- Bipolar or ADD 14th July 2007
... diagnosed me as ADD. I have been taking Concerta for ADD, Lexapro for depression and neurontin to help with my mood...
- when do you take abilify?? 12th July 2007
... abilify? My sister has been taking it at night with her lexapro . If she wakes up at around 6 or 7 she can't go back...
- Drug addiction covered BP 11th July 2007
... Goody,
I take 20mg of Abilify, 20mg of lexapro and 120mg of welbeutrin daily. It is true that I have...
- Its me again! Sorry! 9th July 2007
... different and run away:( when my medicine was working lexapro and trileptal i didnt feel so bad so thats why i know...
- Do you have psychotic symptoms with your bipolar? 7th July 2007
... my meds. I take 20 mg's of abilify and 10 mg's of lexapro . I'm trying to get reduced meds through a couple of...
- Anyone suffer from "Brain Zaps"? 1st July 2007
... Hi GC,
I suffered "brain zaps" while on Lexapro and especially while weaning myself off of Lexapro...
... luckygem13;3076044]I suffered "brain zaps" while on Lexapro and especially while weaning myself off of Lexapro ... exact thing happen while on and while weaning off of Lexapro ....
- put on new medicines 30th June 2007
... from missing a dose of my antidepressants. I take Lexapro and Welbutrin. I don't know why my pdoc has me take...
- What is it like without meds for you? 30th June 2007
... fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram ( Lexapro ). It usually happens when you forget to take the...
... fluvoxamine (Luvox), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram ( Lexapro ). It usually happens when you forget to take the...
- NEED advice... 29th June 2007
... I am on Topamax (sp) and Lexapro and I find them VERY helpful...ESPECIALLY for my weight ... ....LOL
They adjusted my Lexapro the other day because I told him that I was feeling...
- Sick of cycling! 26th June 2007
... mention it on wellbutrin I felt angry and super anxious, lexapro and zoloft both deepened my depression after only...
- what is lyrica? 25th June 2007
... lyrica is the "big daddy" of gabapentin.
I also take lexapro for anxiety and depression.
As far as weight gain...
- Bipolar AND ocd? 25th June 2007
... weird thing is that the obsessions came while I was on Lexapro to treat what they thought was a unipolar depression...
... weird thing is that the obsessions came while I was on Lexapro to treat what they thought was a unipolar depression...
- Feeling too much energy... 22nd June 2007
... I recently upped my Lexapro to 10mg and have noticed some changes. It's been over ... and I plan on getting a p-doc as my gp gave me the lexapro in the first place. I love it because it has taken...
... [QUOTE=Megn80;3059439]I recently upped my Lexapro to 10mg and have noticed some changes. It's been over ... and I plan on getting a p-doc as my gp gave me the lexapro in the first place. I love it because it has taken...
... When I was first put on Lexapro , I was told it could be very "energizing". How about...
... you have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, the use of Lexapro without a mood stabilizer in place could easily bring...
... I also had trouble sleeping on all of the SSRI's. Lexapro was my favorite until I discovered the Emsam patch...
... always been depression but full blown anxiety. The lexapro is helping sooooooo much with the anxiety. I'll definitely...
- fALLING ASLEEP AT WORK 19th June 2007
... depressant and I just went through withdrawl coming off the Lexapro . Right now I have no insurance so seeing Pdoc is...
- Lamictal questions... 18th June 2007
... to Lam., I take Wellbutrin and just started back on Lexapro . I think we might have actually found the right combo...
... as you know I'm on Lam. 300, Well.300, and now on Lexapro . I had been on Lexapro about 2 years ago but stopped ... did. So I just figured I may as well go back on the Lexapro since I know it works for me. My bf and family even...
- Abilify causing depression? 18th June 2007
... they are not working!!!!! she was previously on lexapro and began to act odd (strange body movements, jerking...
... med professional? The scary movements started with Lexapro . she was on a dose of 60mg which is high. they called ... different doctors, we got the bp dx and they took her off lexapro , started abilify and put her on lamictal which made...
- Possibly bi-polar?? 14th June 2007
... Lucky,in answer to your question,I have tried Paxil, Lexapro , Zoloft, Prozac, Cymbalta,Effexor,and I don't remember...
- Anyone experienced stuttering while on Lamictal or Lexapro? 7th June 2007
... differently to meds; but I've been on Lamictal and Lexapro - together and separately and never had any stuttering...
- Lexapro...Is it worth the sexual side effect? 7th June 2007
... I did very well on Lexapro (and Xanax for anxiety) but did not like the side...
