- Anyone else can't stand going to a job? 23rd October 2005
... the same old thing that never worked, he prescribed Lexapro and Klonopin and wants to see me back in a week. ...
- OCD/ADHD mix or Anxiety/ADHD mix peoples 13th October 2005
... samples from your doc and try it.
I had to take Lexapro (an anti-depressant) for about six months. It effectively ... the chemo-therapy that was causing the depression, Lexapro started keeping me awake. I cut back to 10mg and was ... weeks. Then the insomnia was back. Quit altogether. Lexapro was causing excessive seratonin because I no longer...
- What is it with Doctors! 13th October 2005
... doctor thought that putting me on an anti-depressent ( lexapro ) would help my ADD.
I'm really mad right now because...
- Sexual problems. 6th July 2005
... control my lack of concentration. At the time I was on Lexapro but that really wasn't doing anything so I tried Adderrall ... along with Lexapro by doctor recommendation. My current problem involves ... orgasm, once off, this problem goes away. I was on Lexapro 3 months before I was on Adderrall and I was experiencing ... me and my thoughts were very clear. So I stopped Lexapro in about the end of March of last year. The delay...
- How to deal with ADHD, without meds? 5th July 2005
... severity of my lack of concentration. I am currently on Lexapro for social anxiety and depression. I really do not...
- Need advice: Concerta v. Adderall 4th June 2005
... helping as much as it "should".
I am also taking Lexapro for depression. I am interested in trying Adderall...
... I also have ADD, I am currently taking Lexapro and Adderall Xr. The Adderall is the best I have...
... helping as much as it "should".
I am also taking Lexapro for depression. I am interested in trying Adderall...
- Unresolved issues 17th May 2005
... major destraction.
Last August my doctor put me on Lexapro because I refused Ritalin. Didn't want to become a ... a lot while on Lex. Almost everything posted about Lexapro was negative. You read those boards and you'd never ... stuff. Someone wisely posted that those people that Lexapro helped arn't posting because they are back living...
- Adult ADD and addiction... (new to boards) 25th April 2005
... Ritalin." I said, "what are you nuts!" So he put me on Lexapro . At least with Lex I could go down the toilet with...
... on the weed! You the man.
About Celexa: I took Lexapro which is a close cousin of Celexa for about 6 months...
... is something to be condoned. Give the SSRIs a shot ( lexapro , effexor, strattera)
Good luck and never look back...
... never thunk it. Family Doctor put me on Paxil and Lexapro and trazadone for insomnia (severe for 10 years) they...
- What medication can you mix with Adderall for depression? 30th March 2005
... I take adderall, wellbutrin and Lexapro . This combo is good for me. Just as long as I remember...
- Parents of add teens on Strattera 16th February 2005
... symptoms until the body has adjusted to it. I am on Lexapro , which is an anti-depressant for my panic attacks...
- Extreme Rage from Zoloft, 19th January 2005
... sesitivity to these meds but I am taking 20 mgs of Lexapro daily and have been for almost two years,and i have...
- Meds? 17th January 2005
... If that is the case, then i already take 20 mgs of Lexapro daily. I would imagine that taking more of an antidepressan...
- LEXAPRO -adhd/anxiety/depression 14th December 2004
... Lexapro is great for social anxiety disorder. It's one of ... frequently prescribed drugs for that problem. I took Lexapro years ago when I was suffering a lot of anxiety and ... taking Adderall xr and Celexa (short acting form of Lexapro ) then moved to Adderall xr and Lexapro. The combination ... your doctor didn't tell you when to start taking the Lexapro , you should give him a call to see what he says. My...
... can be a problem when i got older.. and also
did lexapro help you concentrate or focus and better?
i herad...
... This is the information on Lexapro from the adhdhelp website. I have two friends on ... Lexapro , one still takes Adderall for her ADHD (because the ... Lexapro did nothing for those symptoms) and the other is being ... taken off of the Lexapro because her Dr. feels she may be at risk.
BEFORE ... CONTINUING WITH THE LEXAPRO , PLEASE READ THE FDA WARNING AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ... TEXT, DATED MARCH 2004.
