- How do you know if you're REALLY "chemically imbalanced"? 29th November 2006
... could be screwed up, too. Sure enough, since being on Lexapro , I've had three perfect cycles - right on time like ... thought processes. I'm unsure about how exactly the Lexapro works or if it's a lasting affect, but I know I feel...
... helped me. I'm feeling better after two months on Lexapro , but I gave it the necessary time to work this time...
... menstruation, were very off kilter, and with two months on Lexapro , they're getting back to the way they were when I...
... hesitant to try AD's yet again, but I'm glad I gave Lexapro a chance. It's not a wonder drug, but it curbs my...
- Tired of doctors...medications, medications, medications... 28th November 2006
... increase over time).
Now I am on Wellbutrin, Lexapro , and Lamictal. And I think I have finally found a...
- Side effects from Zoloft. 28th November 2006
... hey i switched from lexapro to zoloft a couple of weeks ago and i could only take ... if i took 100 mg i would die. i had to go back on lexapro and am alot better. good luck to you...
- depression,anxiety and depersonalization 28th November 2006
... been symptom free for 10 years. Right now I am on lexapro , buspar, klonipan, and depakote. I feel better than...
- Symbyax 28th November 2006
... headaches as much but it is an option. Or possibly Lexapro combined with Abilify. Just depends on what my ins...
- Can anyone offer me any suggestions? 28th November 2006
... tried before don't work for me example: wellbutrin, lexapro , cymbalta. I know I need something all I do is cry...
- Wellbutrin XL? 27th November 2006
... luck with Paxil or Welbutrin, but is having luck with Lexapro . I don't recall her having any significant weight...
- Depression and Weak Legs? Possible? 27th November 2006
... depressants rather than depression, though. I take Lexapro , and just recently moved up to 15mg from 10mg (I'm...
... depressants rather than depression, though. I take Lexapro , and just recently moved up to 15mg from 10mg (I'm...
- Percentage of depressed people who are not employed?? 26th November 2006
... catastrophe to get strong. I'm taking a higher dose of Lexapro and talked with both a psychiatrist and my family...
- Weight gain on AD's 26th November 2006
...
I can't remember if Zoloft is a SSRI, but I'm on Lexapro now (SSRI), and I've gained about 4 lbs. in the first ... more than usual... I actually have more energy on Lexapro than I ever did, so I'd think that I'd be losing weight...
... really haven't been that hungry since I started taking Lexapro 5 days ago... actually, I've been eating less. Hopefuly...
... there are a lot of factors at play in my case.
Lexapro is an SSRI and my guess would be that because SSRIs ... opposite side of the fence. My doctor had suggested Lexapro as an alternative to the Remeron if I didn't respond ... than fatigue, which has eased a bit. I worry about Lexapro 's nausea (NOT good when you're already struggling ... experiencing such problems? I've heard others say that Lexapro tires them out, but you say you feel energized on...
... [COLOR="Magenta"]I worry about Lexapro 's nausea (NOT good when you're already struggling ... experiencing such problems? I've heard others say that Lexapro tires them out, but you say you feel energized on ... it?
I didn't have nausea or diarrhea at all on Lexapro . I have a sensitive stomach, too, but no problems ... get headaches during my second and third weeks on Lexapro , but I haven't had one since then. I had tiredness...
... [COLOR="SeaGreen"]I worry about Lexapro 's nausea (NOT good when you're already struggling ... experiencing such problems? I've heard others say that Lexapro tires them out, but you say you feel energized on ... ve never had trouble with nausea or diarrhea with Lexapro . I was energized for the first few weeks - I hear ... though I felt it did more for my anxiety. I've been on Lexapro a total of 3 and a half months. I've gained about...
... Hi everyone.
I'm in month five of Lexapro and I'm 20 pounds heavier than when I started. When ... exercise or eating well. I've packed on the pounds on Lexapro !
My side effects to the poster(s) who asked were ... sleep. And better sleep, except for the fact that lexapro makes me pee like crazy so I wake up often to use ... had stomach issues and weight loss. I tolerated the Lexapro fine except for feeling tired the first 3-4 weeks...
