- Too much Xanax? 28th July 2007
... (i've taken a lot) but may consider going back on lexapro . that was the best of the bunch. before that though...
... me to lower the dose. if not, i'll just go back to lexapro .
i haven't really started doing these things...
... it's a benzodiazepine (such as Xanax) or an SSRI ( Lexapro ). Many psych's prescribe both to take simultaneously ... That, IMO, is way too much. When you were taking Lexapro , how much was it? 200-300 mg? That's a lot, too...
... benzo intake. if that doesn't work, i'll go back to lexapro ....
- Do Ssri's Make You Feel Numb 27th July 2007
... mentioned on another site that i have no appetite on lexapro ...is this normal number one
but then someone said...
... antidepressant, the side effects and results seen with Lexapro will vary from person to person. Several years ago ... , I was on Zoloft which is very similar to Lexapro and I definitely noticed that I was eating less and...
- lexapro dosage 24th July 2007
... actually, I'm in the same boat right now. The 10mg of Lexapro is sort of working... doing a bit better on it than...
... Hey guys,
I am on 10mg of lexapro and i feel better but I know I don't feel like I could...
... familiar with the less desirable side effects of the Lexapro and know what to expect there. I'm just having much...
... depending on my anxiety, however I would just like the Lexapro to do the job and not need the ativan. Let us know...
... case you are, I wanted to give you that update on the Lexapro dosage increase. I've been at 20mgs for 3 weeks now...
- For those new to anxiety.... 23rd July 2007
... approriate medication if required.
I've been on Lexapro (10 mg) for about ten months and things have been...
... but it involved two trips to the ER. I am also on Lexapro (10 mg - but the doc boosted it to 20) and Klonopin...
- heart palps 23rd July 2007
... referred me to a psychiatrist - he wound up giving me Lexapro and Klonopin.
I guess when you say "you don't...
- escitalopram (cipralex) for anxiety 19th July 2007
... This is the generic of Lexapro . I was on it for a few months along with Klonopin...
- stubborn about meds/therapy 18th July 2007
... effexor, several very close friends of mine have been on lexapro and paxil..I have kicked my panic disorder but it...
- Fears of transitioning to a new job - health insurance related 18th July 2007
... be sans health insurance for a few months - I'm on Lexapro and generic Klonopin - both low doses - but still...
- HEART PALPS W/panic attc? any NON-pharm suggestions, help??? 18th July 2007
... Toporil (sp?) - a beta blocker, before being put on Lexapro and generic Klonopin....
- Hey Zeyavia! 16th July 2007
...
Just checking in to see how you are doing on the Lexapro ? I feel alot better:) , although I'm still having...
... No more laying in bed all day! Good luck on your Lexapro journey. Side effects suck but for the most part they...
- should i UP my dosage of xanax 12th July 2007
... taking .25 like once or twice a day and i just started lexapro BUT the xanax doesnt help that much anymore...so should...
... Why are you taking Xanax and Lexapro ? Is it for anxiety and depression. Xanax is very hard...
... taking xanax cause of anxiety and i just started the lexapro cause he would rather i be on that then the xanax...
- Buspar 12th July 2007
... wasnt really helping and i was taking .25...im also on lexapro which i just started
any thoughts...
... but what is the point of taking it with my lexapro
yes the lex didnt kick in yet but im saying...why...
... Xanax is. Buspar also starts to work sooner than lexapro . Usually the doc will have you take the xanax until...
... my question to you or anyone is then WHY TAKE THE LEXAPRO
if ppl JUST take buspar and xanax then why cant i...
... hoping to get the inner answers or courage to take the Lexapro I have looking at me, any day now, but when will that...
- Paxil withdrawal 11th July 2007
... made things worse.
Need advise. I tried switching to Lexapro and to Cymbalta, and I was still nervous while on...
... Did you give the Cymbalta or Lexapro at least 4 weeks?
some people go on Prozac to...
... be something I need to check into.
I stopped the Lexapro after a week because if gave me flashes and terrible...
