- Codeine & Lexapro? 15th May 2006
... I am currently on Lexapro and hydrocodone(a form of codeine) for fibromyalgia ... and no interactions whatsoever. Actually taking the Lexapro has helped cut my dosages of hydro down because i...
- Neurontin & Zoloft Interaction? 6th May 2006
... probelms at all.i was taking neurontin along with lexapro for quite some time without any issues popping up...
- lexapro & percocet 30th April 2006
... two and a half years and also have been taking the lexapro too with absolutely no problems whatsoever.I do think...
- Was on Zoloft switched to wellbutrin 22nd December 2005
... have a lot of difficulty sleeping so my doctor added Lexapro also just 1 1/2 weeks ago. I also felt like crap until ... just yesterday from the Lexapro. The lexapro has been harder to adjust to I have been way more ... nauseated and extremely sleepy from the Lexapro but it is working better for my depression. The side ... ll probably feel better. Taking the Wellbutrin with Lexapro is supposed to counteract the sexual side effects ... of the Lexapro . So far it seems to be working OK. It takes a little...
- Propranolol 31st October 2005
... it for.
Never did a thing for my Anixety though. Lexapro and the Beta Blocker work great though....
- 13 yr daughter to stop Zoloft CT?! 20th July 2005
... Zoloft; I have OCD, too, and the reason I quit taking Lexapro and went back on Zoloft is because I gained about...
- Acting strange on Zoloft 2nd May 2005
... reactions to the ADs.my son started out on prozac,went to Lexapro and the final was effexor.These meds created what...
- addicted to lexapro 25th January 2005
... i took lexapro too and it made me way crazier than i already was ... hope you feel better
ps- my birth control was why lexapro made me worse...
... ive been put on lexapro since september because the doctors thought i was...
... the other poster wrote... you are NOT addicted to Lexapro . Keep in touch.
Regards,
CancerDad...
- Taking medications to treat both Adult ADD and Depression/OCD/Anxiety 8th January 2005
... to the second psychiatrist).
They tried me on:
Lexapro (cheered me up amazingly, but gave me extreme muscle...
- will all these meds harm me long term? 8th January 2005
... channel blocker) warfarin (blood thinner), potassium, Lexapro , Asacol, Flomax, and for controlling afib, Betapace...
- Paxil, chest pain and irregular rythmns 12th November 2004
... reaction but I can certainly relate because I had taken Lexapro and on my first dose I had a severe tightness and...
- Need help i think my dad is abusing his drugs! 28th October 2004
... which with alcohol and increase risk of seizures. Lexapro is an SSRI that is not a drug normally prescribed...
... problem. The doctor may drop him all together. I take Lexapro and it is supposed to be regulated at a normal dose...
- Lexapro & Tylenol PM 10th September 2004
... I wouldn't hesitate in taking Tylenol PM with Lexapro . All the med has is the Tylenol and Benadryl (or...
- Need advise fast! I am freaking out 1st September 2004
... nightmares. Second, they put me on depakote, zyprexa, and lexapro to compensate. Another horrible experience. Felt like ... think I am experiencing the same thing now with the Lexapro . At first I felt real sick coming off it and then...
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[INDENT] You should also withdaw slowly from Lexapro . Some people have a really hard time getting off the...
- I seriously fear I am losing my mind 16th August 2004
... the hospital they had me on depakote, zyprexa, and lexapro . Well, I HATED being on these meds. They just made ... was difficult for about a week. I am on day 16 of Lexapro withdrawal. I have had the bouts of flu-like symptoms...
... scares me so bad I get panic attacks.
I was on Lexapro 10mg for roughly 6 weeks. I quit cold turkey. I had...
- benzo side effects 13th August 2004
... the market and many new ones out. Currently I take Lexapro and have no side effects at all other than energy...
- Xanax question 11th August 2004
... they are but they are very very effective. I take Lexapro and have no side effects from it at all other than...
