- Stay on Lexapro or switch to Zoloft or Wellbutrin ? 9th March 2006
... for you? Also, I have heard of people augmenting lexapro with wellbutrin to counteract the fatigue and weight...
... lexapro and zoloft are both prozac type but wellbutrin is...
... meds affect everyone differently. ;)
Basically the Lexapro has helped my depression...but not *so* much my anxieties ... it?
Good idea about augmenting Wellbutrin and Lexapro . Will prob. try this if
Zoloft may not be an option...
- Is this *ALL* Anxiety?? 9th March 2006
... it helped to a certain degree. I was given a RX for Lexapro but I have a pill phobia :) (Im afraid it will make...
... symptoms of my anxiety as well. I just started on Lexapro , hasn't had time to start working yet, but, I'm hopeful...
... chocolate and some cold meds have it in there.I took Lexapro a while back for several months after about 2 months...
- Should I take zoloft? 8th March 2006
... However, my new doctor is gradually switching me to Lexapro . I'm not sure why....
... everyone of them and the only one that helped me was Lexapro . I took it for a couple month's, decided I didn't...
- Side effect of lexapro? 7th March 2006
... Fullhouse3, Ive went from Paxil 20 mls a day to Lexapro 20 mls a day also about 3 weeks ago I have not had ... web-site for ACDF surgery coming up and noticed your lexapro question. Just puttin in my 2 cents
Flash or (Fred...
... pounds on it.. I'm not really that big anyways, and the lexapro seems to help me sleep (I suffered from insomnia for...
... knows? Maybe my body was just getting used to the lexapro ? Thank you Lord! I didn't know if I could live with...
... When I was put on Lexapro I had an adverse reaction and got severly depressed...
... i have been on lexapro for 3.5 months and have eye twitching as well. It ... started about 2weeks into the lexapro . It happened every day, all day until this last month...
... happened to me, about 2 weeks into taking 10mg of the lexapro , my left eye started twitching, then it just progressed...
... and it didn't do anything for me either. But the lexapro seems to be doing okay with me now.. I'll just have...
- Need Reassurance, feel hopeless 7th March 2006
... through the day without it. Still concerned that the Lexapro may be causing more anxiety, have been on 5mg for...
... I can handle it. Good luck to you. I hope the Lexapro works for you. Don't worry about getting addicted ... prescribed. You can always taper down when you think the Lexapro is working, or whenever you are ready to stop taking...
- agoraphobia 6th March 2006
... take the occasional ativan, but have not taken any Lexapro - afraid of side effects- I definitely could not cope...
- Can Lexapro cause more anxiety? 6th March 2006
... Good evening,
I was put on lexapro , but my anxiety kept increasing, in short, I found...
... Good evening,
I was put on lexapro , but my anxiety kept increasing, in short, I found ... able to take ssri's for the past ten years, including Lexapro about a year ago. Why in the world would I not be...
... able to take ssri's for the past ten years, including Lexapro about a year ago. Why in the world would I not be...
... I was on Lexapro a few years back then went off. I started it again...
... Yes, I was on Lexapro 5mg also and it actually made me feel worse. I think...
- Cymbalta confusion!! 5th March 2006
... that med again. Some people report withdrawals on Lexapro and I was on that twice and weaned down slowly with...
- anyone else's ears and head constanly hurt 4th March 2006
... i've had OCD for a while. i'm now on clonopin and lexapro ...
- Recovered? 4th March 2006
... right through it. I took about a week's worth of Lexapro and it actually made me worse. I was given Alprazolam...
- Not doing so well 3rd March 2006
... it easy and find the right meds. On klonopin and lexapro . :) God bless, pinkee...
- question for mjewell 3rd March 2006
... quit cold turkey. How long after that did you start lexapro ? Thanks!
Kelly...
- Went to the doctor, finally! Questions about meds. 3rd March 2006
... I would call your dr. on Monday, like you said. Lexapro is another good one for anxiety, imo....
- What IS the best Anti-Antiety (or depression) Pill for YOU? 3rd March 2006
... Lexapro is working very well for my anxiety AND depression ... even realize I was depressed until i started taking Lexapro . Now I don't cry once a week anymore, I have more...
