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  1. To John 3:16 18th May 2004
    ... and depresion. He said it increase the affect of the Lexapro . I think they give it to crazy people, lol. Realy...

  2. Finally getting treatment for my addicition 16th May 2004
    ... diagnosis of Major Depression, and was prescribed Lexapro . As I stated in an earlier post, i was addicted to ... Mental Health field for 25 years. I am hoping that the Lexapro will help me with my tapering of the VPs as I need ... medication regimen. Does anyone know how/if the the Lexapro will help me on my taper? Any suggestions from all...
    ... Congratulations on taking the step to get help! The Lexapro will just help with depression and blahs- most of...
    ... euphoria. As I stated I just started today, 5/15 on the Lexapro and am still using the vps and am trying to taper...
    ... euphoria. As I stated I just started today, 5/15 on the Lexapro and am still using the vps and am trying to taper ... BLOOD PRESSURE WHICH RAISES DURING W/D BUT ONCE THE LEXAPRO KICKS IN WHICH SHOULD TAKE A COUPLE WEEKS OR MORE...
    ... treatment center if necessary. I would taper the Lexapro and get off of that brain dope too....

  3. Hey Root!! 12th May 2004
    ... depresed but I had the blahs and the doc put me on Lexapro . The worst thing for me was the leg thing and no enrgy ... me on small dose of zyprexa that he said helps the lexapro and boy does it ever. It has given me my enrgy back...
    ... was the way it all started for me.I am also taking Lexapro and having pretty good results with it. Well, I...

  4. Is relapse normal? 10th May 2004
    ... that and I get these violent mood swings. Trying Lexapro to deal with that. Thanks for all the support. And...
    ... that and I get these violent mood swings. Trying Lexapro to deal with that. Thanks for all the support. And...

  5. Murphy and anyone interested abut benzos 9th May 2004
    ... shy today - and everything from Paxil to Serzone to Lexapro , Zoloft, Prozac - every anti depp. including combos...

  6. just quit smoking pot - help. 5th May 2004
    ... to the body over long periods of time. My mom is on Lexapro and Wellbutrin SR and I'm worried sick about how she...

  7. Lynn, Michelle, anyone else who knows about Grandma 2nd May 2004
    ... quick emotional changes. I don't know anything about Lexapro or Xanax--my drugs are Prozac and Wellbutrin--but...
    ... must be feeling. And I'm so happy for you. Is Lexapro an antidepressant? I'm really relieved that the Wellbutrin...

  8. hi danndees 27th April 2004
    ... asking im 32 the meds im on are klonopin for anxiety, lexapro for depression and anxiety, and neurotnin for pain...

  9. Hydros and Zoloft 24th April 2004
    ... ssris while taking methadone and started a new one lexapro during the last of my withdrawals if you start taking...
    ... want to be normal w/o the assistance of klonopin and lexapro but i just could'nt do it anymore and how will i know...

  10. checking in on deeanndees 24th April 2004
    ... weaning off effexor with no problems and switching to lexapro i know ssris have a bad rep but i'm telling you honestly...

  11. why was my hell so long 23rd April 2004
    ... luv, rosie rosietee im only on klonopin until the lexapro hopefully kicks in and then they said the would slowly...

  12. Mood swings 23rd April 2004
    ... methadone about 3 months ago and had to start taking lexapro an antidepressant and also klonopin which im not to...

  13. have a question 22nd April 2004
    ... on other meds.... chefob im on klonopin neurontin lexapro weaning off effexor trazadone and vicodin...

  14. wish i had a time machine 21st April 2004
    ... in there, miche miche taking neurontin klonopin lexapro trazadone weaning off effexor celbrex and vicodin ... that was it thanks for replying hopefully if the lexapro workes like it should i can eliminate the klonopin...

  15. need some info on methadone? 20th April 2004
    ... took these for chrionic back pain right now in on lexapro trazadone neurontin vicodin again celebrex and weaning...

  16. opiate addict and medication regiment 20th April 2004
    ... about my depression and anxiety. He perscribed me Lexapro 10mg, (note i was on zoloft 100mg for 2 yrs, with...
    ... laying around being sick and stuff. Im also on lexapro .10mg. I just started it, and i want my doc to up the ... dose. Lexapro is a revised version of celexa with less side effects...