- Lexapro and OTC Pain Meds 13th June 2004
... or a fioricet for my headaches....er..i also take lexapro 40mg...
... naproxen, it hasn't proved to interact with escitalopram ( Lexapro ) the way the others do. You could try taking aspirin...
... naproxen, it hasn't proved to interact with escitalopram ( Lexapro ) the way the others do. You could try taking aspirin ... is just a headache thats a side effect of my meds ( Lexapro ). So it varies where the headache is .. sometimes...
... Stcy- How do you know the headaches are from the Lexapro ? I have been taking lexapro 20mg for 3 months now ... vicodin to get rid of the pain. Besides that I think Lexapro has worked well. I don't lay awake at night thinking...
- Bad reaction to one Lexapro - anyone else? 6th June 2004
... I would definately suggest not taking anymore Lexapro and talking to your doctor about alternative options ... your doc will tell you that it wasn't caused by the Lexapro , but I figure the start-up side effects from the Levoxyl...
... doctor probably will not acknowledge that it was the Lexapro becaue for some reason most doctors refuse to acknowledge...
... I took one Lexapro too. Result- no sleep, weakness and I felt like I...
- PLEASE READ - Effexor and SSRI WARNING 4th May 2004
... break for a while from the boards to be able to go on lexapro , and it has helped me tremendously. I couldn't hardly...
- Bad reactions to antidepressants 27th April 2004
... stress/anxiety & even panic attacks. My doc tried me on Lexapro , I had every side effect from it & also I had never...
... after only 2 doses. I also had horrible reactions to Lexapro . I don't seem to tolerate the ssri's at all. I just ... since last OCT!!!! I also developed panic attacks from Lexapro ....
- Phentermine and Lexapro? 26th April 2004
... monographs for these drugs and Phentermine HCl and Lexapro may interact based on the potential interaction between...
- XANAX withdrawal? 7th February 2004
... experiencing shock sensations. The Dr. did put him on Lexapro for a month and he ended that this past weekend cold...
... experiencing shock sensations. The Dr. did put him on Lexapro for a month and he ended that this past weekend cold...
... experiencing shock sensations. The Dr. did put him on Lexapro for a month and he ended that this past weekend cold ... turkey. I don't know what this other drug is, the Lexapro . I am not a doctor and so I am only making suggestions ... narcotic or anti-depressant drug ( if that is what Lexapro is... cold turkey ever, unless approved by a Dr.)...
- Zoloft Withdrawal Or Something Else? 1st January 2004
... all do this, because I'm taking one right now called Lexapro , but Paxil did not work for me for some reason.
...
... all do this, because I'm taking one right now called Lexapro , but Paxil did not work for me for some reason.
...
... my life. Needless to say, I switched.
I'm now on Lexapro 10mg and had to adjust to it. I started on 5mg for...
- alcohol and lexapro 25th December 2003
... The prescribing literature on Lexapro says that it doesn't potentiate the effects of alchol...
... ok, I was on lexapro and didn't exactly follow my doctors orders about ... have gone to the hospital twice due to being drunk on lexapro . I have never had a drinking problem or ever gone...
... dude, alcohol and lexapro aint a problem. if it was id be dead. take it slow ... at first just to be sure, but ive been on lexapro for a while, and during that time have drank A LOT ... folks though. i cant tell i get any more of a buzz on lexapro than before i was on it, for me at least there is ... i definitly wouldnt mess with that combo, but IMO lexapro is okay....
... advisable to drink with any of the SSRI's of which Lexapro is one.
Positive4U :)...
... my depression) Ive lost 25 lbs and started taking Lexapro , I was aware that drinking on this med probably wasn ... drank large amounts of alcohol twice since being on Lexapro and will not do so again until Im off the drug. Both ... Im usually the sane babysitter of the group, not on Lexapro tho!) not to mention my hangovers lasted 2-3 days...
