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Tokinstars

Last time I smoked was a little over a year ago and I ended up blacking out, that being the reason why I havent smoked since. I also went through a depersonalization feeling for months afterwards. I honestly think it was because i smoked waaaay too much for my first time. Anyways, I'm on 5mg of Lexapro just like I was then and I'm not sure if the medication had anything to do with why i had such a bad trip. I want to try it again but I'm really nervous. Does anyone else take antidepressants and smoke? Is it okay to mix the two? Thanks for your time...

-Trish

 

silverspork

Hey I take 10mg of lexapro everyday, and I also smoke a few times a week. I've had no problems, so I think it is safe to say weed has no interaction with the drug, at least in my case.

If you try smoking again just stay relaxed. It could be all in your head.

Smokey123

Hey Trish

I used to take 20mg of lexapro a day(im also 260lbs) for about two years. I smoked(multiple times a day) before that, during that, and after that. I never noticed a difference at all in smoking with it. I asked my psychiatrist about it(who was very open minded, cool and liberal) and she said that as long as I smoked a 'reasonable' amount(we never defined what that was) I would be fine. She said I couldn't drink at all though, even a little. I have a friend who took I think 10mg of lexapro and he was fine smoking like a chimney as well.

As silverspork said above, it really is in your mind. You said yourself you were nervous about using weed again. Chances are, you will have a bad high(since i dont hallucinate I can't call it a trip) because you are going into it with a negative mindset. Wait until you are no longer anxious/nervous/worried about trying weed, and then use it and you'll be fine. Best of luck!

~Smokey

silverspork

This is a bit offtopic, but no alcohol? I remember reading that on the instructions that I recieved, but I have drank multiple times while being on lexapro and nothing has happened. I'm thinking that during trials with the drug a small percentage encountered problems with alcohol while on the drug, because I have had none. You know, they just gotta put it on the box so they don't get sued. Just wondering if any of you have had any bad experience since you have been on lexapro?

Tokamak

I've been on 20mg/day of Lexapro for around 4 years. I drink, I smoke, I do other things (all in moderation, of course), and I've never had any problems whatsoever. IMHO, Lexapro is about as interaction free a any medication can be.

Peace.

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Tokinstars

I'm sure it is all in my head. I'm really working on eliminating my anxiety about it so I can smoke. First I think I'm going to try just being around it without smoking it and see if I can learn to relax. I grew up around a very "smoke pot, go to hell" type environment, so whenever I'm even around the stuff I get weird. Any tips/suggestions on learning to relax?? Thanks again...

-Trish

Tokamak

Yeah, I grew up in the same kind of situation. The best way I know of to relax is meditation techniques. Focus on regulating your breathing: in very slowly through the nose, out very slowly through the mouth. From your feet up, concentrate on relaxing each muscle in your body in succession. Keep in mind that marijuana is just a plant. Its not evil, its been used by mankind for thousands of years, and it is far safer than alcohol or any other drug. While inebriated, using the techniques I outlined will ensure a good chance of helping you stay calm and relaxed.

Peace.