- Looking for a different med
... feel "normal" again. I want to hear from someone who lexapro worked wonders for and then it stopped working after ... certain people have kind of the same chemistry and lexapro immediately worked for me and I'm sure it did for...
... another one. You know my endless search to find another lexapro . Literally, J., it worked within minutes--minutes ... similar story...someone on the boards had to have lexapro work really well, really fast and then needed either...
... you and me out there, dont doubt that!.
It wasent lexapro but I started zoloft and I promise you that my story...
... read about that guy who just switches meds when his lexapro wears off and then it works again. You know i got...
... back. I really want to find something to boost the lexapro ...someone is going to have an idea someday, i just...
- Mental Health damaged by strokes?
... taking a major regimen of medications which includes Lexapro (20mg), and trazadone (75mg), and many others. It...
- Why Do I Feel Paranoid-Depressed-and Anxious ALL at the sale time ?
... The dr just yesterday put me back on Klonopin and Lexapro . I havent begun it yet. Now here is the kicker. Along...
- zoloft and decreased male libido
... I had this problem taking lexapro . My doc gave me viagra which didn't help very much ... to cymbalta, and I'm back to where I was before the lexapro ....
- OCD or Schizophrenia? Experts? Need help
... Schizophrenia and OCD. I'm taking Geodon, Abilify, Lexapro .
I think I am delusional though but my doctor hasn...
- Slow thinker
... meds. Geodon and Abilify for my schizophrenia. And Lexapro for my OCD. Thanks I'll check into that....
... for over a year now, Abilify for about 4 months. Lexapro a month....
... It may be the addition of the Lexapro . I would start with researching the lexapro... I...
... QUOTE=Jenn4508;3150331]It may be the addition of the Lexapro . I would start with researching the lexapro... I ... Have a Good Weekend!
I'm not sure if it is the lexapro , I've had this problem for a while even before I went ... on lexapro . I will definitely talk to my doctor about this though...
- switched meds again, have questions...HELP!!!
... ..Doc took me back off of that and put me back on Lexapro ..(I have Borderline personality disorder, so I dont ... back on this....) Anyway, I am on the fourth day on Lexapro again...I have been getting quite angry on it, more...
... stopping the cymbalta, instead of coming from the lexapro . Did you wean off it?...
- Interfence with Antidepressants and Birth Control???
... time I took Ortho Tri Cyclen and the -Lo I was on Lexapro & then Wellbutrin (antidepressants) and there was...
- cymbalta for depression/anxiety/borderline personality disorder?
... effects of cymbalta? Dr. rx'ed today in place of Lexapro which didnt seem to work and gave killer headaches ... have any of my conditions, and neither cymbalta or Lexapro has worked, does anyone have any suggestions? Thank...
... effects of cymbalta? Dr. rx'ed today in place of Lexapro which didnt seem to work and gave killer headaches ... have any of my conditions, and neither cymbalta or Lexapro has worked, does anyone have any suggestions? Thank...
- Lexapro-your experiences with it, please
... I know there are several posts already with Lexapro in them, but this one I was wanting to make specifically ... From what I have seen on here, for the most part, Lexapro has gotten some pretty good reviews, well tolerated ... I can feel it. You know how that is!
Anyway.... Lexapro experiences anyone? I appreciate it lots, as for 3...
... are more anxiety issues.
So today I took my first Lexapro . I read your post and decided to just do it and see ... and had a panic attack. I highly doubt it was the Lexapro so soon but my fear of the unknown of the pill and ... I gotta nip that in the butt fast. But I took the Lexapro today with the logic that I had things to do and that ... instead did it in the car. UGH!!!
Ok, so back to the Lexapro for the first day. I have been on edge and feels like ... to help. I will be taking another dose tomorrow of Lexapro . I want to give it a fair chance. I read somewhere ... By the way, I have had no other side effects of the Lexapro except for the extra anxiety, but then that could ... against me. I figure that I might as well start the Lexapro now and try it out, and see if it can help with anxiety...
