Lexapro Side Effects - Anxiety Message Board

makesally · 10-04-2005, 03:23 PM

I started taking Lexapro today, I've had the following symptoms:

Dilated Pupils
No Hunger (thought of food makes me gag)
Sleepyness

Is this normal ? What else should I expect?

BostonGirl44 · 10-04-2005, 05:55 PM

Hey makesally,

I don't take Lexapro but I just wanted to say that when my bf started on it, he experienced the exact same things you did. There are some days where he's still really sleepy and has no appetite. I hope it all works out for you.

tgrose · 10-05-2005, 12:19 PM

That is normal. It takes about 2-4 weeks to get over the side effects and get the full effect of the med. It took me a while to get used to it but it works great.

makesally · 10-05-2005, 01:36 PM

I'm at my second day, and I'm starting to think I felt better before I started taking the medication.....now I sinus headaches. I can barely stay awake!

americandancer · 10-05-2005, 08:30 PM

What mg. are you taking? You might need to halve the pill and try that for a week or so.