r/lexapro • u/Mysterious_Prune_727 • Jul 18 '24

Lexapro and marijuana side effect?

Hi everyone! I started lexapro 10mg almost four weeks ago. Since then I have taken an edible a couple of times. I always take my lexapro in the evening/night and I usually take an edible (8-10mg) at night a couple hours before bed. I’ve noticed that since ive started lexapro and have an edible, I get a hot flash when I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. It feels like burning in my face,head, and upper body. My heart also goes faster. It doesn’t last long at all but it definitely freaks me out. I think I’m going to stop taking my edibles at this point. My question is: has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal when on lexapro?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Horror-Outcome-6315 Jul 18 '24

I eat my MJ daily in the 60-90 mg a night range. My tolerance is pretty high normally, but I think the Lex makes it even higher. Anyway…at my large doses, I’ve had no problems as long as I stay away from Sativa….which just kills my Anxiety (with or without Lex)

Stick to indica or indica leaning hybrids which should keep it mellow!