  17. has this ever happened to anyone? 19th April 2004
    ... of effexor 75 milligrams every other day and taking lexapro as anew one i think missing the effexor was the culprit...
    ... im down to 75mgs every other day and swithching to lexapro in the process it really did frighten me i thought...
    ... felt bad enough as it was!! I have never tried Lexapro , but it is a version of Celexa, which I did try. It...
    ... The ones I was on were Effexor, Wellbutrin, and Lexapro . I was on Effexor for about 3 weeks with no relults ... crying, freezing, burning. Then she switched me to Lexapro . I had been off of oxycontin for about 2 weeks, so...
    ... The ones I was on were Effexor, Wellbutrin, and Lexapro . I was on Effexor for about 3 weeks with no relults ... crying, freezing, burning. Then she switched me to Lexapro . I had been off of oxycontin for about 2 weeks, so...
    ... felt bad enough as it was!! I have never tried Lexapro , but it is a version of Celexa, which I did try. It ... give me a few pointers cause even on klonopin and lexapro i still have some pretty hairy moments thank kelleigh...
    ... ABOUT THE PANIC ATTACKS IM RECENTLY SWITHCHING TO LEXAPRO BEEN TAKING FOR ABOUT 3 WKS I'D HATE TO SAY IT BUT...

  18. howard 678 18th April 2004
    ... weaning off the effexor got rid of the paxil and started lexapro 2 weeks ago my doc says once the lexapro kicks in...
    ... curb your anxiety then why does your doctor believe Lexapro will? All are SSRIs. Did you ask them? I am just curious...
    ... curb your anxiety then why does your doctor believe Lexapro will? All are SSRIs. Did you ask them? I am just curious ... some powerful stuff. i dont know why they think lexapro help they just said they've had alot of good results...

  19. Banker -- What Happened???? 17th April 2004
    ... Am I reading this right? You are taking Xanax AND Lexapro , on top of suboxone? I am assuming your sub/Xanax ... doctor is the one prescribing Lexapro ? You are taking three psychomotor impairing drugs ... take a day? Isn't 4 mg the maximum daily dose? And Lexapro ? Aren't they both for the same thing? I know Xanax...

  20. klonopin need info 16th April 2004
    ... be GREAT! Thank you again! banker im actually on lexapro also i do have opiate cravings pretty much daily because...
    ... id be fine after 2 weeks what in dog years yeah the lexapro makes me sleepy along with the other 50 thousand others...

  21. chef i was told to talk to you 14th April 2004
    ... and severe anxiety which now im on klonopin neurotin lexapro trazadone and celebrex and after almost 3 months im...

  22. when does it end 6th April 2004
    ... and no self worth i am on effexor and switching to lexapro also just started klonopin which im kind of nervous...
    ... this had made it much worse and even though i'm on lexapro and klonopin i don't feel normal anymore and 3 months...
    ... down though for the past couple weeks i am still on lexapro though which i think i'll ride out for awhile cause...
    ... idepressant is gonna be the easy part before they put me on lexapro i weaned off effexor with no problems at all i know...
    ... idepressant is gonna be the easy part before they put me on lexapro i weaned off effexor with no problems at all i know...
    ... anymore and you know the rest so they switched me to lexapro i weaned off of effexor without any problems i just ... trying to tell you what to do by all means but without lexapro i still be laying on my couch in lonliness good luck...
    ... of my anxiety so i weaned off it and they put me on lexapro effexor can be a bad antidepressant for certain people...

  23. Yinsky..I need your help! 2nd April 2004
    ... I was there just to see if he would perscribe my Lexapro and Ativan. I can no longer see the psychiatrist I...

  24. Saw my sub doc today 30th March 2004
    ... I'm a little concerned that you are on wellbutrin, lexapro , and xanax and then they want to add topamax? From ... more of a stimulant (that's what my doc told me), Lexapro is an antidepressant that also treats anxiety so maybe...

  25. getting OFF Vics after 6 months, help! 27th March 2004
    ... Ranee, I do have a doctor helping me. I was put on Lexapro , I have been on Wellbutrin and Klonopin for a long...