... Lexapro .......it took a good couple months to work good for...
- Not getting any better 3rd March 2006
... better. Other than a minor allergic reaction to the Lexapro , I am in great shape. My son is going to be a year...
- Anxious upon waking? 2nd March 2006
... Just started on low dose of Lexapro . I have an appt with my doc one week from tommorrow...
... comes and Im relaxed? Why is it like this? I started lexapro tonight just .5 and then I take half trazadone for ... sleep. Any side affects with the Lexapro ? Thanks for making me feel that I'm not alone in this...
... huh?? Recently my Dr. started me on a low dose of lexapro for depression/anxiety. I have only been on it a short...
... C.L. Navarro, how long have you been on Lexapro . My doc started me on 5mg one week ago. thx, pinkee...
- Feeling good on Lexapro!! 2nd March 2006
... Good for you! My weight stayed the same and I took Lexapro for about 10 months, pinkee...
... Yay!!!
Great News
i am also on Lexapro taking 20 mg for about 7 months. It's a wonderful ... Can I ask you? What time of day do you take your Lexapro ?
Terri...
... I started taking my Lexapro about 7 in the evening. Before I would take it with...
... started 10mg of Cipralex, which is basically the same as Lexapro , about 3 1/2 months ago for anxiety. I must say I...
... I too love Lexapro , I have been feeling so good, no more migraines, no ... but I think it is from my new birth control and not Lexapro .
Humpday, it is very normal to have occasional...
- Emetophobia 2nd March 2006
... ones work for you. I take a combo of Wellbutrin and Lexapro right now, and still take Xanax when i really need...
- Xanax & Adderall 1st March 2006
... s. We swapped from Welbutrin, Zoloft, Cymbalta and Lexapro . My personal advice is DO NOT TAKE ADDERALL WITH SSRI...
... s. We swapped from Welbutrin, Zoloft, Cymbalta and Lexapro . My personal advice is DO NOT TAKE ADDERALL WITH SSRI...
- Is this a side effect for Lexapro? 26th February 2006
... evening or first thing in the morning. When I took lexapro , I took in around 7:00 and had no problem going to ... the anxiety part. I know I seemed more hungry on lexapro , but it was because I was feeling so much better. ... taking effexor now because I kept getting hives from lexapro , but it sure did work for anxiety. I wish I could...
... I felt the lexapro working just a few days into taking it. Unfortunately ... dr. give you any benzos to help you get used to the lexapro ? I think if you just give it a little longer and...
... Hi,
I just started lexapro a week ago and I am feeling more calm already. It...
- New to this board. Allow me to introduce myself 25th February 2006
... to deal with it to function at all. I just started Lexapro and have hopes it will help me. Basically, for the...
- Need relief from anxiety 24th February 2006
... thought I would lose my head the anxiety was so bad) Lexapro and effexor all had the same effect on me...increased...
... 5 last night (split 15mg in half). Started on 5mg lexapro , very low dose I know. Looking forward to God relieving...
... and .5mg at bed time. Also have been taking 5mg of lexapro for about a week now. Seems the anxiety is trying ... is depressed and, like I said, maybe from the added Lexapro , anxious. Keep posting :) thx, pinkee...
... takes to get you functioning again. Remember that the Lexapro takes several weeks before it will start doing anything...
- Anxiety/Lexapro 24th February 2006
... this website and I just had a question? I'm new to lexapro , I've been taking it for about 12 days, and 3 days...
... Hi,
I just started lexapro about a week ago. I take it for depression and it...
... you! :)
C.L. navarro-- I also take xanax with my lexapro , I feel fine, except for that eye twitching.. :) ...
- Xanax "as needed" Questions 24th February 2006
... smallest dose), but I know that isn't right. I've tried Lexapro and it was not right for me. The psychologist that...
... smallest dose), but I know that isn't right. I've tried Lexapro and it was not right for me. The psychologist that ... wrong. Taking Xanax daily is no different than taking Lexapro daily. Just make sure you take it as prescribed....
... get myself in that mind trap too. Now that I take Lexapro and feel pretty good most of the time, I feel like...
