lexapro question - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Message Board

Megan H · 05-21-2004, 02:17 PM

anybody had muscle spasm or twitches with lexapro? just wondering!

mamisano · 05-25-2004, 01:19 PM

Not me. I am on 20mg daily and have not had that issue. Can you explain a little more the problems you are having, frequency, lifestyle changes...

I do suffer from dry mouth and loss of appetite though...

Megan H · 05-25-2004, 02:33 PM

they were just little twitches, in my arm, or foot, or wherever. But they seem to be gone now. Now I'm just having severe fatigue. I don't even want to get out of bed. going to work is such a chore. I feel like crap. will this ever go away. I'm only on my 8th pill.

Alwayz Stressed · 05-26-2004, 08:36 AM

Just started taking lexapro yesterday and let me tell you, what a night! I was sick to my stomach, tossed & turned all night, woke up in the middle of the night shaking - it was weird. My doctor said that would probably happen for about the first 2 weeks so I guess I'll just have to wait it out. She said to also expect fatigue - do you guys know what it is about the lexapro that causes that?

Megan H · 05-26-2004, 08:45 AM

Not sure what causes the fatigue, but I've definatley got it. I called my doctor and they just told me to wait another week to see if it clears up. I'm so tired, I feel limp and weak, like I'm recovering from the flu. But I don't seem to be worrying as much as I was, and no panic attacks. The stream of thoughts that I have contanstantly seem to have slowed down a bit. AND . . .I've been able to go to bed without checking every nook and crevice and under the bed for intruders. If only I could sleep when I get in bed . . . I'm sure my boss is really getting tired of me coming in to work at 10 or 11. I'm supposed to be there by 7. Thank God for All Perpose Leave. Hope everyone on this gets better and the side effects really do go away in a few days.