- Is it okay to not take medication some days? 22nd November 2003
... For the last 4 months I have been taking 40 mg of Lexapro and .5 of Xanax daily. I never have or have had any ... take Xanax the days I drink, but have been taking Lexapro . I want to know if it's okay to take lexapro sunday...
- Lexapro and Lorazepam? 6th November 2003
... these medicines and they work great for me.
I take Lexapro 10mg at night before bed and Lorazepam 1mg at about...
... hi i take 40mg lexapro and ativan 1mg four times a day and have for about...
... like an anti anxiety med)
I take 20mg of Lexapro 1 mg of Atavan as needed and 45mg of Remeron at night...
- Paxel?? Help, please! 10th June 2001
... results myself from zoloft years ago and currently on lexapro and doing well on it.its just with kids and there...
- Eating routines/rituals 17th April 2008
... I take Lexapro and Buspar. They both seem very helpful. Do you...
- Sexual Void 15th January 2007
... depressants? Most of them wipe out the drive. I stopped Lexapro for that very reason. No drive was making me really...
- Bulimic / Topamax 6th January 2007
... treatment. About a month and a half ago I stopped the Lexapro and Buspirone I was on and after 2 weeks I got manic...
- Could this be serious? 18th October 2006
... i spoke to her about alot of issues, she gave me lexapro for depression and anxiety and stress and what not...
... she gave me lexapro for depression and anxiety and stress and what not...
... chlestrol, which i find kinda odd. the pills im on, the lexapro dont seem to have an effect on my eating. i may get...
- Atlanta gal wanting to try topamax... 7th September 2006
... the med you're asking about, but I just started on Lexapro , and it seems to be helping me alot, I know I have...
- New here-just wanted to say "Hello" 5th August 2006
... was allergic to it this time and they switched me to Lexapro . Even with the change, it dampens the urge to binge...
... was allergic to it this time and they switched me to Lexapro . Even with the change, it dampens the urge to binge...
- MED QUESTIONS please read! 24th December 2005
... wants me to start meds. he thinks either zoloft or lexapro . I know deep down this is a good idea but the thought...
... i am on lexapro right now and i didnt gain any weight. but it also...
- medication for binge eating 12th December 2005
... I'm on topamax and lexapro right now. The topamax does help with the hunger...
- Bulimia,Meds.,& Weight Gain 3rd August 2005
... still has a hold of me.Started gaining weight while on Lexapro & Seroquil. Stopped both & now on Wellbutrin. Question...
- Afraid of my medicine 24th June 2005
... I have been on Lexapro for about 4 days now and I am absolutely terrified...
... I've been on Lexapro for 3 years now and have not experienced any weight ... appetite a bit. We're all different, but I think Lexapro is a great and even safe drug to take for those with...
... I have been on Lexapro for about 4 days now and I am absolutely terrified...
- question for thoughs of you getting treatment. 8th June 2005
... third round of treament. This time my doctor put me on lexapro at first, but I didn't find it to be beneficial so...
- when will it stop??????? 11th May 2005
... depressed, funny thing is i am on a anti depressant, lexapro , i feel fine mentally, i guess. i dont even know how...
... off them without asking your doc (i tried that with lexapro and was a mess for weeks!)
something that your post...
- just binged took lax 7th May 2005
... then i went to the binging. i just started taking lexapro , for depression. i know how you feel. why do u think...
- why does food feel like "the enemy"? 6th May 2005
... gonna eat take up alot of my time. my dr put me on lexapro , due to the fact i have always had depression, and ... meds till now. it all just came to a head. i am on lexapro , which mentally, i feel so much better, but i did...
- trying to stop binging/jus tstarted anti-depressants 6th May 2005
... anyhow, hope everyone is doing well. i have been on lexapro ,for 1 week now, mentally i am feeling so much better...
- I need help 5th May 2005
... ed as well. i was the one with the post about the lexapro and growling stomach. you had replied and it did help ... still am doing the diet thing, especially,now with lexapro , and my fear of weight gain, i am eating less. which...