- Just completely overwhelmed.......... 25th November 2006
... stands for, pardon my ignorance. I've been switched to lexapro , tried zoloft at one point but didn't have much luck ... . Lexapro helps or I'd be in worse shape. I was feeling more...
- Lamictal 25th November 2006
... write this... lol)
I am also on Wellbutrin and Lexapro . But it was only after I'd been on the Lamictal for...
- Lexapro (or even any SSRI) Side Effects Question... 24th November 2006
... wait!
Keep us posted,
Sabrina
I've been on Lexapro for 3 days so far for depression and anxiety... the ... anyone else felt like this on their medication (be it Lexapro or anything else)? It's a pretty scary feeling......
... for a while. Celexa is basically the same thing as Lexapro . The different names have something to do with patent...
... to stick it out.
I didn't have any symptoms on Lexapro initially except tiredness for the first couple of ... is more likely to be caused by my depression than Lexapro . Luckily, the forgetfullness and lack of concentration ... dose and not eating enough with it. Since I took 10mg Lexapro for almost two months with no problems whatsoever ... strange symptoms persist.
I'm not sure how much Lexapro you're taking, but maybe talk to your doctor about ... was worth it. Overall, I've felt so much better on Lexapro than going it alone. Good luck!...
... fatigue is the major side effect w/Celexa, and suggested Lexapro because it's known for having few side effects. He ... had actually wanted me to take Lexapro from the start, but my insurance at the time didn ... 't help with the cost, and Lexapro didn't have a generic....
- Provigil? 23rd November 2006
... hi, i'm on lexapro 20 mg, wellbutrin xl 150mg and i thought the wb would...
... hi, i'm on lexapro 20 mg, wellbutrin xl 150mg and i thought the wb would ... after taking 100mg? kj:)
Hi, I too am on 20 mgs. Lexapro and Wellbutrin XL 300mgs and can sleep all day if...
... Hi, I too am on 20 mgs. Lexapro and Wellbutrin XL 300mgs and can sleep all day if...
- I AM TRYING the ENSAM PATCH 22nd November 2006
... for depression with Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Lexapro , of which Lexapro is the only one I can tolerate,...
... my first anxiety attack. Most recently I went onto lexapro . Then I developed a cocaine habit, possibly to counteract ... m now virtually coke-free and took myself off the lexapro this summer. This came from reading a bunch of research ... about lexapro and its tendancy to touch off manic episodes in people ... does run in my family). It was torture going off the lexapro , but well worth the effort.
I'm happy to report...
- Therapy vs. Psychology 22nd November 2006
... regular physician for depression. I've been taking Lexapro for two months, which has really helped. I had a relapse...
... dose beyond a kind of middle of the road dose. Like Lexapro ? I know women who've needed 40 mg. But a GP isn...
... dose beyond a kind of middle of the road dose. Like Lexapro ? I know women who've needed 40 mg. But a GP isn...
... doctor's visit.
Anyway, I had been taking 15mg Lexapro for a few weeks prior to this visit. I tried going ... feel like this is a never-ending process. I'm giving Lexapro more time. I guess this foggy, tired feeling could ... steady recovery path, then I want to discuss going off Lexapro . At my last appt., my doctor said I'm not ready to...
... long way off especially when you are not finding the Lexapro to be working its best for you right now.
The...
... long way off especially when you are not finding the Lexapro to be working its best for you right now.
He wanted ... in so soon with my last appt.). But, I want to give Lexapro time to work - I guess it can take awhile for your ... the abundance of energy - I got that when going on Lexapro initially. It tapered off after the second week, and...
- lamictal 21st November 2006
... enthusiasm.. which is great.. :) I'm still also on Lexapro (10 mg) and Wellbutrin (400 mg), and I guess for the...
- New to this problem 21st November 2006
... imbalance and so I went to a psychiatrist and he has me on Lexapro 10 mg. I have been taking it for almost 3 weeks and...