  26. To Jorob and Meredith52 24th March 2004
    ... and whatever anti-deppresant I am on at the time ( Lexapro right now, but as I said I have tried everyone both...
    ... t want to be physically dependant on anything. The lexapro is not like, say Paxil, where the withdrawal - and...

  27. Opiates and Depression 23rd March 2004
    ... The doctor seems to agree as I am taking 10 mg of Lexapro each evening. I am wondering if the feelings of depression...
    ... feel" somewhat normal again. I too, take 10mg of Lexapro at night. It isn't a miracle pill, but it helps after...

  28. New FDA Warning on 10 popular antidepressants 22nd March 2004
    ... as fluoxetine) Zoloft Paxil Luvox Celexa Lexapro Wellbutrin Effexor Serzone Remeron Something...
    ... took him off of the prozac immediately and started on lexapro .after only a few days with out the high dose of prozac ... pretty good right now,but after about a year on the lexapro , he started to become more depressed and anxious.as ... drugs or just his body make up.I myself, am taking lexapro and haven't really had any sort of problems with it ... about a change.since my son was doing so well on the lexapro at the time,I asked him to switch me to that,and yes ... seeing a wonderful therepist.My son sees her too.the lexapro is still working.and considering what I have been...
    ... My daughter is bi-polar and takes Lexapro , Seraquel, and Topamax. Just recently her Lexapro...

  29. Root 22nd March 2004
    ... decision to. So I have a pain medcine and a pill call Lexapro and Celbrex. Then I have to see the physcal therpist...
    ... ever met. My doc put me on a narcotic, celbrex and lexapro . We agree this will be a one month to see how it goes...

  30. Made it thru the weekend! 15th March 2004
    ... compulsive. I was put on prozac which I hated then Lexapro which was o.k. I just felt kindof out of it on them...

  31. Finally asking for help... 11th March 2004
    ... appointment. I have been on several anti-depressants and Lexapro (what I take now.....and Banker takes this, too) works...

  32. (This ought to be a good one) Do I need a Xanax? 9th March 2004
    ... am taking about 4mgs every other day. I also take Lexapro daily and supposed to take Xanax three times a day...
    ... am taking about 4mgs every other day. I also take Lexapro daily and supposed to take Xanax three times a day...

  33. please help-- adderall amphetamine addiction withdraw 6th March 2004
    ... and a addiction specialist he has me on 10 mg. of lexapro and blood pressure meds which my blood pressure is...
    ... if i am replying the right way, I have been on lexapro since i was in intensive care, he had me at 20mg. ... an hour. He then told me that he thought the lexapro was not doing anything and that he wanted me to stop ... at first so i took her advice. I tried to stop the lexapro but stopping it made me almost sick physically dizzy...

  34. Can't Believe This! 5th March 2004
    ... Senior C did a quick head jerk. He was prescibed lexapro . Some breakthough, it shouldn't have gone that far...

  35. A GREAT One For Those With Faith in God 4th March 2004
    ... due pain meds trouble getting them! I also take Lexapro and Xanax. I come from a family (my mother's side...

  36. Yinsky 1st March 2004
    ... woulda chewed ativan like candy... banker, yes lexapro can have very sedating properties. combined with ... irritability and moodiness. how long have you been on the lexapro ? does it trully elevate your mood or simply make...
    ... Banker, How many mgs of the Lexapro do you take? I am on that on back to 4mgs of sub ... too! :) Get back to me when you can about the Lexapro - how long have you been on that and do you feel it...
    ... :) Michelle Oh, Banker, I take 20 mgs of Lexapro ...wonder why I can't sleep at night? Just when I...

  37. Klonopin help...please. 22nd February 2004
    ... even at the low dose it is. She tried putting me on Lexapro (SSRI) last week, which I was leary of since I really ... disliked Paxil. Well I disliked Lexapro even more, as it made me throw up for 5 hrs after...
    ... well) I had to be put back on an anti-depressant ( Lexapro ) which works well for me but did nothing for my anxiety...

  38. Another Question-Depression 20th February 2004
    ... interesting and I have never heard of that before. I take Lexapro for "hormonal imbalance" which causes fierce moodswings...

  39. just a benzo now and then? 19th February 2004
    ... breakdown while on it and once we switched him to lexapro (just like his mommy)he started doing better.but he ... that in this instance the trazadone also enhances the lexapro .You maybe would only need the trazadone or if you ... the depression itself with say something like the lexapro , his insomnia might just go away on its own.I know ... made alot of progress with her and is still on the lexapro and takes his trazadone everynight before bed.it is...

