- Drug Free Good Mood -my 3rd & final thread! 2nd November 2007
... just better but GOOD. Only drug that I'm taking is Lexapro and I think it has kicked in:) This board and the...
- Anyone gone CT from this dosage. 29th October 2007
... soon as I tapered off of that, I felt better. I'm on Lexapro now. I still don't feel great. I am depressed over...
... better as soon as I got off the cymbalta & on the Lexapro but they take about 2-4 weeks to feel the full effect...
- Fatigue 26th October 2007
... been almost 2 months since withdrawal. I'm taking Lexapro for depression so I don't know if the Lexapro or the...
- 3 Weeks clean.... 22nd October 2007
... anti-depressants to get me feeling somewhat normal on Lexapro the past few days. They all seem to have some kind...
- Little Steps 2 another level reached..advice here? 20th October 2007
... 31st) I could get increased anxiety - SO - I took one lexapro 10mg this afternoon - wondering if it will help? Yes...
- So sick of quitting. 19th October 2007
... hydrocodone habit about 6 weeks ago. I am currently taking Lexapro for the depression and anxiety I have that escalated ... just can't deal with that until I get adjusted to the Lexapro - still having side effects and have not been on it...
... some time trying to get me on the right meds. I'm on Lexapro now for the past 10 days and I think it is starting ... Maybe you would just need something like Paxil or Lexapro for a short time.
Wish you the best!
JB...
- wish me luck guys.... 17th October 2007
... knowing when i'm at my max.
I've upped the dose of the Lexapro for time being, and desperately need to stick to that...
- Starting anti depressant after nasty addiction 15th October 2007
... you can't just stop it) and starting a low dose of lexapro which dr will increase once I'm done my taper from ... only thing I really make myself do. I'm hoping the Lexapro , once increased will help. I hope that your new meds...
- PLEASE HELP ME im addicted to hydrocodone 15th October 2007
... cymbalta and at the same time starting a low dose of lexapro . I'm beginning to feel better, cravings are pretty ... so you may want to talk to your doctor about Paxil, Lexapro etc. You may need it as you taper and definately when...
- Addicted to xanax. Want to get off. Will klonopin help? 15th October 2007
... weaning off of that and at the same time starting lexapro . I hope you get good results from your new meds. Everyone...
- Chronic Pain/on Percocet/Preparing to detox = Questions & Help!Scared! 14th October 2007
... I'm now tapering from the Cymbalta and starting on Lexapro at the same time. You may want to talk to your dr...
- Oxycodone tapering question..am I in the right place? 11th October 2007
... tapering off the Cymbalta and starting a low dose of Lexapro . I am actually starting to feel better. Today is the...
- finally feel free 11th October 2007
... trying to get adjusted to another anti-depressant ( lexapro ) and they all seem to have side affects that you have ... houework.
Hopefully I'll feel full affects of the lexapro soon and will be out there doing yardwork before it...
- Flexeril ? 10th October 2007
... board). Now I'm tapering off the Cymbalta, starting lexapro and just started coreg for blood pressure which was...
- Almost finished with taper - really scared to take the next step... 10th October 2007
... year. My suggestion would be to start on Paxil or Lexapro (anti-anxiety/anti-depressant) about a month prior ... effect listed. Now I'm tapering off that and starting Lexapro at the same time. After being off the Paxil for about...
- Don't know what to title this 6th October 2007
... hard -without them to numb my feelings. I now take Lexapro and that has helped. My family and co-workers knew ... talking to a counselor but have not yet. Giving the Lexapro some more time to work. I have good days and bad ones...
- Maggerooni, where is you? LOL 4th October 2007
... 1.5mg. I decided to go back to my normal 20mg of Lexapro to see me thru this withdrawal and then i'd lower...
... read you went back up to the prescribed dosage on the Lexapro . It happens to be what I am on also. Same dose, ... restore itself as fully as possible before I tackle the Lexapro . I do not see it as a big deal except for the fact...
... for you now. im glad you didnt stay on only 10mg lexapro . better to do one thing at a time is right. im sure...
- trying to stay clean 4th October 2007
... Getting adjusted to new meds - off cymbalta & on lexapro and coreg for blood pressure. I do still have the...
- who am I fooling? 2nd October 2007
... serotonin reuptake medication like paxil, prozac, lexapro . Others do better with the neuropenephrine and serotonin...
- Am I an addict? 30th September 2007
... at once. Haven't had any in a couple of weeks.
Lexapro 20mgs nightly.
Does my current drug regime cause ... I know for sure I can't sleep without Ambien. The Lexapro I've only been on for a week or so, before that I...
... at once. Haven't had any in a couple of weeks.