- You've got to try this... 21st November 2006
... natural, I have the answer. Inositol!! I was on Lexapro (40mg) for 6 years for depression/anxiety and recently ... really bad and was very close to going back on my Lexapro . Then I decided to try this Inositol stuff I kept ... reading about. I order some earlier cuz I knew quitting Lexapro , I would probably need to try something else and I ... won't really work. For me, it is just as good as Lexapro and my depression feelings are all gone! I'm sorry...
- Combining antidepressants 20th November 2006
... separation and the doctor put her on welbrutin and lexapro at the same time. She is missing a lot of work and...
- Anti-depressants and herbal supplements 20th November 2006
... I've been taking 10mg of Lexapro daily for two months. It's really been working for ... Primrose Oil (for dry skin), but I stopped when I went on Lexapro . Even though I know it's not on the list of medicines ... to avoid while on Lexapro and a doctor/pharmacist would probably say it's fine ... and PMS, so I don't know if taking that alongside Lexapro would cause problems, maybe be too much of a good ... about taking OTC drugs. I take a vitamin after lunch, Lexapro in the morning. I thought about taking biotin or EP...
... really. I see a naturopath.
Why would you stop Lexapro if it is working?...
... really. I see a naturopath.
Why would you stop Lexapro if it is working?
I'm not planning on stopping ... melation combo - and don't want to run into this with Lexapro . My doctor assured me that the sleep meds could be ... have that to worry about. There's no way I'm taking Lexapro long-term. I don't care if I get suicidal again. It ... also tired of the fogginess and headaches I get with Lexapro . That didn't start happening until I upped the dose ... get myself back out there again. I'm not going off Lexapro until I know that my depression and anxiety are controlled ... pharmacist weeks ago that said EPO is fine to take with Lexapro , but to be watchful of any bruising since both are...
- Anyone else off anti-depressants now? 20th November 2006
... I stopped taking Lexapro about two months ago now. I was on it for anxiety ... it is still manageable. I gained about 15 pounds on Lexapro , and i absolutely cannot lose even one pound of it ... these from stopping an anti-dperessant? or maybe the Lexapro actually caused these things. The worst part is this...
... I quit my Lexapro about 2 months ago too! I was on it for 6 years for...
... what I was wondering is if it is possible that the Lexapro screwed up my thyroid or something. Or maybe I have ... ritability is just not normal for me, even before I went on Lexapro . I'm thinking maybe I should go get a ful blood panel...
... please!! Well its not that bad, but............on Lexapro for 3 years, felt pretty good on meds, just did not...
- Medication Question... 20th November 2006
... for your replies... I ended up getting prescribed Lexapro (which I had no say in). He just promised me results ... me xanax... saying it was a last resort in case the Lexapro didn't work. I thought that was weird, saying that...
...
Do you feel any relief from the past 8 days on Lexapro ?
What other Anti Depressants have you tired and ... for your replies... I ended up getting prescribed Lexapro (which I had no say in). He just promised me results ... me xanax... saying it was a last resort in case the Lexapro didn't work. I thought that was weird, saying that...
... feel like i am flying around all day and all night. lexapro caused me to vomit. wellbutrin was probably the worst...
- very hard time..please help! 19th November 2006
... suffered from depression my senior year and was on lexapro ..my mom also suffers from depression very badly and ... depression very bad from all this and i even started lexapro again a few months ago because of severe postpartum...
... suffered from depression my senior year and was on lexapro ..my mom also suffers from depression very badly and ... depression very bad from all this and i even started lexapro again a few months ago because of severe postpartum...
- Dopamine action from Celebra and Mirapex 19th November 2006
... just started taking Cymbalta as a replacement for Lexapro , which I took for several months as a replacemtn for...
- help. obsessive, scary thoughts. 15th November 2006
... having those thoughts over and over. I've been taking Lexapro for a couple months, and it's been helping until now...
- Question about Zoloft 14th November 2006
... are many SSRI's out there: Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Lexapro , etc. They all accomplish the same thing but work...