  40. Rosie? NeverAgain? BlueJulie? Lisa? 17th February 2004
    ... too, thinking the hydro's were just "wiping out" my Lexapro and my addictionalogist said that that is not altogether...

  41. eleven days clean, I'm losing my mind 16th February 2004
    ... there are so many different options, i've been on lexapro with numerous other medications and lexapro had worked...

  42. oxycontin 2nd February 2004
    ... off they put me on Effexor, then Wellbutrin, then Lexapro one day right after the other when I started to have...

  43. NA Newbie - Meds? 30th January 2004
    ... ADHD, Agoraphobia, PTSD. I am now on meds including lexapro and dexedrine. I know a lot of people in NA are against...
    ... some kind of anti depressant,so I don't think the lexapro will be an issue.But just go.You will be very glad...

  44. Trying to help 2 addicts... 21st January 2004
    ... with AA or NA, they would "frown" upon me for taking Lexapro (anti-depressant)? I have been on anti-depressants...
    ... with AA or NA, they would "frown" upon me for taking Lexapro (anti-depressant)? I have been on anti-depressants...

  45. Question - X Suboxone Users 16th January 2004
    ... NA would not view me as clean since I am still on Lexapro and Xanax (very seldom though). But I imagine I'll ... have to be on my Lexapro for awhile and that's okay with me. I don't understand...

  46. Time is standing still 12th January 2004
    ... once before ) I better prepared myself and upped my Lexapro some and I think that is helping with the overwhelming...

  47. Another Question 12th January 2004
    ... well mentally, is that I was prepared in taking the Lexapro beforehand. If you can get through the next couple...

  48. John 3:16, I am thinking about you 10th January 2004
    ... night and sleeping off and on. Taking my Xanax and Lexapro in the mornings and some Zomig (non-narcotic) for...

  49. 397 posts,3 more and ill have 400 9th January 2004
    ... Do you know about the sub? My sub doctor upped my Lexapro while on the sub??? Michelle...

  50. is it safe to take benzo's while on anti depressants 9th January 2004
    ... i just was prescribed lexapro but its giving me panic attacks. i have valium and ... xanax and was wondering if i can take these with the lexapro (is it safe?) i was told that the anxiety will pass ... after taking lexapro for a couple weeks but i need some relief for right...
    ... valium and xanax....everyone is different and the lexapro could metabolize differently in your system....i know...
    ... My psychiatrist prescribes me Lexapro and Xanax, but like Chef said, he knows all my history...
    ... if your lexapro is doing that then call your doc ASAP. does he know...

  51. Root, Are you lurking and Okay? 9th January 2004
    ... not having depression too bad, because I started the Lexapro when I started the sub. SO, that may be something...
    ... not having depression too bad, because I started the Lexapro when I started the sub. SO, that may be something...
    ... of like you were describing. You may want to try LEXAPRO or WELLBUTRIN. I just think you are going to need...

  52. Lomotil..tell me what you know about it!!.. 4th January 2004
    ... now. Her therapist prescribes her; Zanax, Geodon, Lexapro , Sonota, and occasionally Ambien. Her regular dr. ... and Vioxx. She has only been taking the Geodon, Lexapro , Sonota, and Ambien for a little over a year. During...

  53. I'm new, kicking hydro 2nd January 2004
    ... straight, lol. I forgot to note I just started taking lexapro for depression. I don't know If I am legitamately...
    ... change with time, I'm sure. to cope, I filled my lexapro the day I decided to stop (even though it won't kick...

  54. Feel Worse Than Ever 30th December 2003
    ... am so ready for a happy, healthy life. I do take Lexapro for depression and ofcourse, the Xanax, as needed...
    ... deal with my depression issues. I don't know if the Lexapro is helping (been on nine months) or it may once I...
    ... need that more, in addition to an anti-depressant, Lexapro , so after running into a brick wall with another addictiona...

  55. Dexedrine ruined me! 21st December 2003
    ... not big on ANY kind of medicine I am on 10 mg. of lexapro which is nothing and I dont think it does anything...

