- Has anyone NOT gained weight while they were on Zoloft ??? 16th April 2008
... had even less of an appetite than I did on Paxil and Lexapro . I just don't get hungry and wonder if it's from the...
- effexor & sexual side effects 16th April 2008
... with this med (and all drugs I have tried, remeron, lexapro etc) i get sexual side effects where I cannot achieve...
... possibility of going on Wellbutrin...
I was taking Lexapro and had the same problem with my sex drive ( I am...
- Paxil start up ,,, Im having panic attacks 13th April 2008
... having headaches and its driving me nuts. I have tried lexapro made me hyper , effexor was like being in a black...
... starting with a full dose of 10 mg of paxil or 5 mg of Lexapro definitely must be fairly close to taking some pretty...
... panic attacks. They dont get it. My daughter is on lexapro and she said she never had any effects when starting...
... if you don't take it this long.
Have you tried Lexapro ? If I were you I would ask for the Lexapro instead ... . I've heard good things about Lexapro and it is weight neutral and newer, cleaner drug than...
- Stopping lexapro 13th April 2008
... i had to stop taking lexapro due to the side effects. swelling of my face throat...
... I was prescribed lexapro because of anxiety. The causes of my anxiety are no ... longer with me(feeling alone etc). When I was taking lexapro I was fortunate and had no side effects (except weight...
... i was on lexapro because they thought i had seizures that were caused ... by anxiety but turns out lexapro was making me have worse ones along with the side...
... Just a follow-up from stopping lexapro . I lost 5lbs in 8 days since stopping lexapro. No...
- What is the best SSRI in your opinion???? 9th April 2008
... I like Lexapro . It worked very well for me, and I did not experience ... any ill side effects. Lexapro is sort of out of my budget now, and in consultation...
... I've taken Paxil, Lexapro and Zoloft. The Paxil worked great for my anxiety ... but then I became very depressed. Dr switched me to Lexapro , which I tried for 2 months and actually felt worse...
- hypochondria and constant pain 9th April 2008
... tests done too and everything is ok. I take xanax and lexapro , work out everyday and so far so good. ;)
God...
- Is this anxiety????? 6th April 2008
... that means). My GP thinks it anxiety and put me on Lexapro (which is making me fuzzy and I yawn alot) and told...
- Question about valium... 5th April 2008
... to try the valium for anxiety is because I did try Lexapro , but the side effects were just too much too handle...
- Anxiety gone Wild 4th April 2008
... himself the anxiety
I was having. He prescribed Lexapro ( which I have taken before ) , so I went home and ... feared I was becoming a bit psychotic.
I stopped the Lexapro .....I felt it was making it worse..Has anyone else...
- When anxiety attacks the relationship 3rd April 2008
... to, someone objective. The meds my p-doc put me on, lexapro , wellbutrin and klonopin, aren't helping too much...
- Celexa Question 2nd April 2008
... you dont have to deal with side effects. I now take lexapro . Been on SSRI's for over a year.;)...
- SSRI side-effect question 2nd April 2008
... Did anyone taking an SSRI (I started Lexapro last week) have night sweats associated with use?...
... Oh yes! No worries :) I have taken Lexapro for 7 years and it DOES definitely cause the night...
... glad to help you in any way since I have been on lexapro for many years now :)...
- Recently quit Zoloft 2nd April 2008
... on an SSRI than stop, I understand as I am taking lexapro and trying to come off after taking paxil for over ... anxiety worsened when I came off paxil, I went to lexapro because I heard it wasnt a weight gainer, all these...
- SSRI induced dyslexia/short term memory loss? 1st April 2008
... before, My guess is it is the SSRI doing it. I take lexapro and before that it was paxil. Very disturbing isnt...
- Seems I can't tolerate the SSRIs. Anyone else been like this? 1st April 2008
... friend who's now going into her 6th week of taking Lexapro , and today she said she was still suffering extreme...