- xanax.vs.xanax xr or clonopin 23rd February 2006
... well for me, but my MD doesn't do refills on it. Lexapro and Paxil had an awful effect on me and the Xanax...
- finally giveing in [medical advice?] 23rd February 2006
... lucky. I take 1mg xanax four times a day and 10mg lexapro . I have felt my anxiety get better with the xanax...
- What med has worked best for your anxiety ?? Confused! 23rd February 2006
... the options out there.
My doctor has mentioned Lexapro , Paxil, Effexor, Cymbalta, Zoloft, and Buspar.
...
I tried Lexapro for 3 days but personally didn't like how I felt on...
- lexapro and itching 22nd February 2006
... Hi AmericanDancer,
So you are trying the Lexapro again now? I remember you trying it last year about ... another lady on the boards that recently started on Lexapro and she was breaking out in hives and itching too...
... I am trying lexapro 10mg.....again! This is my 4th time to try it and ... this go away with time or should I just give up on lexapro ? It happens everytime I've taken it for 3-4 days...
... itching from anxiety when not on meds, its apparent that lexapro isnt the antidepressant for you, many others for you...
... cymbalta. But none take my anxiety away like the lexapro ! Now if only the darn itching and bumps would go...
... on it. Does anyone know of an ad that works like lexapro ? My dr. won't prescibe paxil. Effexor was nothing...
...
The lady I was referring to that was allergic to Lexapro and had to quit taking it is now on Zoloft and doing ... which is what she was on first and the doctor added Lexapro to it. It was working well for her- but like you...
... think it is very strong, though. I didn't take a lexapro last night or today, and I haven't itched at all....
... help that. I really hate that you are allergic to Lexapro , because it really works great for that.
I had ... gotten off Lexapro last August and switched to Wellbutrin only, but I ... alot of the time. A couple of months ago I added the Lexapro back along with the Wellbutrin and the two together...
... Especially around that time of the month! I know lexapro is good for that too. Oh well! My gyn prescribed...
- Buspar buddies 22nd February 2006
... next. I thought about starting back on a low dose of Lexapro . Having surgery in a few weeks, no sex for 6 so I...
... antidepressant that works for anxiety as well.
Lexapro I think is good for that. I take Cymbalta and it...
- Grinding teeth any one get this as a symptom of their anxiety???????????? 22nd February 2006
... medication for depression or anxiety it could be that. Lexapro caused me to do that really bad. Just a thought (...
- Nausea and Nerves - HELP! 21st February 2006
... feeling better today. I am doing much better lately, Lexapro is really working well for me. I still have bad days ... about what will happen the day I have to stop taking Lexapro , but for the time being I am working on getting as...
... forward to - try not to think about going off the lexapro - like you said - take it one day at a time. I often...
- Xanax withdrawl? 21st February 2006
... because I had a panic attack (first one since starting Lexapro in Oct.).
So I took half of the .25mg's for another...
... the lexapro , if working, should be greatly reducing your anxiety ... if you can find 1 who will talk to you
xanax and lexapro go well together...
... The Lexapro is helping me greatly. Thats why I'm trying to get...
... sweats all the time now, it's so weird. I wonder if the Lexapro is still causing it after all these months?...
... through the night because I'm soaked.
I know that Lexapro can cause increased sweating so maybe its partly the ... Lexapro . These side effects are for the pits!...
- Xanax..temporary relief? 21st February 2006
... Hey. I've been on lexapro for a while..30 Mgs. Although I don't panic as much...
... austin -
I take Xanax "as needed." I take Lexapro which helps my anxiety in general, but some situations...
... austin -
I take Xanax "as needed." I take Lexapro which helps my anxiety in general, but some situations ...
Thanks man.. out of curiosity.. how many mgs of Lexapro and Xanax do you take?...
... masculine tone about me?
Anyway, I take 20 mgs of Lexapro - started out at 10 and worked up to 20 after about...
- Everything bothers me 20th February 2006
... I am now on meds for anxiety. I am taking 10mg of Lexapro a day. I have only been on it a week. I can't wait...