  56. "new" to this bored 18th December 2003
    ... anxiety. I have an opiate addiction and am now on Lexapro (for depression) daily and Xanax (for anxiety attacks...

  57. Suboxone fears 11th December 2003
    ... sound good today and I am glad for you. I, too, am on Lexapro . I can't tell if it is helping or not. Your decision...

  58. checkin' on michelle 6th December 2003
    ... depression, my mother, my brother, and me. I take Lexapro daily and Xanax as needed. I have gotten alot of...

  59. friday and torture 5th December 2003
    ... I get further away from my relapse day. I started Lexapro 10mg today and the doc says that he is very optimistic...

  60. Mental Cravings 1st December 2003
    ... use of an SSRI - the one that works best for me is lexapro , but you really have to go by trial and error (at ... taken just about all of them for a period of time - lexapro just seems to work the best.) I also see a psychotherapi...

  61. extasy and Lsd questions 24th November 2003
    ... feeling. A lot of people complain about SSRI's (Prozac, Lexapro , Paxil etc...) but in this case it is worth a shot...

  62. Information on Prozac tapering? 24th November 2003
    ... taking these types of drugs immediately. I did once, ( Lexapro ), and felt really bad and had to get back on it. ...

  63. Well...I just need to get this out! 5th November 2003
    ... She is seeing a therapist that prescribes her Zanax, Lexapro , Serzone, and sleeping pills all at the same time...
    ... She is seeing a therapist that prescribes her Zanax, Lexapro , Serzone, and sleeping pills all at the same time...

  64. I need your opinions 4th November 2003
    ... will sleep for days. Topomax (for headaches I guess) Lexapro (He quit taking this because he says he isn't depressed...
    ... will sleep for days. Topomax (for headaches I guess) Lexapro (He quit taking this because he says he isn't depressed...
    ... ok, as far as the Zyprexa and the Lexapro go they are very new medications. Zyprexa is an ...
    ... depressant work better. (He was on Zoloft, and switched to Lexapro , but stopped taking it because he "isn't depressed...

  65. addiction related depression 31st October 2003
    ... and possibly changing your anti-depressant? I take Lexapro and am doing well on that, but it took "playing around...

  66. Haven't taken my subutex today...what do ya'll think? 27th October 2003
    ... sharing your thoughts with me. I am taking 20 mgs of Lexapro . I responded to one of your post several days ago...

  67. Lisa? 24th October 2003
    ... possibly get on an anti-depressant- a mild one, like Lexapro or something, may help you with the depression quicker...

  68. Withdrawal Help 21st October 2003
    ... with the depression. I was on a anti-depressant, Lexapro , also, and my doctor said it will give me a little...
    ... to take one but ever other day because I am now on Lexapro but I know I am dependent on them because I am withdrawing...

  69. Tofranil and Subutex 20th October 2003
    ... days and then dropped me to 8mgs and also prescriped Lexapro for depression. I, like you, am a very anxious person...

  70. SUBOXONE AND LITHIUM OROTATE 14th October 2003
    ... hello dustin, I was on lithum with lexapro , I also had good feeling, I then had whiplash injury ... or any other pain killer. so at present I'm taking lexapro but also antiflamortorys and sometimes vicadin. What...

  71. New member. Great Site!!! 27th September 2003
    ... shrink and he put me on Wellbutrin SR twice a day, and Lexapro once a day. I don't know what this crap does, but...

  72. WannaBnormal 7th September 2003
    ... Dr. (the one who gave me the subutex) started me on Lexapro and It had too many side effects for me. Now he wants...
    ... time, and it sucked coming off of it. But I now have Lexapro and I absolutely love it. No side effects whatsoever...

  73. After Withdrawal......Any Advice? 24th August 2003
    ... alprazalom (xanax) per day. My doctor suggested I take lexapro . Has anyone got first hand advice on this chemical ... a person would not addict to xanax. At any rate, lexapro info/advice/input will be greatly appreciated. Hope...

  74. A question for Philster 21st August 2003
    ... Psychopharmacologist today, and he wants me to start on Lexapro for a week and next Friday if all goes well, he'll...

  75. Question about anti-depressants 27th July 2003
    ... effexor), Some are very specific for serotonin ( lexapro ); while others are specific to a few neurotransmitters...

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