how much is too muuch to drink?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, just my 2 cents, but if he's drinking that regularly, he should really talk to his doctor about adjusting the lexapro dose. If he weren't taking rx, I don't know that 2-3 glasses is that big a deal, but lexapro really relaxes you (first-hand experience), and if he were on the correct dose he'd likely not be interested in drinking that much soothing wine. I have no idea if there's any medical basis for that - just a hunch! Good luck!

OP here. First of all, I really appreciate all of the helpful advice from everyone. I expected at least a few negative responses and I don't think there was one, which is a nice deviation from the norm on DCUM!

Once I realized the issue with the alcohol and Lexapro, it really dawned on me that perhaps that is the bigger issue. All I could think about before was that he was drinking much more than I ever would at night... which led me to believe it was a problem. I think the bigger problem lies with his anxiety and medication. I never even thought about the alcohol's interaction with his Lexapro - in reading more into it, it looks like alcohol seems to negate the effects of the Lexapro. I have noticed that he seems more anxious lately (he notices it too - and hates it). I think our solution right now is two-fold. He does need to check into getting his medication adjusted as he's been on the same dose for several years now. In addition, I need to show him the research I found about alcohol and Lexapro. I doubt he ever considered it, truthfully. He will have to talk to his doctor, for sure.

He is a sweet sweet man. His job does stress him out but he's great at it and he is finally having to work less and getting home in plenty of time to see the kids, which makes him so happy. More than placating me, I want HIM to be happy because I hate that he feels this way internally. He was around throughout the rise and fall (and subsequent rise!) of my brother's problems and was a great rock. He knows how important this is. I've received great information on this thread - thank you all.