- switching from effexor to lexapro 20th February 2006
... the awful withdrawal effects I read about. I know lexapro is great for anxiety also. I've taken it before,...
... side effects. Especially the sexual ones. I liked Lexapro in some ways but it made my jaws hurt too bad. I'm...
... hope it works out for you.
Just to say - I was on Lexapro and I had the whole jaw pain/teeth clenching thing...
... a "mild" case, while decreasing effexor/increasing lexapro -- clumsiness, confusion, she felt drunk and dizzy...
... I had the dizziness and headache coming off of Lexapro and had only been on for about 3 weeks....
- Symptoms without Panic 19th February 2006
... ......... I feel like this often since I started Lexapro (6 months ago) I never really had a full blown PA...
- Any luck with "no weight gain"? 18th February 2006
... meds cause weight gain. Is this true? I just started Lexapro 3 days ago and I am hoping that it will not make me...
- Anyone like Lexapro? 16th February 2006
... Hi Momma,
I have been taking Lexapro for a while and it's been working okay but I noticed ... it makes me feel lazy. When I first started taking Lexapro 10mg it worked great but once I stopped due to jitters ... another medication. The bad thing I noticed about Lexapro which should not effect you, I lost my libido..lol...
... I have a good thing to say about it and some bad. Lexapro was the best at making me look forward to things and...
... teach you CBT and new coping and relaxing skills
lexapro is the same type of med as zoloft and may eventually...
- Anyone ever try Pure Calm for anxiety? 15th February 2006
... while since I've been here. I had recently been on Lexapro for over two years for anxiety and panic attacks. ... I had to get off of the Lexapro by doctor's orders because I had a little trouble ... liver enzymes are great now and I have been off of Lexapro for almost 6 months now but my anxiety level has been...
... blood pressure and liver enzymes had went up with the Lexapro . For now, I use clonazapam, but I really don't want...
- Effexor-XR and high blood pressure 15th February 2006
... of 120/80 usually. I am not sure, but Cipralex aka Lexapro did not work for me. Paxil did for a bit, but made...
- Docs want me back on meds - Effexor, Paxil? nervous. 14th February 2006
... I have never taken Effexor just paxil,zoloft,and lexapro ....they all worked very well for me but paxil was...
- UGH! After a day and a half of doing ok... 14th February 2006
... mine was all in my digestive system. Sinde I went on Lexapro my anxiety has all but vanished, but in the last month...
- Is Klonopin Or Ambian Better For Sleep Problems Due To Celexa? 14th February 2006
... Back in August, my doctor started me on Lexapro for anxiety. I had the same reaction to this med ... let me go to sleep. It didn't matter if I took the Lexapro in the morning or in the evening. I still wouldn ... After 15 days, I had enough and stopped taking the Lexapro . The lack of sleep caused worse anxiety than I had...
... 300mg morning and 300mg eight hours later) and 20mg of lexapro (first thing morning).
hope this helps any ;)...
- Social Anxiety or ?? 14th February 2006
... avoid loud places for this reason. I currentlt take Lexapro with wellbutrin for the anxiety and klanopin for sleeping...
... lexapro and wellbutrin are both antidepressants if 1 or both...
... I have been taking Lexapro 20mg for three months and Wellbutrin 300 for two month...
- Someone PLEASE HELP ME!!! 13th February 2006
... occasional hangover. Alright so I went on paxil and then lexapro ...The only thing that changed is when I am on then...
... problems seriously and give you the reassurance you need
lexapro and paxil are prozac type meds that sometimes reduce...
... occasional hangover. Alright so I went on paxil and then lexapro ...The only thing that changed is when I am on then ... diminishs with pot over time.
Taking meds like lexapro and paxil, IMHO, only complicate the situation since...
- Medication questions 13th February 2006
... other one I didnt have much side effects from was Lexapro I have always taken low dose in SSRI'S they were 20...
- almost a month and still side effects? anyone else have this 11th February 2006
... started on 5mg of lexapro for a week then went to 10mg its saturday morning...