... feel the anxiety about 15 minutes after taking the Lexapro . I just get a wave of extreme anxiety come over me...
... yet?
I haven't gotten any hot flashes from the Lexapro , but I get them when I get a panic attack. Especially ... again and so I had to take some more. Now I am on the Lexapro and having to take more again like in March. GRR! ... doesn't get better soon, then I will have to stop the Lexapro . It's supposed to make me less panicky not more. Where...
... Hey guys,
I lovvveedd Lexapro ! What I did not like was the 38 lb weight gain in ... anti-anxiety meds, so I have to stay away from those, Lexapro helped soooo much with my anxiety, but in a very mild...
... [QUOTE=sons2;3109041]Hey guys,
I lovvveedd Lexapro ! What I did not like was the 38 lb weight gain in ... anti-anxiety meds, so I have to stay away from those, Lexapro helped soooo much with my anxiety, but in a very mild ... feeling the good feeling effects? I have been on the Lexapro in 1/4 of 10mgs. since Monday. In other words, I break ... taking a Xanax about 10 minutes before I take the Lexapro to try to stop anxiety from hittng me. Helps. I sometimes...
... I was 20 mg of Lexapro . It took a good 4 weeks to get really used to it....
... in. Tomorrow will be a week that I have been on the Lexapro . Zey, you are about a week ahead of me. How's it going ... smoothly unlike last week when I had just taken my first Lexapro and was so worried, etc., and "lost it". I am sure ... better this time! =) I am much more comfortable on the Lexapro now. I know it's not going to hurt me. I can't wait...
... [QUOTE=sons2;3110966]I was 20 mg of Lexapro . It took a good 4 weeks to get really used to it. ... sons2
Wow, 20mgs.. How long were you on the Lexapro ? Did you get off of it because of the weight gain ... Please keep us posted and if you can think of any other Lexapro positives! =)...
... about 10 years ago and first put on Zoloft. When Lexapro came out, I switched. I was on 60mg for about 2 years ... I currently take Celexa which is the older form of Lexapro because I don't have insurance and can't afford the...
... about 10 years ago and first put on Zoloft. When Lexapro came out, I switched. I was on 60mg for about 2 years ... I currently take Celexa which is the older form of Lexapro because I don't have insurance and can't afford the ... of any ssri, as I understand. I have read on other Lexapro threads that over 20 or 30 is just redundant and really ... apprehensive to say the least to take another ssri, Lexapro , even though I have read some good things on it. ... do all my best to keep at it! =)
I didn't know Lexapro is another form of Celexa. I thought Celexa was newer ... .
I can only afford the Lexapro because I am going to a clinic and because of our...
- xanax vs. lexapro (benzo vs. anti-depressant)
... well can i use the xanax UNTIL im ready to start the lexapro ...i just cant get the courage up to use it just yet...
... I also took them with anti depressant (Prozac and Lexapro )..
Of course I'm no doctor so I suggest you give...
... I also took them with anti depressant (Prozac and Lexapro )..
Of course I'm no doctor so I suggest you give...
... Lexapro is an anti-depressant med. Xanax is an anti-anxiety ... The nurse practitioner at my oncologist prescribed Lexapro a few months back. When I saw her on that day I was ... She read that as depression and wrote a script for Lexapro . I told her that I had never fared well with anti ... m sure there are lots of people who fare well with Lexapro and other anti-depressants, I'm just not one of them...
... issue but i get depressed due to it ya know...they say lexapro can help with the anxiety but i dont know if i have...
... limited usage, that I visited my doctor and went on Lexapro 10mg. back in Oct. '06. Initially the Lexapro sent ... times a day which I did for about a week, until the Lexapro started to kick in. While on Lexapro there have been ... mg tablet but that is a rarity. Since starting the Lexapro , I have gained almost 10 pounds and have begun, in ... things are going well so I've begun to wean off the Lexapro which has been going fine so far.