... the trick for her. Another lady, who's now been on Lexapro for over 6 weeks told me she was STILL suffering from...
- has anyone had weight gain with Xanax? 31st March 2008
... Yeah, I take Lexapro too....
... Klonopin and it caused me to gain weight. If you are on Lexapro that can cause weight as well....
- Paxil to Lexapro any advice on this? 28th March 2008
... while and then went off of it for a year. I then tried Lexapro and I found it was like a major stimulant. My anxiety ... would be very curious to see how you react to the Lexapro after being on paxil as I have read of a number of ... always been into sports. Please let me know how the lexapro goes....
... know how you feel. I am on Zoloft and I am going on Lexapro next week too. I'll also let you know If I feel any...
... I have been on lexapro for about 4 years now, and it has worked wonders for ... has just switched to cymbalta...het doctor told her lexapro will make you gain. I hear some people do and some...
- Xanax & eyes? 27th March 2008
... anxiety, maybe a different type of med is in order, like lexapro or paxil etc. Do you have constant anxiety or does...
- Clearly Communicating to Doc 27th March 2008
... depression. I took medication through some of it, such as Lexapro , but really never stuck with anything. I was thought ... I was prescribed Klonipin(this was while I was on Lexapro ), but that really didn't seem to do much for my anxiousness...
- hey guys, now I'm REALLY confused!!!! 27th March 2008
... the best for anxiety (funny that, I had heard it was Lexapro ......oh well!). Anyway, I did have Lustral a while...
- Xanax ???????? 27th March 2008
... ??? PLEASE................I am also on 20 mgs of Lexapro ..........
... meds after I replied. ok, how long have you been on Lexapro ?...
... Yes, Lexapro 20mgs....
... was on Effexor, and was taken off that and moved to Lexapro ........
... still that bad and the Xanax isnt working it maybe the lexapro not working as well. What does your doctor say about ... it? They may increase the dosage on lexapro ....
... He has said somethng about increasing the lexapro to 30 mgs. I have yet to do so. Think I should...
- Need help and advice 26th March 2008
... the last 10 years it has
gotten worse. I have took Lexapro , which helped for
awhile. Then, recently I was put...
- Paxil 26th March 2008
... There are others out there to try. My mom takes Lexapro and her doctor informed her that Lexapro has less...
- effexor 24th March 2008
... last 2 months, so doctor want to take me off and try lexapro 10mg she told me to take 37.5 mg of effexor with a ... lexapro for a week and then just lexapro does anyone know if thats enough time to wean off...
... thanks everyone for the reply, im on day four with 10mg lexapro and 37.5mg effexor so far all i had was a headach...
- Any men on Cialis, Viagra for SSRI related sexual disfunction? 24th March 2008
... No problem at all with me. I take lexapro 10 mg. I started taking 20 mg of cialis. It worked...
- what anti-anxiety med to try 22nd March 2008
... For anti-anxiety, I was put on Lexapro , about 4 years ago. I took a long time to think about ... to start taking something, and my doctor put me on Lexapro . I took it for about a year, and then went off it ... The day I gave birth to my second son, I started lexapro again, and that was 2 years ago. I am still on 10 ... everybody is different. Another great thing about lexapro is it does not take 4-6 weeks like the others do,...
- Health Anxiety...Share your Story 20th March 2008
... doing the CT scan. I am taking low doses of Ativan and Lexapro and trying to remain calm, but it is so hard. I get...
- My story 17th March 2008
... discussing issues helps me better. I first started taking Lexapro for anxiety about 7 years ago and then took Celexa...
- Off Cymbalta, Weight loss 17th March 2008
... during my stent on cymbalta and a short period on Lexapro . I've been working with a personal trainer for about...
... when I was on Lexapro I gained alot of weight and I still havn't lost it...
- I am about to crack, help. 17th March 2008
... 3-4 months.