- update on new meds 4th May 2005
... well,
i took a leap of faith! i have been on lexapro for 5 days. i am also seeing my ed therapist. i didnt...
... better mentally! That's wonderful! When I started Lexapro I had no appetite either. I'm not sure if it would...
- Medication Worry 1st May 2005
... help ease your mind.
i myself, just started taking lexapro , which is similat to celexa, i was on zoloft for about ... am concerend to as well about gaining weight with lexapro . but i just started it and i will jus tahve to watch...
- giving up 29th April 2005
... that place. I take anti-depressants too. I took Lexapro and it didn't make me gain an ounce. In fact, I lost ... them to gain weight. I know which ones they are and Lexapro isn't one of them.
Other than that, I know that...
... little better. this morning i took my frst dose of lexapro . i also took a xanax to calm down a bit. although...
... last couple days. well, today is day 3 i have been on lexapro , and tues i have 1st visit with therapist for ed. ... i am still scared i will gain weight from lexapro . i hope not. i know i gained 15 pounds over the last ... have a protein shake i will take soon. i hope the lexapro helps me and doesnt make me gain weight. i heard one ... person said they gained 50 pounds from lexapro . that just doesnt sound right? i dunno, i have a long...
- has anyone else felt this 29th April 2005
... take it one day at a time. i have aprescrition for lexapro which is for depression, i havent taken it yet, fear...
... hey,
i know that i am on lexapro , i have been anorexic for 6 years and i wouldn't take ... research before i started my meds and i know that lexapro has never caused any weight gain (except in bizarre ... me. try taking the meds, they really help! i take lexapro for OCD not so much for depression but i know people...
... thanx for the info,
as i said i have some lexapro , i am hesitant, just because in the past, i have gained ... leap of faith,. it just everyone i talk to that used lexapro say oh yah i gaine d20 pounds taking it..and so on...
... different but what were your majour sideeffects from lexapro , if you had any?
thanks :)...
... getting some food to my brain and what part was from the lexapro . i would guess for me it was about a 2-3 weeks. it ... that so many people feel that they have gained on lexapro , i know a lot of people (ed and non) who have taken...
... Hi, just wanted to let you know I take Lexapro for anxiety and have not gained any weight at all ... different story - so hungry and tired all the time!
But Lexapro is great, and it took about a month, maybe 5 weeks...
... apprecite the advice .... i am taking the chance with lexapro , if i dont i am going to have a nervous breakdown ... was talking to you guys and taking dr advice to try lexapro . i am not gonna diet too strict this weekend , but...
- Has anyone tried lexapro? 12th April 2005
... Hi
I've taken Lexapro for my depression. It doesn't make you gain weight...
... I was on lexapro for a while (close to a year). Started at 10 mg, got...
- Feeling really guilty... 28th February 2005
... know I'm kind of in the same situation - I am taking Lexapro for anxiety and I just can't stop eating. I am so...
- ! I Don't Know What To Do With Myself! 28th February 2005
... I have been doing SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good now on my lexapro and klonopin - feeling better than ever. Well, the...
- does counselling really help? 14th January 2005
... much about eating issues, but am learning. I take Lexapro (just started) and go to a psychologist once a week...
- weight gain from anti-depressants? 12th December 2004
... I started Lexapro several months ago and I have not noticed any weight...
... I gained 15-20 lbs with Lexapro over a nine month period....
- Compulsive overeating 19th November 2004
... disdorder) as well. I'm on a cocktail of Ativan, Lexapro , and Doxepin. While I'm better, I'm still not where...
- Not sure if i have a disorder. 2nd November 2004
... therapy for about a month now (every week) and taking Lexapro to help with my anxiety.
Good luck....
- I'm new - just found this board 17th September 2004
... years. I'm under the care of a pysch - who has me on Lexapro and Trileptal. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it...