I'm down to 5mg ... to be off it by Aug. 4th. As far as the Xanax vs. Lexapro debate, from my own personal experience, I think the ... more in that it just made me feel "normal".... the Lexapro put me in somewhat of a brain fog and I almost felt...
... limited usage, that I visited my doctor and went on Lexapro 10mg. back in Oct. '06. Initially the Lexapro sent ... times a day which I did for about a week, until the Lexapro started to kick in. While on Lexapro there have been ... mg tablet but that is a rarity. Since starting the Lexapro , I have gained almost 10 pounds and have begun, in ... things are going well so I've begun to wean off the Lexapro which has been going fine so far.
I'm down to 5mg ... to be off it by Aug. 4th. As far as the Xanax vs. Lexapro debate, from my own personal experience, I think the ... more in that it just made me feel "normal".... the Lexapro put me in somewhat of a brain fog and I almost felt...
... THAT i need some type of anti depressant ...guess lexapro ...
the xanax can only do so much...
... ride it out with the xanax for awhile or start the lexapro ...like i said im gonna start at a small dose
what...
... sad sometimes and depressed
the doc said to try the lexapro ...
so there is nothing to be scared of then??...
... There's nothing wrong with trying the medication ( Lexapro ) to see if it helps. It might be the answer for you...
... Please keep us posted with how the Lexapro is going. I'm supposed to be starting on it in a few...
... mysticohl;3091932]Please keep us posted with how the Lexapro is going. I'm supposed to be starting on it in a few...
... zeyavia, I was wondering, what mg you are taking of Lexapro and how long have you taken it? I have heard it could ... I need the reassurance. OCD, you see....=\ But the Lexapro is supposed to help me with that too. ;)
PS--Please ... take more Xanax and then with a bit of time on the Lexapro , I would feel less of a need to take the Xanax, and...
... to do
And so how are things going with the Lexapro ? You mentioned you were on it a week now. How much...
... nothing...i got that advice from someone who takes lexapro now and is well into it...and started that way......
... TERM...
i just dont know what to do
I've been on Lexapro before, but I don't remember how I felt when I was ... help you feel more relaxed.
You can probably take Lexapro and Xanax together for a while, then go off the Xanax...
... become addicted to them very easily. SSRI's such as Lexapro actually help change your brain chemistry, which is...
- What to Expect?:Going to a Therapist
... with major depression almost 5 years ago. I took Lexapro and then, Wellbutrin for almost 2 years. It gave...
- Cymbalta
... prescribed this drug for depression/GAD since the Lexapro I've been on hasn't been working. Any comments, complaints...
- Wellbutrin Withdrawal?
... none because it was a different kind of AD. I was on Lexapro a few years ago for only five weeks, and stopping...
- Don't know what to do.
... worse.
I take Klonopin 1 mg three times a day and lexapro 20mg once a day for Panic Disorder (guess thats why...
- Does anybody here know how Celexa affects the skin?
... similar laser to laser hair removal, I was taking Lexapro , which is a variation of Celexa. I had no problems ... prevent wrinkles down the road.
My husband was on Lexapro when he has laser hair removal and he did not have...
- scared and frightened
... manic. I didnt want to be pregnant. I started taking lexapro and its side effects affected my thinking abilities ... called me a liar! I went to my doctor and she said the lexapro i was taking caused me to lie and acted like i did...
... time. Hang in there girl. I saw that you are on Lexapro and talked about being manic. From this information...
- lots of mental health problems unsolved even with meds
... because nothing seems to work.
He has been on Lexapro , Seroquil, Trazadone, Paxil, Effexor, Abilify, Remeron...
- Wellbutrin XL
... initial anxiety increase if I wasn't already taking Lexapro . It is really intense but going away now....
- Please Help!!
... absolutely nothing for my panic attacks. I've also taken Lexapro and Prozac, and had the same results. Do you have...