I am a wreck, and taking 20 mg. of Lexapro , and 1 klopolin up to three times a day as needed...
... I take lexapro daily and xanax as needed for anxiety, but mostly...
... the addictive qualities they have.
Also, if the Lexapro has helped you with your anxiety before, you and dr ... increasing the dose. I think I was taking 40mg when on Lexapro , but it just did not work well for my depression....
- Is anxiety making me so insecure and paranoid in relationships? Can it trigger OCD? 15th March 2008
... anxiety or do I also have OCD? My doctor has me on Lexapro and Wellbutrin and now Ativan 2x a day so I hope it...
- why do i keep feeling numbness in my head? 13th March 2008
... going on for 5mos. It is rare now that I have been on Lexapro though. It is really scary. Sometimes I will fill...
- Confused!! Plz Help 13th March 2008
... think you should try both. What doseage are you on for lexapro ? I am on 10 mg, and I have been for years. It works ... let me know what dosage you are on. Also, I take the lexapro at night.
Good luck and I hope I helped.
Kass...
... Hi Gigi,
I've been on Paxil, Lexapro and am now on Zoloft. The Paxil worked great for my ... anxiety but I became depressed and the dr switched me to Lexapro . I did not do well on it and do remember the nausea...
... If the Xanax works keep taking it. Try to cut your Lexapro in half and see if that helps. I tried three different...
- Tell me something good about Zoloft 13th March 2008
... I went straight from Lexapro after 6 weeks (it was not working for me) to Zoloft ... effect has been sexual, but had the same problem with Lexapro and Paxil. I've never felt like a zombie or drugged...
- Anyone Every Get This Im Scared? 11th March 2008
... and the doc's all say it's anxiety. I have been on Lexapro for 3mos and that feeling is gone. so i guess it...
... many of these posts, I truly think it is due to the lexapro (I'm on 20 mg./day) and take 0.25 mg of Xanax as needed...
- Rebound anxiety? 11th March 2008
... just doing my normal thing and it hits me. I've tried lexapro , and the side-effects were not worth it. It was bad...
... meds, every day.* I know that the AD meds, such as Lexapro , have to be taken every day, but I was given the impression...
- Prozac and Wine 8th March 2008
... once in a while and I'm on Wellbutrin in the AM and Lexapro in the PM. I had to cut back the amount I drank because...
- I need help; I'm at the end of my rope 2nd March 2008
... probably will from these, too. I have some samples of Lexapro but haven't dared to take them yet, mainly because...
- Anxiety and Driving? PLEASE help 1st March 2008
... with an awkward smile and he handed me some sample Lexapro .
First attempt at a whole pill (don't recall the...
- Do Anti Depressants work for Anxiety ? 29th February 2008
... and it was horrible gave me hallucinations. tried lexapro and made anxiety worse and put me in hospital bvecause ... of what it is suppossed to do. dr said never take lexapro again he has seen it do the opposite in some people...
- Fuzzy Feeling 27th February 2008
... .for 3 years. Every day. I have been on Prozac, Lexapro , and now Effexor for a few years now. I also take...
- GAD or Bipolar? 25th February 2008
... another vicious cycle. I am on lithium (600 mg) , lexapro (10) and Klonopin. On this I still don't feel "NORMAL...
- Lexapro experiences...Please share 24th February 2008
... hi i have been on Lexapro for almost 3 mos. Probably after 6 wks it seemed...
... ya, at least this first week, Anyways yeah I think lexapro helped me for a year or so but other things where...
... Hello,
I've been on Lexapro for about 9 months now, along with clonazepam. It ... sounds like they need to up your dosage. I take 20mg Lexapro w/a .5 of Clonazepam and I feel pretty good most of...
- Nausea 24th February 2008
... anxiety, stress, and more anxiety. i started taking lexapro about two years ago and noticed a big drop in my general...