... one bit. I was given the choce between Zoloft or Lexapro and chose Zoloft, and I don't know if I can honestly...
- Admittance to hospital - question 14th November 2006
... I've been taking Lexapro for anxiety/depression for two months. I thought it...
- Does anyone here have Anxiety with Depression? 13th November 2006
... experience with medication? My Dr. wants me to try Lexapro , I've tried Zoloft and made it only 3 days because...
... [SIZE="3"]Everyone responds to meds differently. Lexapro was a bomb for me. Effexor has been working out better...
- Anti-Depressant suggestions 10th November 2006
...
Cymbalta
Prozac - but has sexual side effects
Lexapro
all the above plus there are the older ones:
...
- Anti-Depressant Concerns. Plz help! 10th November 2006
... did not take long) I felt great on them. When the lexapro poops out again, then i will probably go back on zoloft...
- Wrong Antidepressants? 9th November 2006
... cry all the time,so empty and alone.they had me on lexapro but all i wanted to do was wack my self.scared and...
- Everytime.. 7th November 2006
... The reason I ask is because ever since I started on Lexapro , Lorazepam, Lunesta, and eventually Wellbutrin XL...
- Lexapro and Acne Breakouts! 7th November 2006
... Nope, I'm on Lexapro and have not had that side effect. The only med that...
... usual stuff that controls my acne just doesnt work on lexapro ...
- Which Med Has Gone Bad? 6th November 2006
... hand:
- 1 red - birth control pill
- 1 orange - lexapro
- 1 yellow - lamictal
- 2 green - wellbutrin (because...
- Lexapro and Bladder 6th November 2006
... Hi everyone. Is anyone who is on Lexapro experiencing frequent urination? It's the most strange ... urination started about a week after I started on Lexapro in July, and I'm wondering if it's the meds or if...
- Effexor Dose: Doctor Being a bit "Cautious"? 5th November 2006
... even tried switching to others while on effexor (to lexapro , but that was like taking candy for me, so back to...
- wellbutrin xl and bupropion 3rd November 2006
... doc would prescibe both amazes me , 150 mg xl and 20 lexapro here, just wondering if it's the same doc? take care...
- Anybody had problems with terrible headaches from Lexapro? 3rd November 2006
... antidepressants, especially the "newer" ones, like lexapro , side effects should go away after about three weeks ... really downplayed that," referring to the kind of pain lexapro would give...
i would get a second opinion if i...
... All lexapro ever did for me was to make me gain 40 pounds!...
- Getting Off Celexa 2nd November 2006
... I take Celexa which is very similar to Lexapro . Today, after being on it for 9 months I decided to...
- Med with least amount of side effects? 30th October 2006
... everyone.
I have only tired Zoloft which I hated and Lexapro which changed my life for the better.
It is trial...
... my depression.. for that I take doxepin..300mg
lexapro was good but AD's have a tendency to quit working...
... Real Bad Experience With Prozac. My Husband Is Taking Lexapro And He Seems To Bee Doing Real Well Without Side Effects...
- How I feel 28th October 2006
... a recovering depressed individual. I have been on Lexapro for about a year now and it has been a long hard road ... about hurting myself and others. So I started taking Lexapro over a year ago and here I am. Yes I still have bad...
... I've been on lexapro for about 8 months now. It does make the days easier...
- slipping 27th October 2006
... Two weeks ago I went down from 10 mg of Lexapro to 5 mg. Because I'm already taking 400 mg Wellbutrin...
- serotonin syndrome and prozac.. 26th October 2006
... cymbalta by a doctor at a pain clinic. She was also on lexapro at the time. He knew this and still prescribed these ... Now they have her on 40mg of prozac and 20 mg of lexapro and she has horrible memory loss. Not just short...
- weeeening off lexapro starting prozac 26th October 2006
... me, Prozac was not a good choice. As with you and Lexapro , the Prozac made me for angry agitated and irritable...