- Lexapro dosage 11th July 2007
... Hi i just started taking lexapro about 2 months ago. I am taking 20 mg a day. It seems...
... resiliance for drugs. I tried Paxil, Zoloft and now Lexapro but none seem to make much of a difference. It's just...
... 3091982]My psych wants me to increase my dosage of lexapro to 40 mg. pr day. It seems like a lot to me. Does...
- take xanax every______hours??? 10th July 2007
... You can take 2 a day. I am on Lexapro and I took the xanax for a few weeks everyday until ... the lexapro kicked in. I have been on it a couple of months and...
... there for. You will not bcome addicted because the lexapro should quick in and start working. alyce...
- Please help w/alternative for paxil 9th July 2007
... I take Lexapro and I feel REALLY good on it and can be "energizing...
- I feel so alone 9th July 2007
... Zonasamide (anti-seizure)- got rash from Lamactal
Lexapro 40 mg's (Paxil-Zoloft still no help)
Xanax 4 - 2mg...
- Morning panic attacks 8th July 2007
... nightmares. Any one experiencing this. I am only on 5 mg. Lexapro and ativan as needed. I have been relatively anxiety...
- heart palpitations and exercise 8th July 2007
... a beta blocker and my psychiatrist prescribed me Lexapro and generic-brand Klonopin. Both said exercise was...
- Please Help!!!-i Get Really Bad Butterflies In My Stomach 8th July 2007
... little bit. I can't get rid of it. I take 40 mg's Lexapro and 4 2 mg's of Xanax a day which is a lot. Maybe...
- does the dosage/ effects of xanax intensify if taken with lexapro 7th July 2007
... I am on lexapro and take xanax as needed. That is a bunch of crap ... said "Alyce, Xanax will not change the effects of the Lexapro . In other words it won't prevent it from working to ... it's fullest capacity nor will it intesify the Lexapro . She knows how I am and I have been seeing her for...
... I am doing great on the lexapro . I am perimenopausal and after 20 years my ad stopped ... which I have never had for 2 weeks. we stopped it. Lexapro , no side effects (knock on wood) and feel much better...
... while I dont know if it intensifies it for me, the lexapro does intensify things like Aleve and pain meds. Remember...
... [QUOTE=alyce20;3085922]I am doing great on the lexapro . I am perimenopausal and after 20 years my ad stopped ... which I have never had for 2 weeks. we stopped it. Lexapro , no side effects (knock on wood) and feel much better ... if you could give me some of your good feelings on Lexapro . I have some sitting on my table ready for me to take...
- Have to go for surgery-need help!!! 7th July 2007
... have to go for surgery on Tues for it. I take 15mg/ lexapro and .25mg/Xanax a day for anxiety and panic attacks ...
Also, maybe its just me, but it seems like the Lexapro amplifies any other meds I take. I can take 1 Aleve...
... that helps a little. I'm still worried about the lexapro and them giving me too much though!...
- for stressedteacher are you there??? 6th July 2007
... hormone related but I was still upset. He now has me on Lexapro and that was not the first one I tried. I tried Zoloft...
- headaches from lexapro 5th July 2007
... since then so yeah its possible
but even if it is the lexapro ...it wont last forever
im feeling very positive for...
... Hi there, I take Lexapro , have been on it for 8 months now, and I really like...
... I am on Lexapro and I have been on 10mg for about 8 weeks. Did have...
... suicidal. I immediately stopped, and then went on Lexapro . Honestly, I am so glad I stuck it out. I took Xanax ... 25mg as needed for the first few months on Lexapro too. I even have it now if needed, but I don't need...
- Clonazepam question 5th July 2007
... My anxiety is horrible in the morning also. I'm on Lexapro and Klonopin (clonazepam generic)... I take 1 mg in...
... so, for me - it's first thing in the morning (with Lexapro and the beta blocker Toprol XL (100 mg). I take the...
... I took klonopin at night with my Lexapro . I was able to get a better night sleep. During the...
- worry worry worry 5th July 2007
... Before I started taking my Lexapro I swear I would worry about worrying. From the dumbest...