... discussing (again) with my psychotherapist how well the Lexapro worked for me but had very frustrating sexual side ... should make me feel as good and work as well as the Lexapro did for me without the sexual side effects. Has anyone...
... Well personally I've only ever taken Lexapro on it's own in the past before I knew I was BP. Actually...
... me I started on Zoloft and my doctor switched me to Lexapro for what reason I don't know because I am very pleased ... with the Zoloft but the Lexapro dont do anything for me but make me more sad than...
... I'm currently on Lexapro and I love it but i'm having some sexual difficulties...
- Recently Diagnosed Bipolar ll - Taking Lamictal 4th June 2007
... Lexapro made me go manic as well. Twice I almost killed myself ... when I was Lexapro . Not because of the BP, but of the mania. I drank...
- Drinking and bi-polar meds 30th May 2007
... once about a girl who was on seroquel, adderall, and lexapro and she was asking why when she took XTC it didnt...
- What Are The Best Meds For Bipolar I Mixed/Anxiety/Borderline? 25th May 2007
... inside, Lamictal, I got a nasty rash... Prozac and Lexapro made me maniac (anti depressants) and Remeron wasn...
- Lithium and Lexapro --what happened? 25th May 2007
... hello! i am on lithium and lexapro .
those are the two meds that i would never want...
... I'm on 300mg lithium, twice a day, and 10mg Lexapro , once a day. It seems to be the best combo for me...
... I take 600mg Lithium and 20mg Lexapro a day and I wouldn't give this up for the world! I...
- DH help 25th May 2007
... just clicked. Right now I am on Topamax (sp) and Lexapro . So far so good. BUT I know not everything works...
- new on Seroquel-Blocks your dopamine? Cocaine? 9th May 2007
... dropped the Trilpetal I was on, and I'm staying on lexapro , 20mg, and he put me on Seroquel, a starters kit,...
... good one......again it is RARE).
Haven't touched Lexapro as been on a lot of other stuff, but got lucky with...
- lexapro side effects 6th May 2007
... Hello,
I was on lexapro for about six months. I had a lot of side effects...
... I was on lexapro (and xanax on and off) for a couple of years. All ... there and did not go away with time. I stayed on Lexapro because of the good results...no depression. I am...
... I'm currently on Lexapro and it works great for me. The side effects only lasted...
- Terrible days, better evenings?? 6th May 2007
... was prescribed different anti-dep, such as cymbalta, lexapro , and wellbutrin...they weren't all taken together...
- Having problems with what to say..... 4th May 2007
... pshchrisist, she is on forgive for the mispelling Lexapro ,
kloipkin, and a low dose of an antidressant. I...
... Hi Denise,
Lexapro is an anti-depressant and it can cause mania if she...
- Afraid to take Lexapro -- bp depression 2nd May 2007
... Hi. I have been on Lexapro for the past few months. I'm like you. I am very sensitive...
... If Lexapro doesn't do it for you, you may want to consider Lamictal ...
I wish you luck in any case whether you try the lexapro or not. Although not everybody experiences it, I...
... I've been taking Lexapro for about a month now. I have anxiety and depression ... , (husband has BP) so Lexapro is basically the perfect SSRI for me since it treats ... stay away from the vending machines.
As for how Lexapro is working for me: I love it! I feel so much better...
... panic attack after only a couple days of taking it. Lexapro on the other hand helped me tremendously for a very...
... Hello,
I have been on Lexapro for the past 2 years (and that seems like forever ...
I also second Goody's suggestion that if lexapro doesn't work for you, another good choice may be Lamictal ... rather lack thereof. But, I would encourage you to give Lexapro a try and if that doesn't work ask your doctor about...
... i love lexapro ......
... Lexapro was my favorite of the SSRI's but still caused some...
- HELP! Effexor XR Once a Day Isn't Enough. Twice a Day Seems Better. 2nd May 2007
... Someone on another thread suggested Lexapro . Have you ever tried that?? I don't know if it's...
... Southbeachsun1;2963515]Someone on another thread suggested Lexapro . Have you ever tried that?? I don't know if it's ... Good luck to you!!
Thanx! :)
Hey there. I did try Lexapro but had absolutely NO ambition or motivation on it ... again. Cymbalta seemed like kind of a cross between Lexapro and Effexor. Not wanting to do as much but not as...
- Withdrawl And New Meds 29th April 2007
... (been misdiagnosed) I was recently taken off of Lexapro due to sexual side effects and added Lithium. The ... withdrawl from the Lexapro has been awful. Electrical shocks, insomnia and nightmares ... with the depression now that I am no longer on the Lexapro . Any feedback from people taking Lithium would be...