- When it is time to stop Lexapro 24th October 2006
... there, thank you so much for posting this!!! I am on Lexapro and trying to taper off it as well..... Right now...
... started to improve as I've been reducing the dose of Lexapro . Whereas before I just couldn't hold on to any thought...
... either. That's why I've decided to stick to my 1/4 of Lexapro , and then maybe next week I'll start reducing it a...
- What would be the best AD for me? Need suggestions. 23rd October 2006
... zoloft. besides zoloft there's also prozac, paxil, lexapro , and celexa); then there are the SNRI's (effexor and ... passess....
as for you, i'm no expert, but what about lexapro or celexa? i've haerd the first one works rather...
... TY for the suggestions.
Do celexa or lexapro help with low energy? I forgot to mention that, but...
- Celexa users- need your input please 20th October 2006
... more.
thanks for any input. Oh I also read that Lexapro was the "new Celexa" & more helpful with the anxiety...
- Effexor Withdrawal - another survivor needs help! 20th October 2006
... the end of the proverbial rope. They switched me to Lexapro (10 mg) and Seroquel, after 2 months I had no marked...
- 14 hours sleep- straight through 18th October 2006
... I think maybe it's because I've cut back on the Lexapro that all this is happening. But I'm going to give...
- ?'s re: Lexapro...... 16th October 2006
... I gained weight on Lexapro . Told my doctor. she said that the studies on Lexapro ... pounds and was able to keep it off until starting on Lexapro . I quit it 4 months ago ...started taking Wellburtrin...
... I was on Lexapro and didnt have that problem. (Actually, I'm still...
- frustrated, just need to talk 16th October 2006
... today who recommended I switch from wellbutrin to lexapro ... I don't know what I was expecting to hear but that ... what am I supposed to do a year from now when the Lexapro doesn't work anymore? I feel like this is a lost ... to do. I don't know if I should start taking the Lexapro , or keep with the Wellbutrin, or just take nothing...
... sorry u are having a rough time, i just started taking lexapro a month ago it is the only thing i have tried, and...
... today who recommended I switch from wellbutrin to lexapro ... I don't know what I was expecting to hear but that ... what am I supposed to do a year from now when the Lexapro doesn't work anymore? I feel like this is a lost ... to do. I don't know if I should start taking the Lexapro , or keep with the Wellbutrin, or just take nothing...
- Help Me To Understand 16th October 2006
... Hello, My husband was just put on lexapro for his severe depression, I was wondering if anyone ... hope for this whole situation.
If anyone is on the lexapro and has any advice it would be greatly appreciated...
- Unexpected change... 16th October 2006
... tried every medicine known to mankind. I had been on Lexapro - 30 mgs. I wasn't sleeping at all, no dr could help ... people can be productive. The dr has since reduced my lexapro to 10 and my trazadone is at 100. He also put me...
- sexual side effects 16th October 2006
... Of the SSRI's, Lexapro supposedly has a lower chance of sexual side effects...
- Starting on Zoloft 15th October 2006
... just gave it to me today for Panic Disorder. I was on Lexapro and it did nothing. Enough about me though. PVC's...
- Help Getting Off Celexa 14th October 2006
... Thank You For The Help. Well I Have Been On Lexapro For 7 Years!!! I Went Through Some Really Hard Times...
- starting Lamictal 13th October 2006
... psychiatrist today. Now, not only will I be taking Lexapro and Wellbutrin daily, but I am also starting Lamictal...
... and depression.
Currently I'm trying to let go of Lexapro . lately it was giving me many side effects. Now I ... 'm on 2.5 mgs of Lexapro (anti-depressant) and 300 of lamictal. Hopefully soon ... I'll be able to let go completely of Lexapro and stay only with Lamictal hoping that my depression...
- My depressed DH finally is going to go for counseling... 13th October 2006
... suicidal thoughts yet.....but I do have 3 months worth of Lexapro , 20 Neurontin, 30 Wellbutrin, some Hydrocodone, 2...