Lexapro 20mgs nightly.
Does my current drug regime cause ... I know for sure I can't sleep without Ambien. The Lexapro I've only been on for a week or so, before that I...
... You are fine!! And,VERY normal.I have found Lexapro terrific and Klonopin when needed....
- First time post: Hydrocodone....one day at a time. 28th September 2007
... lifes horrors lately. I thought I was doing so well on Lexapro and "bam" just like that I'm an emotional wreck. I...
- Quicksand: My addiction story 13th September 2007
... off that and at same time starting a low dose of Lexapro . I see the doc Friday, so we'll see. I really believe...
... point) while taking your drug of choice. I'm taking Lexapro now and while I am feeling better, it's hard to say...
- man, what did i do?please read 26th August 2007
... Johns Wort if you take any SSRI's (ie Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro ...etc)..there can be serious complication issues....
- Sunshine Girl 25th August 2007
... you like it? How are you feeling?
Did you stop the Lexapro ?
See, so many questions !!!
Miss you,
Michelle...
- Husband addicted to percocet. 22nd August 2007
... percocets, xanox, addavin. He now only take cymbalt, lexapro , & ambein. He is also temporary disable through his...
- Down to 2mg of Subaxone 22nd August 2007
... really need to work on.
Sunshine: I am sorry that Lexapro didn't work....although i wish you could have given...
- Lexapro 18th August 2007
... Not to sound negative, but i too was prescribed lexapro , have your loved ones keep a close eye on you,,I changed...
... life was over. I have heard really good things abut Lexapro , that it has the fewest side effects of all the anti ... result. I just cannot eat breakfast and the dr said Lexapro can cause nausea if I don't eat - which is why I wanted...
... becoming suicidal......how long after you began taking Lexapro did things come to a head?
I couldn't take Wellbutrin...
... Day 2 on Lexapro - not so great. I feel shaky, dizzy, just wierd and...
... Sunshine:
PLEASE stay on the Lexapro ....give it some time. And i've always taken it at ... than to take it at night.
But you have to give this Lexapro a chance. Some of the symptoms could be from anxiety ... include: sweating, nervousness, shaking, etc......
The Lexapro (at 10mg) is a low dose. And hopefully u should start...
... your chemicals right now....so lets hope that the Lexapro helps. Try to take 1/2 for the next couple days....
... term plan in place. i hope you fare well with the lexapro , just said a short prayer for you.....
also, congrats...
... Hi Sunshine,
Stick with the Lexapro , all of these ****** feelings will pass.
I take a...
... So, unfortunately, I am not going to continue the Lexapro . I just feel too bad. I am bummed out that this...
... I've been on Lexapro for a few months now and it's been such a huge help ... . I think someone said that they have to take the Lexapro at night because it makes them tired. Well, I have ... make tired, not even slightly tired. I take 20mg of Lexapro along with 200mg of Lamictal every morning. And then ... that have been really helpful. I would say give the Lexapro some time and see if the side effects go away. If ... now to know exactly what side effects are due to the Lexapro or the norco.
If you ever have any questions about...
... and I never felt better than when I was on 10 mg Lexapro per day. I took it in the a.m., and I honestly think ... have been together for 7.5 years now, I tried the Lexapro for the first time about 4 years ago, it was relatively ... time, "that" was more important to me than what the Lexapro was doing. Now, bear in mind, this is the only guy ... caring, and it was Great!! so I chose to go off the Lexapro .
But I do know for all of the medications I have ... just wanted to give you a positive experience with Lexapro .
I also had a nervous breakdown 2 years ago, was ... was ready to try anything, and my dr. put me back on Lexapro , and I did stay on it for a long while, and it actually...
- feeling of guilt (may be a touchy topic, please read only if you feel strong) 16th August 2007
... with that in calming u down and your mind, and i take LEXAPRO .. and it helps, so i would reccomend talking with...
... with that in calming u down and your mind, and i take LEXAPRO .. and it helps, so i would reccomend talking with...
... succeeded, but this time i cant seem to get it . but yeah lexapro is an SSRI, and it doesnt matter what religion u are...
- HEROIN RELAPSE after 6 months clean, hopeless again (21/Male 14th August 2007
... times...
well now my doctor wants me to go on 10mg of LEXAPRO and just half of trazodone, and eventually taper off ... of it... i have been on lexapro before, but its been awhileee, so i kinda forget....
- tramadol addiction can someone help? 13th August 2007
... reuptake inhibitors.
ULTRAM AND SSRI'S (Prozac, Lexapro , Paxil, etc) have a HUGE CONTRAINDICATION and can...