" Lexapro for ADHD
Lexapro was approved by the FDA ... reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for treatment of depression. Lexapro works by increasing levels of serotonin, one of the ... been very little research on the effectiveness of Lexapro for those with ADHD, however it appears to treat coexisting ... and anxiety symptoms.
Side Effects
Agitation. lexapro
Irritability.
Deepened depression.
Increased ... Diarrhea.
Sleeplessness or insomnia.
Before taking Lexapro , tell your doctor if you have ever experienced:
... Warnings
The FDA issued a public health alert for Lexapro in March 2004. They warned that Lexapro can lead ... agitation, irritability, suicide and worsening depression. Lexapro is not recommended for those who have experienced...
... posted the INFORMATION because you wanted to know if Lexapro can help with ADHD. Medical tests have shown only ...
I have a very seriously ADHD friend who took the Lexapro and became a suicide risk. Her suicide urges immediately ... dissipated when she stopped the Lexapro . MANY people have side effects with Lexapro, glad ... your high heart rate already you should know that Lexapro often increases heart rate too.
If you don't like...
- need help plz! going crazy 3rd November 2004
... done (just alone on the computer, lol). I am also on lexapro 20mgs and tramidol, neurontin and have been a heavy ... something about serotonin syndrome and that maybe the lexapro and tramidon mixed with the adderall is doing it since ... Will these side effects go away? When I first started lexapro I felt like I had smoked crack for about 2 weeks I ... was soooo speedy and that went away. I just cut my lexapro in 1/2 today and took 10 mgs instead of 20 (hope thats...
... medication would just multiply it. I'm surprised the lexapro doesn't help the anxiety besides being a depression...
- What to do possible pregnancy with ADD and depression??? 23rd October 2004
... I have been taking Lexapro for depression and Strattera for ADD for about 6 months...
... Prozac was okay, but maybe lower the dose a bit. Isn't Lexapro in the same family as Prozac? I was allowed to take...
... I have been taking Lexapro for depression and Strattera for ADD for about 6 months...
... the same drugs I am - Celexa (the first version of lexapro ) and Strattera. Being a women of child bearing age...
- How does Concerta affect you? My observations 26th September 2004
... still.. wasnt bad as to now... but then I was put on lexapro and gained like whoa!!! Okay, well, if anyone could...
... to or shouldn't be thinking about. But I am taking Lexapro to help with that.
I am never motivated. Most...
... to or shouldn't be thinking about. But I am taking Lexapro to help with that.
I am never motivated. Most ... maybe your Dr. will let you try 54mgs.
what is Lexapro ? My worst problem is consentration, I get easily...
... to or shouldn't be thinking about. But I am taking Lexapro to help with that.
I am never motivated. Most ... maybe your Dr. will let you try 54mgs.
what is Lexapro ? My worst problem is consentration, I get easily...
- How dare the doctor treat me this way? 20th September 2004
... surely dropped to a normal level. I also went off Lexapro , Depakote and Seroquel as the weeks went on. This...
- Alternative to Adderall- Please Help 30th August 2004
... anxiety problems. The doctor recently increased his Lexapro to 20 mg because the anxiety is getting worse. She...
... anxiety problems. The doctor recently increased his Lexapro to 20 mg because the anxiety is getting worse. She ... nervous system may worsen existing anxiety. SSRi's like Lexapro and stimulant ADD meds fall into that catagory. Although...
- My whole life felt like a mistake, help 19/m 21st August 2004
... on i've been very depressed latly they have me on lexapro and I had blood takin from me today. I'm going to...
- ADD causes many problems for me 14th August 2004
... seeing my dr again earlier this year and started on Lexapro . It really helps the anxiety, much more than anything ... ended up with a notebook of doodles.
The combo of Lexapro and Dexadrine is very affective. I have actually ... been off the Lexapro this week bc I havent had a chance to refill it. ... dexadrine doesnt have the same affect without the lexapro . I felt really sleepy all week.
These meds do...
- Strattera 10th August 2004
... was very low when I was on strattera.
I am taking lexapro for the OCD.
It is funny how the "warnings" or...
... which I don't take medication for). I was prescrived Lexapro from another doctor but I didn't take it. I decided...
... was very low when I was on strattera.
I am taking lexapro for the OCD.
It is funny how the "warnings" or...
