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Posted by needhelp on March 13, 2007, at 13:39:40
I too have a husband that takes Lexapro and I have just found out that he is back on the weed. I have been suspecting it for awhile because of his behavior. Weekends especially he gets upset about just about anything and then goes off to be his his buddies and I suspect he goes just to smoke. But he also takes his Lexapro 4 hours later than the norm on the weekends. I have thought that the 2 didn't mix very well but after reading on this site I don't know. Do the two mix or are there adverse reactions to doing both. Plus I know that there is also alcohol involved on those weekends.
Posted by TheMeanReds on March 13, 2007, at 17:02:31
In reply to Lexapro and marijuana, posted by needhelp on March 13, 2007, at 13:39:40
Alcohol and Lexapro are fun if you are manic. But I suppose fun isnt the issue. Drinking and doing SSRIs isnt a good idea. I think alot of people do it though. I used to drink on lexy, and delay my dose the next day, because it gave me more energy to pass the hangover. Not only can lexapro cause the moodswings, but the alcohol can do that too.
But grass gives me anxiety these days, so its a contradiction to take lexy and grass at the same time. I tried mixing but got palpitations. aka scared rabbit in a cage feeling.
> I too have a husband that takes Lexapro and I have just found out that he is back on the weed. I have been suspecting it for awhile because of his behavior. Weekends especially he gets upset about just about anything and then goes off to be his his buddies and I suspect he goes just to smoke. But he also takes his Lexapro 4 hours later than the norm on the weekends. I have thought that the 2 didn't mix very well but after reading on this site I don't know. Do the two mix or are there adverse reactions to doing both. Plus I know that there is also alcohol involved on those weekends.
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Posted by needhelp on March 14, 2007, at 16:23:16
In reply to Re: Lexapro and marijuana » needhelp, posted by TheMeanReds on March 13, 2007, at 17:02:31
Did taking the Lexy later than usual give you mood swings? He is fine one minute and raging mad the next over something silly. Then stays mad for a couple of days and it is always my fault---completely. Even things such as my pulling weeds or walking around the yard when he is trying to nap in the house. Almost to the abusive side---not physically but mentally and yells alot.
Posted by TheMeanReds on March 15, 2007, at 10:52:06
In reply to Re: Lexapro and marijuana, posted by needhelp on March 14, 2007, at 16:23:16
needhelp,
Maybe your husband is bipolar? I'm bipolar II, and when I was on lexapro I would have bad mood swings. Rage, to intense sadness, and then 'high on life'. I could go to rage and 'high on life' in one day. Sadness to 'high on life' in a week.
And to tell you the truth lexapro wasnt helping me with mood, alot of Bipolar people dont take ssris because it 'sets them off'. Being Bipolar for me is like PMS X 10.
There are alot of bipolar sites that really explain it in detail. They use 'fake' case stories to try to explain to someone who is living with someone who is Bipolar 'how its like', and 'maybe' if they are in fact are.
Can you reason with him to stop using alcohol? Sounds like walking on glass, but maybe urge him to see his doc over the mood swings?
Sounds like you between a rock and a tight place. I hope you can find a way to work it out with your husband, if he is suffering (and making you suffer) from mental illness.
I'm of the lexy now, and on bipolar meds. And the mood swings arent hardly there now.
> Did taking the Lexy later than usual give you mood swings? He is fine one minute and raging mad the next over something silly. Then stays mad for a couple of days and it is always my fault---completely. Even things such as my pulling weeds or walking around the yard when he is trying to nap in the house. Almost to the abusive side---not physically but mentally and yells alot.
