happen, as happened to my daughter.take care.
> > I am sorry to hear about your loss, but I appreciate the information you have given here. I too believe that alcohol and Lexapro together can be lethal. I had quite an experience with it, it was so bad that I dont remember half the night. The alcohol hit me so hard that I couldnt even stand on my own. I cant believe that something serious didnt happen to me as a result. I agree with you that people need to be warned of the interaction with alcohol, although it seems every one has different reactions. I am having a hard time not drinking though since it is such a social thing. I dont drink too much, especially after that last episode, but not drinking at all seems almost impossible, unless of course I plan on spending the rest of my life in my house alone.
> > FINALLY
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> > Here is the information on Lexapro,It has taken us over a year to get it. The results of the blood test on the Lexapro, was 10 times higher than it should have been for the dose she was on. It was 210 and should have been 21. All medication was accounted for.
> > No suspect of sucide or etc.
> > She was drinking as well.
> > The liver could not metabolize both, is the only explination they could, or would give us.
> > She was on the drug less than 2 Weeks--she was taking it for panic attacks--we had been robbed in our shop, she was helt at gun point and tied up. She could not get over it, and the panic attacks were very bad. We finally got her to see a doctor at a clinic--the doctor saw her 1--ONE time and prescribed this drug--
> > I feel there are not enough warnings given with it,on inserts, or from the prescribing doctor.
> > To all of you out there who are on this drug or may be on it--DO NOT DRINK-
> > of course, THIS FACT should be known with all of these type drugs,
> > but not all follow directions. Thats life.
> > Less than 2 weeks on a drug, and the levels are that high!!!!!--
> > yes, alcohol was a contribituing factor.
> > BOTH TOGEHTER WERE LETHAL.
> > BE CAREFUL, DO NOT LOOSE A LOVE ONE AS WE DID, TAKE CARE TO READ AND ASK QUESTIONS. Bottem line is this drug is not safe.
> > take care all.
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