... constantly have racing thoughts......I've been on lexapro 10 mg twice,in 2003 and last year...did great on it...
- Anyone on Lexapro...what side effects did you have? 3rd July 2007
... same topic as the thread starter...in this case it's Lexapro ...DO NOT post them on THIS thread, start your own...
... away, i'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I found Lexapro to be such a lifesaver. It was rough in the beginning...
- anyone here just take xanax (or other benzo) 3rd July 2007
... xanax once or twice a day (.25 mg) or go and try the lexapro ????????????????...
... I take klonopin and lexapro ...
... how long have you been on the lexapro
how has it worked for you
did you have any side...
- Is it okay to go cold turkey 3rd July 2007
... I have been on 10mg Lexapro for 12 days and it has helped but its KILLING my stomach...
- Pregnancy and anxiety 3rd July 2007
... daughter was born almost 3 years ago. I've been taking Lexapro for about a year with wonder results. Now, I am pregnant ... again and can no longer take lexapro . My dr prescribe me Wellburtin XL, but from what...
... Was Born In 2004 And Am Now Pregnant. I Was Taking Lexapro And Ativan But Now I Have To Only Take It When I Really...
- general anxiety-confused 3rd July 2007
... is buspar. As far as antidepressants, celexa and lexapro are 2 that are good for anxiety. Check with your...
- Prozac for anxiety? 2nd July 2007
... until it stopped working about 3 mo. ago. Then I tried Lexapro , and it did not agree with me, so then I tried Cymbalta...
- Another lexapro question (sorry) 2nd July 2007
... medications affect patients differently. My doctor said Lexapro was more for people with "elevated" or "anxious" personalit ... I haven't gained any weight. Before that, I was on Lexapro for about a year, and maybe I gained ten pounds that ... with more work responsibilities at a desk job.
Lexapro seems to be doing good for me, but obviously, I would ... questions to your doctor.
That said... I was back on Lexapro after my first major anxiety attack a month ago, and...
... I am on lexapro and have gained about 10 pounds in one month. I lost...
... quickly. But.... I wish I had taken wellbutrin with the lexapro . My friend did that and lost the weight she gained ... on lexapro alone....
... that was one major reason i did not wanna start the lexapro ...but at this point im thinking i just need to bite ... wouldnt give me anything else for he thought the lexapro was the best choice for me...i just have to give it...
... but lets make this clear NOT EVERYONE GAINS ON LEXAPRO ...right???
and if you gain it on lex you can also ... lose the weight you did gain while still on lexapro ...
????...
... My orginial question is IF you are going to gain on lexapro how SOON idid all you start to see it?????Without...
... My psych told me the lexapro does NOT cause any shift in metabolism, and therefore ... or South Beach Diet should help.. in fact, when on Lexapro , if you also follow one of those diets, you shouldn...
... many people on this site that have gained weight from Lexapro . Without eating more or working out less. I havn't ... met a doctor yet who has said that Lexapro will not cause a shift.
But, a girl who works ... for me has not gained any weight with Lexapro . She loves it and has not had any anxiety issues since...
... question: how long does it take to notice weightgain on lexapro
the answer: it depends on your body chemistry...some...
- so im gonng try lexapro tonight... 1st July 2007
... I am on Lexapro and I take it in the morning. I have tried a few ad...
... Lexapro is supposed to be the ad with the least side effects...
... Lexapro has been my savior. Give it a try....
... I love my Lexapro . Even if you get side effects they will pass within...
- Getting scared again 1st July 2007
... back then I did NOT want to take an SSRI. Ive tried lexapro for 8 weeks, nothing, and a couple others but it just...
- Mixing SSRI 30th June 2007
... and it's not working anymore. I tried to change to Lexapro , and it did not agree with me at all, then I tried...
- It's back! 30th June 2007
... have you all tried til you found the one?
I tried lexapro , wellbutrin, generic prozac and celexa. And of course...
- To go back on meds or not? 28th June 2007
... general depression in 2004-2005 and my doctor put me on Lexapro . About a year later, I stubbornly cut Lexapro out ... first panic attack. I was put on Klonopin (sp?) and Lexapro (along with the beta blocker Toporil (sp?) - which...