... Nick1312,
I hope you are withdrawing very slowly from lexapro . One of the things docs never tell you is how hard ... feeling are particularly intense when withdrawing from lexapro . If you very gradually cut back your dosage over...
- Advice for depression cycles? 25th April 2007
... nightmare for me. The only one that wasn't too bad was Lexapro . I wish the best for you. Tom...
- Psychosematic BPD symptoms? 25th April 2007
... Thanks!
-Artemis
PS I'm not perfect, btw. I take Lexapro and xanax for anxiety/depression.:D...
... whole cycle has gotten better since I started taking Lexapro . Hmmm...perhaps I did need a rage pill:)...
- Anyone w/worsening of bp depression with menopause? 22nd April 2007
... risperdal, neurontin (good for hot flashes), lamictal, lexapro , buspar, klonopin. She says that she's never had...
- Need some advice - please! 18th April 2007
... started at 900mg and worked his way up. He's also on lexapro and risperdal and so far hes been in the hospital...
... s currently on 1800mg lithium, 4mg risperdal, 20mg lexapro , and the doctor is going to add provigil and pamelor...
... for her. I think she might be on a very low dose of Lexapro right now also. She has started and stopped meds so...
- Has anyone found a decent med? 17th April 2007
... daughter has a terrible problem w/meds, just given lexapro , lamictal & trazadone. Got horrible migraines & threw ... thought but thought it through which I think was the lexapro . What next?...
... suicidal thoughts. That could be whats setting her off. Lexapro and Prozac in particular with the suicidal thoughts...
... Another who has problems with meds.. Like Jess, Lexapro and Prozac worked against me not for me! I was on...
... LAMICTAL TWICE A DAY, .5 RISPIRIDAL IN THE PM , 1MG LEXAPRO IN THE AM , AND 1MG KLONIPIN PRN, THIS ONE IS USUALLY...
... appear, i would add the next thing. for me that was lexapro . and then i tried the anti-psychotics.
if that...
- Interesting question/situation. 16th April 2007
... hey hey
I am BPII w/rapid cycling
I took Lexapro for a month.. I went completely manic. I did nothing ... below it. To the point: An unfortunate side effect of lexapro was ejaculation disorder. Now after well over a year ... of being lexapro free I can't ejaculate when I am drunk or heavy hungover ... sensations under my jaw when I am drunk, like when I was on lexapro . Whats the deal with this? This is so odd.
~prop...
... sure about the whole ejaculation aspect of taking Lexapro . I too was on it for a while and it flipped the script...
... From a man that is taking lexapro , I have delayed ejaculation caused by it. I'm bipolar...
- help, advice 16th April 2007
... that perhaps a little increase in your Lamictal or Lexapro may do the thing. I would think that the Lamictal...
- Need Help! 11th April 2007
... rash.. Abilify made me manic, obviously Prozac and Lexapro made me maniac as well. We have to be very careful...
- BPII and Depression 10th April 2007
... last month it was because I was depressed. I was on Lexapro 20mg. She started me on Lamictal and slowly removed ... the Lexapro . I'm now on 150mg Lamictal and have been off the ... Lexapro for almost 2 weeks.
Problem is, I'm still so ... if this just the normal come-down after getting of Lexapro or if the Lamictal just isn't the right thing for ... increase. But I really think things are worse since the Lexapro is gone.:)...
... that you have seen the pdoc, I no very little about Lexapro , so I cant really answer your question. It can take...
- Diagnosed this week Bipolar 2 with OCD 7th April 2007
... Hubby isn't one to go talk to her. She started me on Lexapro only 5 mg because I have been very emotional lately...
... Hubby isn't one to go talk to her. She started me on Lexapro only 5 mg because I have been very emotional lately...
... to hear something this week.
I don't think the Lexapro is working but I will wait to see the dr on my visit...
- Lamictal.. i want to know everything. 2nd April 2007
... depressed and irritable. I'm finally off of the Lexapro and only on Lamictal. Keeping my fingers crossed...
... don't get depressed anymore. (Could be a result of Lexapro as well)
By the way, I experienced a similar situation...
- Anyone have hypothyroidism? Symptoms question. 31st March 2007
... see, i am taking:
900 lithium
150 wellbutrin
20 lexapro
2 mg risperdal
ambien prn
hard to tell what's...
- Newly Diagnosed Bipolar 2 31st March 2007
... then 50mg the next two and dropped the last of the Lexapro during that 4th week. Next week I jump to 100mg....
- Lamictal and Memory Loss/Confusion 25th March 2007
... I take Lamictal and Lexapro , and do have moments where I can't find the words...