Posted by needhelp on March 19, 2007, at 10:19:58
In reply to Re: Lexapro and marijuana, posted by TheMeanReds on March 15, 2007, at 10:52:06
I do think he may be bipolar. Have thought that for some time but the doc will not work with me because of privacy laws and my husband thinks he is ok, it is everyone else that is messed up and makes him this way. Says he doesn't want to become a zombie from meds. He doesn't drink a lot of alcohol. But I just recently discovered that his "friends" have got him back to using weed also. Do you know how weed affects lexapro? Could that be part of the problem also? My guess is yes but as I said the doc won't discuss it with me. I have suggested that we switch doctors. I think this doc is just a pill pusher and not listening to the problem. What medicine do they have you on? What meds do they use for bipolar?
Posted by TheMeanReds on March 19, 2007, at 11:39:02
In reply to Re: Lexapro and marijuana, posted by needhelp on March 19, 2007, at 10:19:58
Dear Needhelp, if someone were to have told me I was 'bipolar' a year ago, I would have either laughed in their face, or taken great offense.
I suppose its up to your husband to be more open with you, for you to be his crowbar. I dont think his doc may be bad just because he is very HIPPA oreiented. Maybe you both could go to see him at the same time?
And yes when I get into a manic phase where I have to deal with the out come of something I did, I can tend to blame someone or something eles. (pms, or just circumstances). Once in a while I was very mean and told people if they couldnt live to be around me, then just die.(horrible looking back to that).
There are many meds used for BP, the oldest being lithium. The med I found to control most of my BipolarII is Lamictal, and its the first one I have tried. After being lexapro free for 3 months, I took it and it work on the first day as a mood enhancer. It sort of makes me think alot more about what I shall do and say before I do so.
I was on Abilify for 2 weeks, but it wasnt helping my bipolar at all. Just a splash to know if it would work or not.
So it induces more thought, instead of zombieness, I think. Much less rash behavior and comments now. Also motivating, I called it my double espresso in the morning. No laying in bed cursing every daybreak and feeling sorry for myself. This med is very slowly brought up in doeses, untill it does its trick, so I had alot of time writing in my journal analyzing the effects over a couple months. I am also on seroquel for sleep, and Xanax for anxiety.
As for the grass question...I live in Oregon. Every other person is high here. The rest of the country is drooling over the crops here. Many medical marajuana cards. I know at least 6 people who have one. My doc says half his patients are smoking weed. I have a friend who when is tired of smoking pot, they will use a benzo script in its place.
I'd mention to your doc and husband about a couple's session. If the doc is just a pill pusher, he probably wont give it much thought. If he is actually wanting to tap into some of the roots of your husbands problems, he'll probably welcome it, if he doesnt feel you are a threat to his treatment as of now. If they both push you away, I'd start asking more questions, because you are suffering/being abused in this situation.
> I do think he may be bipolar. Have thought that for some time but the doc will not work with me because of privacy laws and my husband thinks he is ok, it is everyone else that is messed up and makes him this way. Says he doesn't want to become a zombie from meds. He doesn't drink a lot of alcohol. But I just recently discovered that his "friends" have got him back to using weed also. Do you know how weed affects lexapro? Could that be part of the problem also? My guess is yes but as I said the doc won't discuss it with me. I have suggested that we switch doctors. I think this doc is just a pill pusher and not listening to the problem. What medicine do they have you on? What meds do they use for bipolar?
Posted by needhelp on March 19, 2007, at 14:45:04
In reply to Re: Lexapro and marijuana, posted by TheMeanReds on March 19, 2007, at 11:39:02
Thanks so much for your wisdom on this. I will try to suggest the bipolar thing to him when the time is right. This doc did suggest Xanax to go along with the Lexapro but my husband is not interested in that. Doesn't want to get hooked on that drug. A little scared of it.
Posted by needhelp on May 23, 2007, at 11:41:51
In reply to Re: Lexapro and marijuana, posted by needhelp on March 19, 2007, at 14:45:04
My husband went to the doc yesterday with me and the doc says he now believes he is bipolar and is sending him to another doc to be diagnosed. I feel this is going to be a long road as he is still on weed and more alcohol at this time. He seems to have an addictive personality and is swayed by friends easily. Need any advice I can get to help. Thanks
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