... which I don't take medication for). I was prescrived Lexapro from another doctor but I didn't take it. I decided...
- Coping with anger? 9th July 2004
... outbursts, etc. I'm on 10mg of Adderall and 10mg of Lexapro for depression. The adderall has definately improved...
- College daughter lying to get Adderol prescription 26th June 2004
... psychiatrist at school who prescribed Adderall, as well as Lexapro . I can see that she has had problems with depression...
... psychiatrist at school who prescribed Adderall, as well as Lexapro . I can see that she has had problems with depression...
- ADHD or Bipolar, I'm confused? 30th May 2004
... himself.after getting him off of the prozac, we tried lexapro which went fine until his depression started to get ... in another anger explosion,and we went off of the lexapro and on to effexor,well two weeks after we started...
- Increasing Adderall XR dosage 29th April 2004
... last 30 days before the exam.
I am also on 10mg of Lexapro (another drug that is really effective) for anxiety...
- Help with ADD/ODD son 26th April 2004
... on people under 18. Maybe an extremely low dose of lexapro and a mood stabilizer. Does aggression run in the...
- Side effects of Strattera & Lexapro ??? 31st March 2004
... I take the lexapro @ night and strattera in the am or else i can't go...
- Stratera thoughts 22nd March 2004
... one of my kids from daycare!
My Dr. prescribed Lexapro for me after I told him that I am still thinking about...
... frustrated and mad like that. But then again I was on Lexapro .
"ADD" (whatever it is) spawns other "syndromes ... ". Lexapro or something like it might help with the frustration...
... which I don't take medication for). I was prescribed Lexapro from another doctor but I didn't take it. I decided...
... which I don't take medication for). I was prescribed Lexapro from another doctor but I didn't take it. I decided ... really sick. Never had a heartbeat problem. I think lexapro is great. No side effects. Never had the weird brain...
... increased meds 40Mg to 80 and perscribed 10 mil gram of lexapro . So I take 10mg of Lexapro and 40mg of Strattera in...
- Just Diagnosed W/Adult ADD 22nd March 2004
... said to give it more time. He also just put me on Lexapro for the depression--I'm taking 1/4 of the pill before...
- Anybody with ADHD + Social Anxiety taking Adderall? 20th March 2004
... worse for me really...recently i've started taking lexapro for depression/anxiety on top of the adderall. so...
- DR changed son's meds 18th February 2004
... 90mg Adderall XR to 30mg Adderall XR along with 10mg Lexapro . Have any of you ever had this happen? This specialist...
... son has now been taking combo meds (Adderrall XR & Lexapro ) for 1 week, and we've JUST noticed some improvement...
- Concerta not working very well.. any ideas? 13th February 2004
... like symptoms, might try adding an anti anxiety - Lexapro is supposed to be good for both, and have few side...
... your doc. A more calming antidepressant (like the Lexapro that freespirit suggested) might work better for you...
- Wellbutrin for ADHD 12th February 2004
... taken concerta and adderall for the add - paxil and lexapro for the depression and tried many patches and gums...
- What are the signs of having ADD?? 2nd January 2004
... depressed as well with early morning awakening. I am on lexapro , but I have just started it. I have real problems...
- Stratterra Withdrawals 9th December 2003
... the reason why i went for the strattera and the lexapro in the first place was because i heard they werent...
- Strattera and female sexual side effects 3rd December 2003
... relationship with an OCD/anxiety 'issue'. Im currently on Lexapro which I adore, but its ending its usefulness.
...
- Accomidations in the workplace 28th November 2003
... taking xanax .25mg, 40 mg of strattera, and 20 mg of lexapro .
Erik :)...
- Need advice from other adults on Strattera 23rd November 2003
... was also taking 300 mg
Wellbutrin SR and 10 mg Lexapro daily. At my visit last week my pdoc has given me...
- adult just diagnosed ADD - take adderall or straterra? 19th November 2003
... little positive effect). My psych switched me to Lexapro (mild antidepressant) which seems to have almost no...
- ADHD, ODD Daughter 15th November 2003
... 14 and was prescribed Celexa and then switched to Lexapro which are both antidepressants. She was better for ... disoders. The doctors immediately took her off the Lexapro and started her on mood stabilizers. Once the mood...