- ?? about Abilify 24th March 2007
... has been on Zoloft, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Lamictal, Lexapro , (not all at once, of course) and nothing has seemed...
- wellbutrin and lamictal, odd experience 24th March 2007
... of 20 years ago and am enjoying them. I also take lexapro , but am about to be taken off of it soon. Good luck...
- Bad parenting? 22nd March 2007
... bipolar. I am now properly medicated with Lamictal and lexapro , but will be taken off the lexapro soon. I feel the...
... bipolar. I am now properly medicated with Lamictal and lexapro , but will be taken off the lexapro soon. I feel the...
... how long have you been on the lamictal and lexapro ? I am tirating up on the lamictal and will be taking ... my 1st 100 MG pill tonight. I've been on the Lexapro for about 4 months and have in the last month gone ... were on the lamictal before you could decrease the lexapro ? I am getting really tired in the late afternoon at...
... 2876541]how long have you been on the lamictal and lexapro ? I am tirating up on the lamictal and will be taking ... my 1st 100 MG pill tonight. I've been on the Lexapro for about 4 months and have in the last month gone ... were on the lamictal before you could decrease the lexapro ? I am getting really tired in the late afternoon at ... right now.
I've been on Lamictal for 3 months and Lexapro 10mg 4 months this time around. I haven't started ... decreasing my lexapro , but I was told that I would go to half one day, whole...
- Anyone had a bp mother? 20th March 2007
... was diagnosed with depression. I think he is taking Lexapro . He has trouble sleeping at night and then sleeps...
... was diagnosed with depression. I think he is taking Lexapro . He has trouble sleeping at night and then sleeps...
- bipolar affective disorder type 2 20th March 2007
... Me Extrememly Agitated And Anxious. We Then Tried Lexapro Which Within Hours Sent Me Into A Psychotic Type State ... Episode. Welbutrin An Agitated And Anxious Episode And Lexapro The Psychotic. Right Now I Just Want That Nice Even...
... of BP2 that she was almost positive. I've been on Lexapro the past year at 10-20 mgs daily - fairly low doses ... and then I'd crash. Now, we are tappering off the lexapro and have added Lamictal at a slow rate. I'm 3 weeks...
... upping my dosage to 50mg Lamictal and reducing my total Lexapro to 10mg, I was hyper and felt on top of the world ... . Now, that my body is getting used to the lower lexapro , I think that may be why I felt a little down in the...
... the day!!;)
Today is my first day without the Lexapro ....cross your fingers for me! I'll be on 50mg lamictal...
... the depression I'm feeling is due to coming off the Lexapro . Two days of Lamictal 150mg have been ok - actually...
- 22-year-ols Bipolar I male 17th March 2007
... been on Zyprexa, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro , Lamictal, Elavil, Desyrel, lithium, and Depakote...
... been on Zyprexa, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Lexapro , Lamictal, Elavil, Desyrel, lithium, and Depakote...
- newbie with a med switch ? 17th March 2007
... on a medication known to trigger mania in bipolars ( Lexapro ).
My doc too, spends about 5 minutes each time...
- Am I losing it or what 15th March 2007
... only took it 2 days and quit. So after that I was on Lexapro and that helped me sleep some better after it became...
- 14 yr old son diagnosed with BP, ADHD, OCD... what now? 12th March 2007
... stabilizing me. I also take Adderall for the ADHD and Lexapro for depression. Xanax helps with the anxiety. The...
- Meds???? I'm scared 7th March 2007
... month now, and I haven't used since. I also quit the Lexapro b/c I wanted to be just "me" when they do my intake...
- Mania or meds causing ravenous carb craving??? 2nd March 2007
... anyone?
AHHHH!
P.S. I take Lamictal 200 mg and Lexapro 10 mg...
... drugs that is known to cause weight gain. However Lexapro often causes an increase in appetite....
... anyone?
AHHHH!
P.S. I take Lamictal 200 mg and Lexapro 10 mg...
... CAUSE carb/sugar cravings but they aren't lamictal or lexapro ... zyprexa causes it and I hear that some ad's do ... too- could be the lexapro ? What I do when I cannot not pig out is MAKE myself...
... I have just recently quit my Lexapro , 10 mg, because of this! IN six months I've gained...
... drugs that is known to cause weight gain. However Lexapro often causes an increase in appetite.
hi I am...
... could be a combination of mania and Lexapro . Mania (for me at least) causes binge eating when ... I'm nervous, anxious or mad. I hear Lexapro is a weight gainer like Depakote. When I was on Depakote...
- does anyone else hear things 27th February 2007
... made sense. really, look into anxiety. since taking lexapro , i only, once in a blue moon, experience this noise...