... deal with the side effects of an anti-depressant ( lexapro ) when you've been on it for a month. I think it's ... switching within types. For example, you can go from lexapro to paxil to prozac to celexa (there are more, I know ... recommend cross tapering -- you reduce the dosage of lexapro while increasing the dosage of a new drug. That works ... doctor. (And in case you don't know, don't stop the lexapro suddenly.)
I hope this helps.
jb...
- Lexapro 11th February 2006
... Your fiance got it wrong. Lexapro hasn't killed anyone and if it had, it would be all ... over the news. I'm also on Lexapro . Iv'e been on it since October and it has helped me ... you can always try another med. Try not to worry, Lexapro won't kill you....
- Week 4 of Zoloft, Please help 10th February 2006
... Zoloft was my 4th ssri. Actually, I thought Lexapro worked better, but the side effects were stronger...
... you suffered from anxiety. Our son was on Zoloft, Lexapro , Prozac, etc...almost all of the SSRI's but it did...
- Cymbalta questions 7th February 2006
... to quit now...I'm want to try to stick with it. See Lexapro works for me depression-wise, it will take away my ... in the back of my mind Can I add a small amount of Lexapro to the Cymbalta? Is the Cymbalta strong enough to ... combat the "weight" side effect of the Lexapro ? Of course I have no idea and my insurance company...
... I know what you mean Salty, I've been on Lexapro too. It somewhat worked for my depression, but made ... days and felt very bloated and craved sweets like on Lexapro , so I stopped. Others say it works well for them...
... Chrismom, it's so frustrating because the Lexapro will bring me out of the depression, but I can't tolerate...
- Anxiety attacks while driving 6th February 2006
... medication by itself is the answer as I have been on Lexapro and the anxiety has not gone away or lessebed very...
- Fear Of Being Sick etc. 5th February 2006
... scared off of it from these boards! Now I have been on Lexapro for about 5 months and I feel better than ever. I...
- Night Sweats... 4th February 2006
... I've been on Lexapro for a few months and just this week I started getting...
... if the lexapro is working properly, and sometimes it doesnt work...
... by the way how are you feeling otherwise? does the Lexapro seem to be helping with the anxiety at all? If not...
... them. Ask your doctor if sweats are a side effect of Lexapro ....
... Sweats ARE a side effect of Lexapro Sarah, and i have been having them on and off since ... I have been taking lexapro . I have never had them before in my life until i ... started taking lexapro . No, you do not have Leukemia or Aids, geez people ... at all anymore, so i know it isn't anxiety. Just a Lexapro side effect....
... The Lexapro is working wonders for me! It has completely illiminated ... anxiety. I don't even notice anymore side effects of the Lexapro other than some fatigue from time to time.
I know ... experienced these night sweats like this. I've been on Lexapro since early October and never started having this ... though. I think that right there is a sign that the Lexapro is working. 3 months ago had I read your responses...
- is this anxiety? my first post 2nd February 2006
... anxiety related condition that is sometimes helped by lexapro or other antidepressant meds
there doesnt have...
- Buspar 2nd February 2006
... Hi Sadie -
Have had experience with Zoloft and Lexapro . Zoloft for me was like a placebo as far as AD effects ... and Lexapro made me kind of fatigued and crave sweets so I gained...
- I want off all meds 1st February 2006
... Zoloft. He said taper off the Xanax and told me to take Lexapro instead of the Zoloft. That was a week ago and I stopped ... the Lexapro today because I read how hard it is to come off of...
... zoloft is a prozac type med, so is lexapro the others are valium type
if the zoloft was working...
... I stopped the Lexapro , and felt better a few days later. I am taking .25mg...
... Zoloft. He said taper off the Xanax and told me to take Lexapro instead of the Zoloft. That was a week ago and I stopped ... the Lexapro today because I read how hard it is to come off of...
... I talked with my doctor for a program. I also took Lexapro for a few months. You should talk to your Dr. today...
- anxiety meds that doesn't cause weight gain 31st January 2006
... unfortunetly gained about 10-14 lbs since I went on Lexapro last fall. I think you need to be on some kind of...
... I lost weight on Lexapro and feel great. These meds are known for making you...
- Do you feel symptoms even when things are good? 31st January 2006
... the most part I am feeling pretty good with taking Lexapro and Xanax when needed.