- Adults taking straterra - info please 22nd October 2003
... it initially, but I recently started another med ( Lexapro for depression) and found that taking it in the morning...
... conscientious. At my last visit, he wanted to up my dose of Lexapro from the current 10 mg, but I didn't feel that I had...
- Strattera - Others w. Adult Male Side Effects? 22nd February 2003
... is pretty important too. I am also on 10mg/day of Lexapro ....
... urinating sometimes...then again it might be the 20mg of lexapro which i started recently also. ...
... chalks it up to low level anxiety and puts me on 10mg Lexapro . Pick smoking back up and either the smoking and/or ... Lexapro handles sleeping issue after a week or 2. Due to possible ... some small anxiety-like symptoms, decide staying on Lexapro may be good. Still dating same girl, and things are ... amongst other issues. Also have followup with doc about Lexapro and sleeping deal (no more issues, but just to check ... :
Start taking 25mg Strattera, and upped does of Lexapro to 20mg....both taken in AM. Feel awefully loopy,...
- Finally admitted I needed off durgestic patches 15th July 2008
... good, I can not always keep the same pace. I was on lexapro - my husband just fussed because I got medicine, said...
- Here's my plan! 9th July 2008
... Thanks Friend for all the advice. I am taking 20mg of lexapro daily. My only other concern is that I have to work...
- Tramadol 28th June 2008
... those? I had a hell of a time coming off Paxil but Lexapro wasn't to bad. I weaned slower with the Lex, so.....
- Please, someone tell what to do....... 24th June 2008
... life really was good. i started on antidepressants ( lexapro ) and it worked. and that would be the only reason...
- side effects 21st June 2008
... before, I had been on an anti-depressant. Actually Lexapro , one of the brand names for escitalopram. As the ... tapering continued, I could feel the Lexapro starting to work again. I had crowded it out with ... drugs and as my doses of narcotics got smaller, the Lexapro was able to be felt again. The depression, both layers...
- Antidepressant vs. Suboxone 29th May 2008
... (4mg) and he refused. He did increase my dose of Lexapro . I asked him how do I know if Lexapro is working...
- please! where did everyone go? 19th May 2008
... appointment and no sub!! instead, I was put back on lexapro and am being treated for depression again! and was ... felt normal, I felt normal, I was happy. being on the lexapro only helped with the crying all the time. It did not ... to the point of just giving up! yeah, I'll take the lexapro , but I still truly believe there is something wrong...
... pain pills for quite awhile. I went from Cymbalta to Lexapro to Zoloft, which helped the best for my depression...
... my temper tantrom, I relized that!;) I started the lexapro yesterday and had to call the doctor asp!! bad reaction ... feeling of my brain being hot, and then when I took the lexapro , about a half hour later, my head felt so heavy, I...
- Back on Sub 13th May 2008
... Dear james,
Well, no sub!!! instead I got lexapro for depression again!!! I'm so mad and angry I could...
... it got worse!! then I had a bad experience with the lexapro and the doc said its cause I'm still going threw withdrawel...
- Still here.. 9th April 2008
... well as the stress in my marriage). I started back on Lexapro 3 days ago, but it hasn't really been any help yet...
- Why can't i be HAPPY for ME??? 26th March 2008
... go to the Dr. and ask about depression meds. I take Lexapro which my doc said was a very clean (I don't know the...
- Message to Bajaboats 22nd March 2008
... being treated for those with a sleep aid and I'm on Lexapro . My problem is the mental toughness. I use the meds...
- Sleep --- 20th March 2008
... try an antidepressent for the sweats and anxiety. Lexapro is a very clean antidepressant that has helped me ... not understand why. My Dr. gave me samples of the Lexapro and within 10 days I felt like my old self. I do not...
- Bass 11.... 25th February 2008
... helped with the pain a great deal. I right now take lexapro for depression and ambien about twice a week to aid...
- Time to taper down and stop 28th January 2008
... morphine,fentanyl and oxycontin) so the doctor put me on Lexapro so I could tolerate the pain meds.
I finally could...
- Issues 27th January 2008
... medication that works for you from your Dr. I take Lexapro and it has changed my life. It does not take away...
- Cymbalta Withdrawal 26th January 2008
... totally symptomatic again with depression. Now I am on Lexapro and stay on it as it is working well.