- Lamictal and Mania 26th February 2007
... higher.
I am also on 10mg of Abilify and 20mg of Lexapro and Ativan as needed at night for sleep.
I am praying...
- Lamictal and lack of motivation 26th February 2007
... just can't feel anymore.
I'm also on 20 mg. of Lexapro , I'll have to research its side effects too, but from...
... Ok, so Lexapro is apparently a culprit too. Double-whammy. Fantastic...
... My suspicion would be the Lexapro . I had that issue when taking it. I am now on Lamictal ... for sleep! I'm in bed at 10pm and up at 4am!
The Lexapro made me want to sleep all day...no energy.
I am currently...
... psychiatrist yesterday, and immediately he said to cut my Lexapro down to 10 mg and that should help things along.....
- Hi..New Here and Need Help 23rd February 2007
... way he did me. She had a bad reaction to paxil and lexapro , so he told her he didn't want her on meds that he...
- Will I ever lead a successful life?? 21st February 2007
... now.
Currently taking 50 mg of Lamictal, 20 mg of Lexapro , and 1 mg of Ativan 4x per day.
Despite what was...
- Please answer me........ 21st February 2007
... WITH YOU.
AS FAR AS MY MEDS, I AM ON ABILITY 15MG, LEXAPRO 20MG AND STARTED LAMICTAL A FEW WEEKS AGO WORKING...
- Lamictal and Abilify 20th February 2007
... Other Drugs I Was Given, But Now I Am On Ability 15mg, Lexapro 20mg And Working My Way Up The Ladder On Lamictal...
- Lamictal 20th February 2007
... holding on like a vice.
I also take Abilify 15mg and Lexapro 20mg, wouln't yaw think with all this medication I...
- Anyone have luck with Lamictal, if so, what dosage? 15th February 2007
... bad, because my doctor has me on Ability 10mg, and Lexapro 20mg and Lorazapam as needed.:)
I should be feeling...
... The only thing you are taking that he is not is the Lexapro . For a very short time he was taking Celexa which...
- Just wanted to say hello, I am new to the BP Board! 13th February 2007
... maybe I can begin to heal.
I am on Ability 10mg, Lexapro 20mg and just starting on Lamictal.
Just a bit...
- Hey everybody! 12th February 2007
... Hi jules,
I have been taking trileptal and lexapro since the very beginning and xanax when i am really...
... beginning of all that mess.
I am taking trileptal and lexapro and xanax and i was reading about trileptal and it ... many if any side effects, I have been taking it and lexapro for 2 yrs. It was doing pretty good until recently...
- bipolar meds 11th February 2007
... BP. My doctor has me on 10mg of Abilify, 20mg of Lexapro and in my third week of Lamictal, only 50mg at this ... on the Lamictal I will feel better. I do think the Lexapro does help with the depression a bit, at least.
...
... Depression and Anxiety. My meds are Abilify 15mg, Lexapro 20mg and starting Lamictal, on 50mg now moving to...
- I am angry!!!!! 5th February 2007
... im just having my regular doc give me trileptal and lexapro and xanax when i get like i am now. so i really dont...
- lost again please help 4th February 2007
... for three years.
I am on lithobid, welbutrin, and lexapro .
My therapists have siad that I was self-mediacting...
- Not sure if It's depression or biopolar disorder 24th January 2007
... to get help but am scared. The pcp prescribed me lexapro but I'm not sure it's working.
Any ideas? Do I...
... also thought to just have deperession and was given Lexapro but all that did was keep me from feeling really down...
- Luvox, Celexa, Buspar and weight gain 22nd January 2007
... Ah yes... A familiar topic. I was on Lexapro (Celexa), Lamictal, Lorezepam for about a year after ... I was diagnosed BP. While on Lexapro I gained near 30 lbs. (I began the med at 205lbs) ... can't remember where though, that a side effect of Lexapro was weight gain and the craving of carbohydrates. ... prescribed Wellbutrin.
After a harsh withdrawal from Lexapro (I was taken off of it too fast and had the mother ... and I had a really big sweet tooth before starting Lexapro !
I have since been taken off of the Lorazepam and...
- 3 options - please help me choose! 19th January 2007
... no luck. i currently take 300 wb, 900 lithium, 20 lexapro and risperdal .50 (any higher, dead brain)
the...
- telling friends and family? 9th January 2007
... bipolar2, and he put me on Lamictal in addition to the Lexapro I was already on. I feel okay about it, because now...
- Lithium -please help 9th January 2007
... ago doc put him on different anti-depressants like lexapro , effexor, zyprexa..nothing helped him...started complaining...
