Lexapro Success Stories? - Anxiety Message Board

mamajulie54 · 09-10-2008, 12:14 PM

Just restarted Lexapro after trying Wellbutrin XL. Was trying to ward off a couple of Lexapros side effects. DISASTER! I felt awful. Just full of anxiety. Burning skin, insomnia, ect. My Dr. does not want to combine the two drugs. (I asked) I am so afraid that I will gain weight and NEVER have a libido again. Anyone having good luck? I would love to hear some good things about Lexapro.
I took it for 8 weeks in July and August and I truly did feel more positive. Sure hope this is the med for me! I walked maybe 3-4 miles a day during those 8 weeks and only lost 2 pounds. It greatly reduced my usual carb cravings, which was great. Maybe I am expecting way too much.

JbX3 · 09-10-2008, 05:23 PM

i was diagnosed with clinical depression back in may and i am now taking lexapro. it helped me sooo much! but i did not notice changes right away. as for the negatives, the only real problem i had with it was some bad insomnia but i found that playing with the amount taken can change that and if you dont want to do that then try running before you sleep. but i do like it! i had horrible anxiety before and now i barely notice if any unless i dont take it. so just be patient and good luck!