- Just started taking eleva(ZOLOFT) need help!!! 27th June 2007
... felt the same way and worse in some ways. I am now on lexapro no side effects for me and i feel better. This is...
- What to do at the start of a panic/anxiety attack 26th June 2007
... of activity
Meds - I'm on generic Klonopin and Lexapro . Those are seeming to help.
Hope this helps...
- Weird thoughts 26th June 2007
... function for at least a week. The doc put me on 5 mg of lexapro ina ddition to the 60 mg of cymbalta I was already...
- How do you know if your meds have stopped working? 25th June 2007
... just never know what to believe. Anyway I am now on lexapro and while i do feel better from back in march I don...
- Chest pains 23rd June 2007
... racing after three solid hours.
One month later, Lexapro , Toprol and Clonazepam later - and some good counseling...
- Job Difficulties Due To Anxiety... 22nd June 2007
... by the mental health community. I have been taking Lexapro daily since my Dx and Xanax as needed. I have a both...
- Celexa Question!! 22nd June 2007
... my mind happy but I was always nervous, and I tried Lexapro , made me happy but nervous, flashes, and bad gut upset...
- Not even thinking about it, then it comes back! 22nd June 2007
... work for me..she just said its anxiety and put me on lexapro , cuz ive had anxiety for years now..well now i switched...
- Need to get off Klonopin! 21st June 2007
... both my 2 years DOT physicals I was on it along with lexapro at the time,so I assume it's not up to the employer...
- Anyone have increased anxiety after starting an antidepressent? 20th June 2007
... increasing a anti-depressant. I know when I upped my Lexapro it hung around for a few weeks but then evened out...
- Side Effects with medication? 18th June 2007
... I was talking to a friend at work and he is taking lexapro and he said he was told all prescription medicine...
... feel your pain
im deciding now if i should start lexapro or something else
i dont wanna gain weight from it...
- Panic Attack Break throughs??? 18th June 2007
... however I know it works for other people. I am now on Lexapro and I have not had any panic since. I do also have...
- Hello 12th June 2007
... make me tired ect...After the paxil my doc put me on Lexapro and I was like a zombie. Anyway, I just wanted to...
- Question about morning anxiety 12th June 2007
... degree and it always starts in the morning. I am now on Lexapro and Ativan and soooo much of it has lifted. You need...
- Doctor's Appointment Today 12th June 2007
... After episodes since March I am now feeling better on Lexapro . Tried Zoloft did not work. My doctor said the life...
- My Paxil Nightmare -- Please Read!!! 12th June 2007
... not be able to avoid them at all. I'm still on my Lexapro and I guess i'll learn when I try to get off it someday...
- numbness on right side of lips and part of cheek 9th June 2007
... neuro dr. wants me to think about taking Cymbalt or Lexapro ........:)...
... actually had one in front of my doctor. i've tried lexapro , cymbalta, elevil, and wellbutrin, nothing helped...
- Need Help Anxiety!!??? 9th June 2007
... should go away within a month..so she started me on lexapro for my anxiety..and she also told me that its just...
... yeah im on lexapro ..but the dr. told me that she wanted to see me in ... attached to my body if that makes sense lol but maybe the lexapro is kicking it and making me relax..i think its just...
... ive only been on the lexapro for 5 days though ..cuz i had anxiety all my life...
... would be though since your doctor did prescribe you Lexapro then that is their opinion that your issue is anxiety...
- There's Hope! 8th June 2007
... the worst anxiety..about everything. I started on Lexapro and finally got my dose at 10mg and I can safely say...
... prescribed Cymbalta but haven't started it. Seeing that Lexapro really helped you makes me want to take it. Well have...
- Paxil-tired 6th June 2007
... but I know when I was taking Zoloft and another time Lexapro those two did'nt make me feel tired all the time.Otherwise...
- Med info 5th June 2007
... I never had weight issues on Paxil. Or maybe try Lexapro ...finding a med that works is so hard!
Good Luck...