... suicidal thoughts yet.....but I do have 3 months worth of Lexapro , 20 Neurontin, 30 Wellbutrin, some Hydrocodone, 2...
- drinking while on meds 13th October 2006
... I've drank on Wellbutrin and Lexapro . I only drink rarely. The most I drank at once I...
... I've been taking Lexapro . And I've had a few drinks. It seems to make me...
- Wellbutrin vs. Cymbalta 12th October 2006
... say why he changed his mind? i'm on WB XL 150mg and lexapro 20mg, for me wellbutrin alone wouldn't be enough for...
... Cymbalta: Helps with serotonin and norepinephrine.
Lexapro : Helps with serotonin....
- Elavil for pain 11th October 2006
... script for half of the dosage amount. I am also on Lexapro for depression. I've been taking that for quite sometime...
- Excessive sweating 9th October 2006
... Hi there...
I am on Lexapro and was recently put on Wellbutrin XL as well to combat ... the sexual side effects I was feeling from the Lexapro . I took the Wellbutrin for a couple of weeks when ... difference since I was already feeling better from the Lexapro . Anxiety-wise though, I felt worse. The Wellbutrin...
- HypoMania 12 7th October 2006
... and am still feeling the same way.
So I tried Lexapro , didn't fix me. I then tried Welbutrin, and nothing...
- Do you have problem of organism with AD? 6th October 2006
... Yeah, I've had that problem too... On Lexapro and Wellbutrin right now, and adding the Wellbutrin...
- wellbutrin xl and sleep aid 4th October 2006
... focus or get my life in order, and she first suggested lexapro , but said it could cause weight gain, and I asked...
- misery 29th September 2006
... Yes, I am on meds... 10 mg daily of lexapro ... and 400 mg daily of wellbutrin sr (i don't take...
- Can't get in to see my psych & need med adjustment. What to do? 27th September 2006
... him for the first visit. I was prescribed 10 mg of Lexapro daily. I've been trying to take it at various times ... Otherwise, there have been some good results with the Lexapro ....my raging anger is gone. Things just don't get...
... name of someone who fills in for her. By the way, lexapro left me exhausted all day too....
- "Medication isn't Going to Solve your Problems" 26th September 2006
... people abuse it, that's why they speak against it. Lexapro was great for me. You may have to try a few and see...
- started wellbutrin and STILL tired, so sick of it 26th September 2006
... on lexapro 10mg and it definitely works for my depression and...
... Hi KJ
I too have the same problem on lexapro , i started a thread about it, and didn't get too many ... been on it a short while.. How long did it take your lexapro to finally kick in at the beginning? Mine was 4 weeks...
... lexapro kicked in quickly for me, 2 weeks, i had been extremely ... even want to get on the computer, so i'm happy with lexapro except for being tired, are you having good results ... from lexapro? and yes the WB and lexapro is supposed to be a good one but so far i'm still...
... I take 15 mg of lexapro and welbutrin xl. I take them in the morning because ... than that, I need to sleep the rest of the day. The Lexapro by itself even at the 15 mg level still left me crying...
... I am on both Wellbutrin and Lexapro .... The WB made me very energetic for the first week...
- Meds for Depression HELP! 25th September 2006
... help with this condition?
I have tired Prozac and Lexapro both made me so sick, l dont seem to handle the SSRI...
- feeling worse for a week now 25th September 2006
... the phone rings i wanna break it!
i was given Lexapro from my doctor. took it for a month and stopped it...
- Could I be depressed and not know it? 25th September 2006
... My psychiatrist put me on lexapro a couple of months ago for Gad and a preoccupation ... basis. I'm pretty confused as she wants to up my lexapro another 5 mg. I told her I'd give it an 8 wk trial...
- Effexor Question 24th September 2006
... that has actually made an improvement in my life ( Lexapro was like taking candy, Zoloft was like a placebo-...
- Anyone tried Lamictal for Depression? 24th September 2006
... mention it a couple months back. I am already on Lexapro and Wellbutrin, I really don't want to have to add...