- Taking Lexapro PRN
... No, lexapro is definately not an as needed medication. He has ... needed basis. Maybe he has those mixed up with the lexapro ?...
- Will anything work for me?
... terrible side effects, Paxil...terrible to come off of, Lexapro , Celexa, Klonopin, Rozerem, Omega-3, Melatonin, Vistaril...
- Lamictal
... had depression for years and I have been on Prozac, Lexapro , Celaxa, Paxil, Effexor, Zoloft and many more. Well...
- Bad Anxiety..weird Feeling... Need Adivce Please
... different people. If one doesn't work, try something else. Lexapro has a good reputation for working with the least amount...
- Can't stop negative thoughts
... depression but its been under control since I'm taking Lexapro . I no longer cry frequently and my sadness is under...
- Risperidone
... like I was crawling out of my skin. Have you tried Lexapro , or any of the other SSRI's?...
- Hearing alot about Effexor lately....
... stop and think for a minute, hasn't prozac, paxil, lexapro all had their time in the spotlight? I remember the...
- fustrated all the time
... and that takes alot out of me. the doctor put me on lexapro and it seems that is helping some.
I think it is...
- Seroquel Question
... it is non-addictive but the meds I just went off ( Lexapro , Lamictal, Gabitril, and Ativan) were all supposed...
- So much pain....how do I heal?
... lexapro can take up to 6 weeks to work and occasionally never...
... thanks for responding, I've been on Lexapro for five months, so I think maybe it should be changed...
... several anti-depressants...all of them I think. I liked Lexapro a lot, but it made me grind my teeth, and eventually ... has me on a combination of Effexor (very similar to Lexapro ) and Buspar. It seems to keep me fairly level...but...
- So many problems....how do I heal?
... from the other. I'm getting counseling, and I'm on Lexapro , and Centhroid....what else can I do? Any suggestions...
- Husband's derealization problem
... years since I've read up on it though..... I now take Lexapro and Gabatril, and most days I have no problems.
...
- Obsessive Compulsive disorder
... symptoms get worse if I get nervous.
The DR gave me Lexapro and the side effects were so bad there was no way...
- Newbie - Too Much Meds?
... parasomnia. I have taken paxil, wellbutrin, effexor, lexapro and zoloft. Zoloft is the only med that keeps my...
- ok this is what im doing need help badly
... wants to pull me off from it and slowly put me on lexapro --doc stated that lexapro has less chance of weight ... xanax and abilify for anxiety ONLY--Im afraid to take lexapro --doc is weaning me off paxil and man o man am i dizzy ... --I am to take 5 mg paxil then start lexapro 5 mgs--scared to death--can someone give me some insite ... as to lexapro causing --weight gain, or am i not taking paxil decrease ... mgs for 3 days--then while taking 5mgs paxil--start lexapro 5 mgs--been afraid to start it--im dizzy as heck ...
... ve heard that some of the anti D's can cause this. Lexapro is a good med. my wife has taked it before....
... same thing right now - weaning off Paxil and starting Lexapro . Have you heard of "Paxil flu"? It's what they call ... support groups dedicated ONLY to Paxil withdrawal. The Lexapro , I think, is helping me survive the Paxil W/D symptoms...
... did your dizziness go away when you started on the lexapro ? I cant stand this--Im ready to join ya in the hospital...
... have gained weight on generic paxil I wouldn't go on Lexapro . I have been taking Lexapro for almost 2 years and...
... I checked with several pharmisists and the doc and lexapro is supposed to be the one that has less chance of ... this--heck--going through paxil flu and then starting lexapro in a few days--I have been crying, dizzy, lightheadedness...
... Right now I am on Lexapro and I am eating healthy, and keeping a positive mind ... , and getting exercise. When I took Lexapro previousely, I did not pay attention to my eating ... lifestyle. I gained about 20 pounds. This time around on Lexapro , I have lost the 20 pounds and eating only healthy ... not. Its a trial and error thing. I wish you well on Lexapro , its worth a try. Both Paxil and Lexapro have worked...