- antidepressant? 10th August 2007
... trial and error type thing unfortunetly.do they have lexapro there?this was by far the best anti D i have ever ... effects.i know some of them can cause wieght gain, lexapro didn't seem to do that and it has worked quite well...
... the NY area. Anyway, the newer drugs are much safer ( Lexapro , Cymbalta, etc).
Instead of Wellbutrin, he put ... me on Lexapro and I have to say it works very well for me! It's ... themselves who suffer depression are now choosing Lexapro over anything else! I think that's a good enough recommenda...
- Worried 9th August 2007
... before, but you never answered me on it....have u tried Lexapro ???
I am very very sensitive also to anti-dep. I ... ve tried literally every single one out there and lexapro is the ONLY one i can take and NOT feel strange, or ... one scares you, but plllleeeease ask your dr. about lexapro ! He can start u on a low dose (10mg) and if your...
... help me feel better, now today I feel blah. Maggie, Lexapro is one that I think I've tried, but cannot remember ... experience with this? Maggie, I know you take the Lexapro w/Sub, right? I just called and made an appt with...
- need help getting off fioricet 2nd August 2007
... lack of money), my doc started me on Cymbalta, then Lexapro in the hopes that it will ease my anxiety as I wean ... I stuck with the anti-Ds for a while, but felt the Lexapro wasn't really helping my anxiety or depression or ... me to wean off the F's. I've decided to start the Lexapro again and it is helping my depression somewhat, but...
- Maggie Are U There? 31st July 2007
... know i've mentioned this before, but please look into Lexapro .
I am the same as you and have huge sensitivities ... either make me MORE anxious, or MORE depressed.
But Lexapro has been a life-saver. Actually, i began to wonder...
... withdrawls....and it doesn't help that i've decreased my lexapro to 10mg.
I'm thinking of going back up to 20mg just ... answer questions for myself!!! Example: above about lexapro !!!
Amazing how God works!
How are u doing??? OK...
... I do have an appointment with my dr to see about Lexapro . I am nervous because of what happened with the cymbalta...
... Anyways, I am SOOOO glad that you are considering Lexapro .
I really have a good feeling about it. Bcuz i am ... that happened to me many times....but i finally found lexapro and haven't had the need to change it in many years...
... im really glad to hear that you're going to try the lexapro . its the only one that has actually worked for me ... tried (just some minor unpleasant side effects) but lexapro i have no side effects and it works great !!! (gee...
... you sweetie?? Wondering if u have seen dr. yet re: Lexapro . And how your feeling???
Please keep us updated...
... have an appointment with my dr tomorrow to see about Lexapro . I want to start out at the lowest dosage in hopes ... anti d, but optimistic because everyone here says Lexapro has the least amount of side effects, it's the only...
... that energy to you. what did the doc say about the lexapro ?
maggie; i read your other post and i know that...
- Lexapro? 17th July 2007
... I take Lexapro (along with a couple other meds for bipolar/really ... swings/depression). I fell REALLY good since the Lexapro was added. I had been on it a few years ago but stopped...
... that I am deathly afraid to take the medications; Lexapro and Alprazolam. Any suggestions or help would be ... appreciated. Thank You.
I just started taking Lexapro 2 days ago. For some reason, I have had worse panic ... fighting with it inside for awhile now. The latest Lexapro ordeal has me all up in anxiety on THAT situation...
... [QUOTE=2fast;3104307]I take Lexapro (along with a couple other meds for bipolar/really ... swings/depression). I fell REALLY good since the Lexapro was added. I had been on it a few years ago but stopped...
... have been on quite a few different antidepressants. Lexapro is the only one that I have had any succes with as...
- Southbeach & Michelle??? 17th July 2007
... experience with Effexor....wanted to die. And now i am on Lexapro (the only one i have been able to handle). I'm assuming...
... different antidepressants. The one that works for me is Lexapro . I've been taking it for years. I cant tell you...
... need something. If that doesn't work, I will ask for Lexapro .
I sent out about 5 resumes today and ran some...
- Really Bad Day........ 10th July 2007
... know i've mentioned it before, but have you tried Lexapro yet?
That is the ONLY one i can take. I've tried...
- Clonazepam Another Question 7th July 2007
... the need for them. I have had a lot of help from Lexapro . And i'm very sensitive to anti-depressents....i ... i think. And my body doesn't do well on them, but Lexapro , in small amounts, 10mg., has really helped.
Maybe...
- Glass of wine - setback??? 2nd July 2007
... every single one out there, and always come back to Lexapro bcuz it has the least side effects for ME. Have you...
- Does It Ever Change? 29th June 2007
... another medication. I have heard good things about Lexapro to, and I take paxil and its great for me.
good...