My anxiety manifests itself...
- zoloft with valium 30th January 2006
... zodiazepines, for anxiety/depression...
I have been taking Lexapro with Xanax for years and years, with no problems....
... me my life back. I just had a bad experience with Lexapro and Valium. Everyone will have their own response...
- Which antidepressant med??? 28th January 2006
... I am taking lexapro 10mg and have been back on it for a few weeks. I...
- valium vs klons vs loranzapam vs xanax 28th January 2006
... and it works well for me. Do you take any anti ds? Lexapro works well for me and I only take Lorazapam for situations...
- loranzapam for social anxiety 28th January 2006
... occasions" ha! (a joke I have for me) I also take Lexapro which I think really helps with my anxiety/panic disorder...
- Anxiety/med questions 28th January 2006
... Thank you for the advice! The Lexapro and Paxil that my MD tried me on made me very depressed...
- Anxiety/depression problems, help? 26th January 2006
... like im going crazy sometimes, also im scared to take lexapro wich my doctor prescribed me, i dont like the feeling...
- XANAX and Worst anxiety hours after taking it 26th January 2006
... taken it, i asked her for it, i was thinking of trying lexapro , i heard they are similar but lexapro helps more with...
- Please help I feel brain dead! 25th January 2006
... have heart palpations and loss of reality. I am on Lexapro but from the sounds of things I need to change that...
... he/she can help you with this and like you said the Lexapro isnt working well you may need a higher dose or a...
- pregnant and stopped meds.....should I start again? 24th January 2006
... Hello all,
I used to be on Lexapro and stopped taking it when I realized I was pregnant...
... discuss with doc the fact that many women stay on lexapro and other antidepressant meds thru pregnancy with ... obsessive compulsive disorder, an anxiety condition which lexapro sometimes helps also
learning new ways of relaxing...
... short term. So Im now taking Ativan and back on my Lexapro . The really freaky thing is on my Ativan bottle there...
- Anti-Psychotic Medications?????? 24th January 2006
... you ever get on an anti-depressant? I have been on Lexapro since September now...if you recall, I was also pretty ... I have to tell you, it took a while, but I think lexapro is working very nicely for me. it just takes time...
... ramble or your hands shake. :o
Glad to know the Lexapro is working for you. If I remember correctly, you...
... all the side effects I had read about. I also take lexapro and am doing fairly well. I do remember the dosage...
... ramble or your hands shake. :o
Glad to know the Lexapro is working for you. If I remember correctly, you ... years.
I didn't really get any side effects with Lexapro at all - occasional night sweats, but that isn't really...
- any conclusion for me? 24th January 2006
... to get answers for her anxiety. she started taking lexapro and still had anxiety so they gave klonopin. then ... to cold. heart racing. took to hospital took off lexapro still had extreme mania, increased seroquel and mania...
- Needing Advice 23rd January 2006
... always been this way since a child. I have been taking Lexapro and wellbutrion for the depression and anxiety and...
... lexapro and wellbutrin are 2 antidepressants of different...
- panic, anxiety,short of breath 21st January 2006
... some klonopin that i take, just started back on my lexapro today.its hardest during the week,i drive trucks and...
- nightmares / withdraw from zoloft 21st January 2006
... well . I was on Zoloft for 10 years . I'm now taking Lexapro and Seroquel . Zoloft was a great drug that treated...
... well . I was on Zoloft for 10 years . I'm now taking Lexapro and Seroquel . Zoloft was a great drug that treated...
- Will I ever be happy? 21st January 2006
... creates and feeds on my anxiety. My therapist had me on Lexapro last year, but he and I both figured out the cause...
- Anxiety meds = depression? 20th January 2006
... My Dr. recently took me off my Lexapro (for ocd) and put me on Zoloft for anxiety... once...
... both lexapro and zoloft are prozac type meds, so its hard to know ... that reduces anxiety will also reduce OCD
if the lexapro was helping, maybe get back on it, perhaps ask about...
- New User of Citalopram - one week on 19th January 2006
... Is this the one that is supposed to be just like lexapro , or where lexapro originated from?...