- What do you take to sleep on SSRIs? (Zoloft) 23rd February 2008
... sleep trouble. All SSRI's have kept us up except for Lexapro but that made me be glued to the couch all the time...
- Zoloft for GAD.. when does it kick in? 23rd February 2008
... Hi Joe,
I went directly from Lexapro to 50 mg of Zoloft for one week and 100 mg on the ... noticed a big difference by the second week. I think the Lexapro was making me worse. I feel pretty much normal on...
- Celexa and weight issues.... 21st February 2008
... slowed my turtle metabolism down some more. I took lexapro for 3 weeks and lost 9 lbs. But it made my blood...
... been taking it for about a year now...switched from Lexapro (because I was gaining weight). I've gained about...
- Please help! I am falling apart! 19th February 2008
... been a very anxious and depressed person and started Lexapro about 3 years ago, and have had a new lease on life...
... Also you said your anxiety was gone when you went on Lexapro . Is that also an anti- anxiety med as well as an antidepres...
- Medications for anxiety? 14th February 2008
... gain some weight, but i needed to bulk up anyway. Lexapro i had 0 side effects, on Paxil i had a decrease in ... waking up in pools of sweat. When i first was put on lexapro though my doctor said it ahs the least side effects...
- Mixing meds 14th February 2008
... Can you mix lexapro with nyquil? I have such a bad cold and am having...
... and am currently on Celexa (the "sister" drug to Lexapro ) and have been taking lots of cold/flu medication...
- New Meds. 11th February 2008
... your doctor's visit go?
I'm on the "sister" drug to Lexapro ..."Celexa," and it's a good anti-depressant.
It's...
- Severe Anxiety with other medications 8th February 2008
... another problem was they didn't work lol, was Paxil and lexapro . Have you had any luck with klonopin? i'm going to...
- How long before withdrawl symptoms from SSRIs start. 4th February 2008
... WOW.... that must be tough. Have you ever tried Lexapro ? That's what I was recently put on. I've been having ... troublesome as going on it. Thats why I went with the Lexapro . I hope that the Welbutrin works for you, let me know...
... after I had been on the Effexor for a couple of weeks. Lexapro and Celexa have a reputation for sexual side effects...
- tremors/ not sleeping 4th February 2008
... Also, when i was taking my SSRI's ( first lexapro then paxil) i would have the WORST nightmares i have...
- Woke up feeling this way...hasn't stopped since 2nd February 2008
... 2 mos of not believing the Drs. I started to take Lexapro . It is helping tremendously. I just want you to...
... attack doesn't get blown out of proportion.
Dr gave me Lexapro to start. I hate taking pills. I hate taking Xanax ... Valium but have not had side effects. I don't know how Lexapro will affect me. If it would help I'd be so inclined...
- What do I do Now? 31st January 2008
... hide though I've tried.
I have two weeks supply of Lexapro sitting in my drawer just waiting to be opened and...
... suggested 10 mg. of Celexa, which is the "sister" drug to Lexapro .
That's when I cut it in half (for a week) and I...
... you have any side effects from Celexa? If I start Lexapro I definitely would take just 10 mg. That would be...
... too am very, very sensitie to meds. Dr. had me on Lexapro 3 yrs ago. After two days I got a burning sensation...
- Celexa? 31st January 2008
... I have been off Lexapro for almost a year. I went back to the dr today. I ... don't feel I need something as strong as Lexapro , I had been doing somewhat ok w/out it. He put me...
... I would assume the side effects to be identical. Lexapro has one molecule that celexa does not have, but is...
... too.
I heard that Celexa is the "sister" drug to Lexapro .
It was out quite a few years, before Lexapro.
I...
... I have been on both. I was only on lexapro for 3 weeks. I lost 9 lbs and my blood pressure was...
- Could I be misdiagnosed? 31st January 2008
... my depression/obsessive thoughts.
I was put on lexapro 10mg a day. It did not cure everything. The depression...