... another medication. I have heard good things about Lexapro to, and I take paxil and its great for me.
good...
- A few questions 19th June 2007
... rate went down to 51. That's why I quit taking the lexapro the last time. However, after i ate some starchy foods...
- Addicted to Ativan...Help! 16th June 2007
... additional med(temazepam) besides the lamictal and lexapro . If I could guess I think I should be off Ativan...
... Why were you not able to sleep. Is it because of the Lexapro ?...
... I know that Celexa is one of them. I've taken both Lexapro and Celexa and Celexa really worked well, for me anyway...
- valium,alcohol,or both? 15th June 2007
... took just about every SSRI there is. Last one being lexapro , which from what i've read is about the same thing...
... meth, and now fentenyl...scared to mix..I've taken lexapro too and I like the celexa alot better! It addresses...
- so Screwed up! 8th June 2007
... have depression. My phychiatrist gave me 60 mg' of lexapro and my anxiety is so bad, like one minute I'm about ... minute to minute anxiety to stop and cut back on the lexapro and xanax. Please help, I'm scared all the time....
- Where is my Southbeach?? 26th May 2007
... so hard last night. I have gone down 10mg. on my Lexapro to see if it helps w/libido. Cuz i had NONE for about ... kinda walking around in a haze when i am on 20mg. of Lexapro bcuz my head is clearing a little. I am hoping that ... them, especially if i want to get prego.
I am on Lexapro , so i dont' think i can take St. Johns Wort WITH that ... have to keep my vitamins out on counter (as well as lexapro ) to remind me to take them. I feel good too that...
- It's me.... FACADE. (bowing my head) 23rd May 2007
... day). Both of these supplements are safe with the Lexapro I still take. The magnesium calms the nerves and...
- Oprah Show Tomorrow 23rd May 2007
... only kind i can take w/o some terrible side-effect is Lexapro . And unfortuntely, i feel that it just doesn't do...
- need suboxone taper info 20th May 2007
... is an SSRI? dont mean to sound stupid, but i am on lexapro , 20mg a day: is this an SSRI?
m...
- Down day 16th May 2007
... you that you are taking them faithfully! I take my lexapro faithfully also.
Love you
reach...
- Checking on U Southbeach 15th May 2007
... am totally off pain med. & i've gone down 10mg in Lexapro . But the Lexapro is necessary for me, i've been on...
- Up and Down Like a yoyo! 15th May 2007
... I have been on Lexapro for 3 years. It is a wonderful antidepressant and ... when my addiction progressed... I still take the lexapro faithfully every night. I have had bouts of depression...
... Hi Randy
I am on Lexapro ... maybe about three years now. Works great for me ... was overpowering any antidepressant effects of the Lexapro . It can make you a bit tired when you first start...
... hi randy
Wondering if the lexapro has changed anything in your life. Or is it too`soon...
- Screaming For Help Pray For Me. 15th May 2007
... it on a daily, consistent basis.
I, too, am on lexapro , but far in the future, farrrrrr in the future, it ... will be my substitue for the Lexapro . For me, too, Lexapro had been a wonderful antidepressant...
- Couple questions friends.... 7th May 2007
... I thought I'd put it out there. I'm currently on Lexapro and Remeron. I hate taking the Remeron because it...
- anti-depressants during withdrawal 7th May 2007
... psychiatrist explained this to me as an alternative to Lexapro . I seriously considered it, but my stubborness came ... into play and I stayed on the Lexapro instead. Many of the newer meds seem to kick in more...
... Hey reach, I was on Lexapro and it didn't seem to work for me. I even had them...
- Feeling really down 5th May 2007
... My Dr. just changed my anti-depressant from Lexapro (made me feel worse) to Cymbalta. I'm hoping it works...
- Xanax Taper, Reflections, Thankfulness 4th May 2007
... sure. No relapses for me...though my dr has me on Lexapro , which I can't stand, but it does work...I just hate...
- Anti Depressants coupled w/Detox 4th May 2007
... Hi South,
I have been taking Lexapro for a while and have noticed no ill-effects from it...
- Tramodol withdrawal 4th May 2007
... Tramadol and wants me to wait until 05/10 to start Lexapro (was on Zoloft before but 2 psychiatrists and the ... through mental and physical withdrawal, wait to take the Lexapro and still have that take weeks to work. Has anyone...
... prior post stating:
"I just got a prescription for Lexapro so I am hoping that helps with my depression. I have ... doctor wanted me to wait a week between Tramadol and Lexapro (even though I was taking less tramadol each day anyway...