If you are...
- Can addiction cause physical depression? 17th January 2008
... bad headaches. Two weeks after that, switched to Lexapro . I was on that for over 2 months. It did nothing for ... depressed. Actually, within days of going off the Lexapro and on the Zoloft, I noticed a difference. Hope this...
- Please Help Me with My Taper 14th January 2008
... to them but one thing at a time. I am on 10 mg of Lexapro for depression. I started the Lexapro after my surgery ... worried that I will go back into depression and the Lexapro won't work anymore. Please, just a plan. I need your...
- enlighten me please! 28th December 2007
... been off pain pills for almost 4 months. I've been on Lexapro for over 2 months and for me, it's not working too...
... was pooping out for me. We switched at that point to Lexapro which has been working well for about 3 years now ... to some degree). Once I got through the tapers, the Lexapro could do its job again and I am level once more.
...
- CRAVINGS --Here we go! 26th December 2007
... extra. I've also been depressed and have been taking Lexapro for months. I can't stand work am bored at home and ... t help but to think this is all from the drug use. Lexapro just doesn't work like a good pain pill did! Sorry...
- mirtazapine is it ok 24th December 2007
... abused drugs. I have not noticed that warniong on Lexapro although it may be there and I just never noticed ... Prozac for maintainence. Few years ago, I switched to Lexapro as the Prozac just kind of stopped working ( I guess ... pain management). I have been on the same dose of Lexapro for a long, long time and it does make a difference...
... is horrid. I take celexa which is the same as the lexapro that Reach said. My doctor has tried to get me to ... working so now celexa is the one for me. I did try lexapro but really have better benefits from the celexa. ...
- Having a hard time 17th December 2007
... depression, it seems to hit most of us. I've been taking Lexapro for a couple months now. Helps a little. But the main...
- whats up with me 5th December 2007
... months now in my closet. I've been trying to adjust to Lexapro and fear starting another med right now, that's my...
- Can I quit from 20mg's of oxycontin per day? 28th November 2007
... worked for my anxiety until I switched from it to Lexapro for the depression that followed the quitting. It...
- Why do I feel this way? 28th November 2007
... to see a therapist and ended up on antidepressants, lexapro to be exact. This has helped my life tremendously...
... off. I know exactly how you feel. I've been taking Lexapro for months now (prescribed by my gp) and just had...
- Hey all just me 28th November 2007
... a couple years sobriety and when i started taking lexapro it finally went away. everyone noticed how calm i...
- Xanax Tapering 19th November 2007
... was on an antidepressant, still am, happens to be Lexapro . Also, I was already on a blood pressure med... Toprol...
- Haven't hit rock bottom yet....... 17th November 2007
... gone, I became very sad. Went to dr and have been on Lexapro for about 6 weeks now. There was about a 2 week break ... in period, but the Lexapro has kicked in now and I am feeling much better. I...
- quick question 13th November 2007
... for me. I still freeze all the time and am taking Lexapro for depression. As for the freezing, I'm one of those...
- klonipin/taking 3-4mg in am for 1.5 years 12th November 2007
... kicked pain pills a few months ago and am taking Lexapro and the klonopin if I'm extremely anxious or having...
- 4 days CT from Hydro am I mad (crazy)? 8th November 2007
... to go to work everyday and do what has to be done. Lexapro has helped somewhat. While I miss that energy, I know...
... and can't seem to get by that. Day 5. I was given Lexapro after the first time I tapered after my back surgery ... dibilitating pain. I needed it then but still abused. The Lexapro really helped then. I was taking the minimum 10mg...
- grief leading me down the wrong path - 5th November 2007
... battle from screwed up receptors. I am currently on Lexapro , which sems to be working well for the past few years ... my opiate use got so high that it didn't allow the Lexapro to work). Also, I had been on Prozac for a long long ... poop-out" and had to make a switc and ended up on Lexapro for maintainance. Sometimes antidepressants can just...
- Me and my old Friend Vicodin 4th November 2007
... some tweeking of diff. anti-depressants, but am on Lexapro now and doing good. I don't ever want to go back there...
... ve been off the hydro for about 2 months now and on Lexapro for depression. I was in a really good (drug free...