... years. I'm under the care of a pysch - who has me on Lexapro and Trileptal. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it...
- Binge problems-which antidepressant? 17th September 2004
... weight gain! I wouldn't touch it. Ask you dr. about Lexapro for the depression - it saved my life....
... Hi. I am currently on lexapro (10mg) and have been taking it for about a year now ... thing I did notice when I initially started takign the lexapro was that I didn't binge for a while just because I...
- Hi all!....Newbie in Town 17th September 2004
... panic attacks, I felt like life wasn't worth living. Lexapro saved my life. About the eating disorder (Bulimia...
- Binge Eating Disorder 3rd September 2004
... any particular med? I am currently taking 10 mgs of Lexapro . I think it boosts my moods but It did cause me to...
- EDs and Effexor (anti-depressant) 3rd September 2004
... I took Lexapro and I ended up gaining 15-20 lbs, which was really ... numerous other people who had the same reaction. Lexapro has fewer side effects than the other SSRI's, but...
... information that the manuf. of Effexor have kept hidden. LEXAPRO and PROAZC are much safer drugs, in my opinion, lexapro...
- Not doing too well 28th August 2004
... dosages before one acquires the right "fit". I'm on Lexapro and Doxepin currently, but I have tried at least 7...
- Adults with eating disorders....are you out there?? 6th August 2004
... chocolate, tho!) MVP, GAD, and depression. I take Lexapro , Ativan, Klonipin, Flexeril, and Tylenol 3. Quite...
- Anyone here overweight and bulimic? 16th June 2004
... they will connect OCD with b/p. I am currently on Lexapro which is doing wonders for the anxiety - and they...
- Gf suffers from bulemia 26th April 2004
... depressed, look at what med she is on. i know that lexapro and effexor adn a bunch of other meds tend to make...
- antidepressants?? 24th April 2004
... hey,
i was put on anitdepressants ( lexapro ) and i really didnt think i needed it b/c i wasnt ... small snack and nothing else all day. but once the lexapro started working i would get cravings and i would start...
... I'm on lexapro too, and I read somewhere that it causes people to...
- how effective is therapy? 5th April 2004
... time. I currently take Pamelor (how about that??LOL) Lexapro , and Ativan...for chronic pain/depression, depression...
... time. I currently take Pamelor (how about that??LOL) Lexapro , and Ativan...for chronic pain/depression, depression...
... I take Pamelor (mostly th for chronic pain) and Lexapro , plus Ativan. I'm sitting here feeling no different...
- Eating disorder and Welbutrin????? 31st March 2004
... am not craving anything.
HOWEVER, he just added Lexapro , I don't know if it is just a stage I am going through...
...
But, before I quit the wellbutrin my dr. added Lexapro ...after the Lexapro started kicking in...I noticed ... I was always hungry and I just ate and ate. The Lexapro also screwed up my sleep schedule. I had my dr. take...
...
But, before I quit the wellbutrin my dr. added Lexapro ...after the Lexapro started kicking in...I noticed ... I was always hungry and I just ate and ate. The Lexapro also screwed up my sleep schedule. I had my dr. take...
... really well.
Then a few months later I was put on Lexapro combined with the Wellbutrin because my dr. said he ... I had gained a little too much weight and that the Lexapro would help suppress my apetite. Might I say he was...
... really well.
Then a few months later I was put on Lexapro combined with the Wellbutrin because my dr. said he ... I had gained a little too much weight and that the Lexapro would help suppress my apetite. Might I say he was...
- anti d's ?'s 19th February 2004
... everything as uncomfortable as it may be. I have been on Lexapro for the past few months and it has caused no weight...
- Whats my problem? 12th February 2004
... undefined
I started taking Lexapro about 1 year ago for depression and I gained almost...
- I'm not bulimic, right? 15th December 2003
... stimulate the appetite or cause weight gain. (i recommend lexapro , beware of zyprexa!!) if you find you have a big appetite...