... I'm on Celexa (very close to Lexapro ), and was also prescribed generic Klonopin for insomnia ... while you're still getting somewhat adjusted to the Lexapro . Some doctors balk at anti-anxiety pills, but, I...
- Good things = Something bad.... 29th January 2008
... you cope with it? I think I may have to go back on Lexapro , which worked wonders, but couldn't afford it anymore...
... anymore. Have you tried celexa. It is related to lexapro and is only $4.00 at Walmart. Godbless...
... I was prescribed Celexa today. Lexapro worked well for me, I have been off for almost a year ... feel like I may need something, just not as strong as Lexapro . Thanks...I get that feeling too, that as long as...
- Desensitization/Unconditioning 24th January 2008
... have the same story as I said earlier. I just started Lexapro again. I went off meds for 6 months because I gain...
- Anxiety or depression- I'm not sad though... 23rd January 2008
... I had to go on Celexa, which is very similar to Lexapro . Without it, I would be totally obsessing, I'm sure...
- kinda scary...is this dangerous? 23rd January 2008
... have GAD and I finally went for help. Starting with lexapro . Took for 3 months getting up to 20mg. Didn't work...
- Anxiety and Pregnant 23rd January 2008
... been on and off effexor, xanax xr, ativan, and tried lexapro . Effexor and the xanax work but I am trying to get...
- Have questions about Lexapro?????? 23rd January 2008
... Hello I have been on Lexapro for the same amount of time and did notice a couple...
... panic attacks? All this does seem to help. I am on lexapro and xanax as needed. Let me know....
... No I'm not on any other meds just Lexapro ...it's been feeling like it is wearing off for about...
... maybe just up your dose some people take 20-40mg of lexapro . dont freak out....
- Gad 20th January 2008
... Thanks for asking. I went to Dr. and was put on Lexapro . I have lost 20lbs since stopping meds 6 months ago...
... Well if you are wanting to gain some weight back the Lexapro will probably do it for you. It makes you want to...
- HELP! Court ordered punishment for school trunancy from Anxiety 17th January 2008
... at the camp, he ended up hospitalized and placed on Lexapro & Buspirone. And is getting counceling for the anxiety...
- Freaking 17th January 2008
... great. I so hate feeling like this. I am starting lexapro today. I hope it will take my bad feelings away. Anyone...
- Daily anxiety. What are your everyday symptoms? 16th January 2008
... don't have to go through all that again. I was on Lexapro and Xanax as needed. Do you feel bad all day long...
- Scary Episodes at Night :( will someone please help 16th January 2008
... klopin at night like I do I am assuming ( I take my 5mg lexapro and .5 mg of klonopin at night before bed) I would...
- Anyone been on Klonopin? Please help... 13th January 2008
... am on it as well .5mg and its saved me along with lexapro 5mg. Dont be afraid it doesnt "drug you out"...
- Buspar Question 12th January 2008
... the Buspar for about a year and only on Geodon and Lexapro and I feel much better. I guess the important thing...
- Are these symptoms normal? 11th January 2008
... Thank you all for posting. Yes I am on Lexapro 20mg 1x per day. And I'm not on klonopin anymore,...
... things to our bodies, can't they? Have you been on the Lexapro a long time. I just came off of it after 2 months ... week, and am feeling better over all. I think the Lexapro did not agree with me.
I hope you find something...
... Hi Granny0
Yes I have been on the Lexapro for about 3 yrs. they just upped my dose to 20mg a...
- Did I do enough medically? 11th January 2008
... taking meds either but I am on a very lose dose of lexapro 5mg and my life is much better now. I would much...
- Losing Control 8th January 2008
... Effexor, Klonopin, Wellbutrin (XL and SR), Celexa, Lexapro , and a few others. I stay on them for about 6 months...
- Need help with Celexa issue thanks 8th January 2008
... I am on lexapro which is the name brand sister drug for celexa. I...