- Using Xanax Safely? 4th June 2007
... what I think is very mild OCD, and I am on 10 mg of Lexapro . Doc also gave me .5 mg Xanax and told me to take...
... dr. gave me .25 but .5 isnt bad at all...but is the lexapro helping...????i mean do you still feel the need for ... how long have you been on the ssri???the dr. gave me lexapro as well but i never took it...and im 29 to....WOW...
... I take Lexapro and just started this for two weeks. I have been on ... and like now I am taking 2 a day. He hopes when the lexapro really kicks in I will not need the xanax as often ... should I take it or should I not. I am hoping the Lexapro will slowly take me off the Xanax, Again I have had...
- new need anxiety help 3rd June 2007
... Paxil...which did nothing but make me sick....then Lexapro not sure if that did anything or not....and xanax...
- Dr. just started me on Zoloft. 3rd June 2007
... and that was horrible. I was a zombie. Now I am on Lexapro . No side effects so far. Alyce...
- Paxil dose 3rd June 2007
... mg. About two months ago it quit working. I tried Lexapro and Cymbalta and neigther agreed with me. Both my...
- does xanax actually produce chemicals that MAKE you have anxiety??? 3rd June 2007
... ago and i never got it filled
then later gave me lexapro ...never took it...then i called last week and asked...
- Must find a way to deal with this! 2nd June 2007
... I am just not a fan of medicine. I tried 10 mg of Lexapro , but it made me fee drunk. I do take the Xanax if...
... driving and get scarred i am gonna pass out. I tried lexapro and cannot take it. I dont take the xannax because...
- upping dose because not working 31st May 2007
... Paxil for nearly 7 yr. and it stopped working. Tried Lexapro and Cymbalta and both did not agree with me. So my...
- mirtazapine 31st May 2007
... are:
Celexa (citalopram) (mainly used in uk)
Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate)
Luvox (fluvoxamine)
Paxil...
- Questions About Alprazolam (xanax) 31st May 2007
... so my dr. gave me lexapro which i have decided not to take...then i called and...
... needed I was very wary. They tried to get me to take Lexapro for my stress related anxiety, but I tried it one...
... yeah i mean he gave me the lexapro but it scared me too much
i know some ppl are on...
- How do you change meds 30th May 2007
... out of the blue.
My doc changed me cold turkey to Lexapro . I got head flashes and bad upset guts/diarrhea, and...
- What Benzo works for you 29th May 2007
... 5 a day was enough. My pdoc is trying to get me on Lexapro , but I'm having problems with it causing more anxiety...
- Anxiety Meds Dilema 29th May 2007
... runner and I lift weights alot too. I gained weight on Lexapro so now I am scared of all SSRI's. It is trial and...
- Have you... 26th May 2007
... of what I know will happen in the morning. I am on Lexapro and wonder if this may be a culprit in this matter...
... the anxiousness.
How long have you been on the lexapro ? All ssri's have the potential to make you nervous...
... I have been on Lexapro 10mg. for about 5-6 months now. Don't actually think...
... similar experiences with several of the meds.I know that Lexapro was one of them that caused hot flashes and horrible ... me.I also tried Cymbalta and it was worse that the Lexapro .I jerked awake everytime I fell asleep feeling like...
- do i have to take xanax with LEXAPRO 19th May 2007
... he didnt give me xanax AT ALL...all i have is the lexapro which id like to just get started with
soonest i...
... aspiren (bayer) and my multivitamins and magnesium with lexapro ?????...
... You can take anything else you need with Lexapro ..I just would avoid alcohol.Some people use Xanax ... depressants for a week or two.I did not need anything but Lexapro ,although I now also take Neurontin as my Psych hates ... the benzo's. Lexapro is great. All the best!...
- will this ever stop? 18th May 2007
... missed a whole year if my life this is day three of lexapro i hope it works zoloft and effexorxr did not i also...
- Thank goodness I found this board! 18th May 2007
... disorders and I was placed on .5mg Ativan and 20mg Lexapro and started in EMDR treatment. I got up to 40mg Lexapro...