... get another doctor. Paxil flu can last for WEEKS. Lexapro can take some time to kick in. So it takes a long ... time to figure out if the Lexapro is working.
When you're going off a drug, you...
... doses, if that. My older brother gained 50 pounds on Lexapro . Ask about WELLBUTRIN. It's worst side effect, however...
- going to try cymbalta, anyone have luck with it?
... today. My doctor is going to have me stay on 10mg of lexapro and 10mg of nortriptyline and then stop taking nortriptyli ... ne eventually, then wean off lexapro . I am hoping this works. I have had so many med. failures...
- Prescribed Zoloft- good??
... helpful. Today I take something different its called Lexapro and I like it as well. If Zoloft works for you, you...
- Lexapro Question
... Hi! I have been on Lexapro for almost 2 years. I am still tired, however, I do...
... There are some posts about Lexapro and tiredness on the Anxiety boards you may want to...
... I have been on Lexapro for right at a month now. I couldn't sleep at first...
... I love the lexapro on it 3wks but I do notice I'm eating more can't afford...
- Losing my mind
... undersatand completely and now I have been taking lexapro for 4 days, Man the differance. Even my kids like...
- Mental Health Experiences
... GAD-Generalized Anxiety Disorder) and began taking Lexapro . I started working and became excellent at my job ... and began suffering more anxiety. I now am back on Lexapro which helps with depression/and anxiety and have realized...
- Coming off lexapro
... time (also the other user suggested) i am out of the lexapro right now but have the original verision i used cipramil...
- Lexipro anyone?
... big time about a year ago and my doc wanted to try Lexapro this time around as he said it did not have as many ... the side effects of the zoloft.wwll, i have been on Lexapro for well over a year now and it really helped quite ... the higher dose, i am sooo much better.i think the Lexapro is one of the better anti Ds out there and it definitely ... patience and don't be afraid to try another med if the Lexapro does not work for you.marcia...
... Totally agree!! Lexapro for me has been a Godsend!! Only side effect I've...
... From the male side of it, Lexapro , Paxil and other SSRI's have the effect of preventing...
- It Really Hurts To Be Me
... day to day.
I am 32 and on klonopin (2years) and lexapro (1 month). I do feel better. Much better but still...
- Is it ok to feel anger
... looking for away to loose this anger. I have been put on Lexapro and Seroquil for 4 months. The doctor just kept raising...
... and party, my life is my children.
I take 30mgs of Lexapro and 1mg of xanex to get to sleep. Girl, I still feel...
- SOMATIZATION? dizziness 24/7 when walking
... i should get on an anti depressant, and suggested lexapro or zoloft, but i haven't tried it yet because i hate...
- Experiences with Wellbutrin?
... after stopping the med. I have taken Prozac, Effexor, Lexapro and then the Wellbutrin. Now I just take 200 mg....
- SSRI side effect
... feeling in my pinky for a couple days now and am on Lexapro ....
... you experienced any heart fluttering in relation to Lexapro ? I'm trying to figure out if that is typical or not...
- Lexapro Question
... Yep I had the Lexapro flutters when I first started. It worked so well for ...
Hope this helps, good luck, let me know how the Lexapro works out for you....
- Effexor and ringing in the ears??
... problem?
If so, does it go away?
Also, since stopping Lexapro and starting this Effexor, I've started having pretty...
- Best Med for Depression/Path Lying/Anger???
... depression, and serious anger management issues. I take lexapro I've only been taking it for two weeks, but it's made...
- whats happing to me? please help
... reach me and im sick of the rediculous thoughts. im on lexapro and have been for 3 weeks and i feel worse but my...
- Effexor XL
... of water could quinch my thirst. I was switched to Lexapro which I don't feel is as effective as Effexor. Effexor...