... I started taking the Lexapro (10 mg.) 1 week prior to going off of the Tramadol ... cold turkey is because I did research. If you take Lexapro and Tramadol at the same time, you can get seratonin ... knows what he is doing. I am currently on 15 mg. of Lexapro and that is where I will stay. I am also off of the...
- sick&tired 3rd May 2007
... you on any kind of antidepressent? I started taking Lexapro and I believed that helped a lot.
This should be...
- Getting off!!!......multiple meds 2nd May 2007
... was on Pregnisone, percocet, oxycontin, skelaxin, lexapro , xanax, clonidine, seroquil, depakote, Remeron, Neurontin...
- Help Im New to this Need SumOne to listen!!!!! 28th April 2007
... depressed!! And no one understands. I just got on Lexapro so I hope it helps (got off tramadol). But I feel ... want to do anything. I am only on my first week of Lexapro . Took it before the Doc. told me too so I felt kinda...
- day 5 withdrawaling off suboxone....really scared 24th April 2007
... down my own path, I consider taking it to replace the Lexapro antidepressant I have been on for quite a while. I ... have no issues at all with taking the Lexapro . Guess my daughter is right when she laughs at me...
- Help! tramadol addiction 19th April 2007
... did was I went off of Tramadol and started taking Lexapro . Don't take them at the same time though.
I tapered...
- drug dreams part of detox process....anyone else? 12th April 2007
... antidepressant for years (currnetly a maintanence dosage of Lexapro ). I have been on antidepressants since long before ... that they do not cause a problem interacting with the Lexapro ( such as no St John's Wart while on an antidepressant...
- And the Xanax taper drags on... and on... and on 9th April 2007
... put on a maintainence dose of Prozac and now am on Lexapro the past few years. I tried twice to come off them ... with a heck of a lot more knowledge! Being on the Lexapro is of no concern to me at all at this time. None....
- Addiction 9th April 2007
... tidepressant for years.... currnetly a maintainence dose of Lexapro . What I discovered is that as I came off the oxycodone ... , the lexapro finally began to be able to work again. When we use...
- Day 7 (evil pill) 9th April 2007
... got off the oxycodone, the antidepressant I take ( lexapro ) seemed to be able to work once again for me. Of...
- is it possible to be addicted to klonopin if you take it occasionnally? 4th April 2007
... a pill 3 to 4 times a week for anxiety.....I am on lexapro too,which helped alot for anxiety honestly but I've...
- 9 days no oxy! 3rd April 2007
... off of them and it was very hard. I currently take Lexapro and, so far, I really like it. My husband has taken...
... Lexapro zoned me out to much. It worked good .... just to ... side effects for a man that you wouldn't want and Lexapro wasn't friendly there for me....Wellbutrin...no problems...
... to find the right one that works for you. I tried lexapro and it just increased my anxiety. I have been on zoloft...
- Question for Flushed 29th March 2007
... started taking Tramadol? You said you were taking Lexapro and that is helping you so I was wondering if possibly...
... was to feel happier and not for pain.
Even on the Lexapro , I got the jitters and I couldn't read a book, sit ... comparison to how much better I feel today.
The Lexapro makes me feel very similar to Tramadol as far as taking ... a basket case for part of the day as it wore off. Lexapro has made me so even and I am loving it vs. the Tramadol...
... Is Lexapro a long term answer? Or is the doc that prescribed...
... raises the Seratonin levels in one's brain and so does Lexapro . The raise in Seratonin makes one feel satisfied and ... anxiety issues for about 4 years, so I will stay on the Lexapro for a while and then taper off in a year or so and...
- omg, sigh... I'm not alone... 28th March 2007
... hysterectomy but I am still on my Premarin. I also take Lexapro for anxiety.
You are almost 1 month off of the...
- How bad is it to take Ambien during opiate W/Ds? 21st March 2007
... lethargic feeling was absent for the first time. I take Lexapro so I haven't had any depression.
Hang in there...
- Addicted to Ultracet -- Need Help 18th March 2007
... getting better and better everyday. I started taking Lexapro when I went off of Tramadol and I think that has helped...
... maybe, the St. John's Wort is helping you as the Lexapro is helping me. I haven't experienced one bit of depression...
- 5 days clean- An anxiety question 8th March 2007
... not getting anymore help? I started taking 10 mg of Lexapro 2 weeks ago, maybe that will start helping?...
- ready to quit 5th March 2007
... taking .5mg of xanax a day because i don't feel like my lexapro is working i tryed not to take any xanax yesturday...
... yourself up. YOU ARE DOING WONDERFUL!!! My Dr. gave me Lexapro ( I will be on 2 weeks tomorrow) so that is helping...
