- ??? Celexa 5th January 2005
... Hi I too am taking Celexa. Before that I was taking Lexapro , and I thought that I was overly stimulated...like...
- Could this be a panic disorder? 4th January 2005
... lightheadedness as a panic disorder and prescribed Lexapro . Not wanting to risk being on a antidepressant I...
... with the cramps, along with magnesiun
stay with us
lexapro is a prozac type med that often reduces anxiety and...
- cymbalta vs. lexapro 4th January 2005
... know what tiis is, some say its similar to effexor
lexapro is an improved version of citalopram, a prozac type...
- Opinion,advice? MAY BE TRIGGER! 30th December 2004
... when I first joined. Since then, my Dr. put me on Lexapro whice is working awesome with my Klonopin that I have...
- Klonopin? 29th December 2004
... Second, the SSRI antidepressants like Zoloft, Paxil and Lexapro have all been shown to be very effective with panic ... but it didn't work, so I am currently switching to Lexapro . According to him, it can be a bit of a guessing game...
- going crazy help me 25th December 2004
... antidepressants sometimes. Theres Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro , and Prozac. All of these seem to minimize anxiety...
- There is hope 23rd December 2004
... in to a ball on the floor in misery. I have been on lexapro for about 5 months,exercising and bought a dog to...
... good to hear of someone getting better, maybe the lexapro dose could be now upped to get even more help
getting...
- Are these panic attacks?? 18th December 2004
... I am on Lexapro . The Dr. upped me to 20 mg but it hasn't helped. ...
- Lexapro VS Wellbutrin 14th December 2004
... work at all for you, consider yourself lucky that the lexapro is working and stay on it, maybe adjust the dose and...
- panic about starting SSRIs? 12th December 2004
... feel like I might sink into a manic state. I took lexapro for 3 days and had a full blown ER panic attack. ...
- panic attacks in the a.m. 6th December 2004
... anyone have them at this time?
I'm taking 20mg of Lexapro /day along with .5mg of ativan/day. I have been taking ... have been on meds for 6 years now. It seems that the Lexapro was working and now it is not. I am putting too much...
... sounds like the lexapro is doing little or npthing for you and I dont think...
- Has anyone come off antidepressants and still feel great?! 3rd December 2004
... but it made me TOO lethargic. Then I was prescribed Lexapro (cousin to Celexa), which has been great! I don't...
- panic Vs. anxiety 30th November 2004
... found peace and no panic attacks to talk about with Lexapro ....but I must ask, and once again pleae excuse my...
- SSRI side effects 21st November 2004
... feeling in my pinky for a couple days now and am on Lexapro ....
- Ativan questions. Am I overdoing it? 20th November 2004
... That is why I still take klonopin and I've been on Lexapro for a year now.
Chantel...
- Hit rock bottom 18th November 2004
... After trying lexapro / paxil / effexor / zoloft and xanax -I finally threw...
- anxiety and birth control? 8th November 2004
... hey all! have been on Lexapro since May for anxiety/panic attacks. I have noticed...
- are there meds with NO WEIGHT GAIN??? 4th November 2004
... completely controlled with the xanax. He mentioned Lexapro to me... I was wondering if their is weight gain with...
... tidepressants and if so did they stop the panic attacks?
lexapro , if it works for you, will control the panic attacks ... better than xanax, xanax goes well with lexapro
IMO antidepressants dont alther your metabolism...
- I cant stand it any more 3rd November 2004
... started taking the celexa? Because I'm supposed to take Lexapro sometime soon and I'm worried about the initial side...
- Does anyone take Lexapro? 24th October 2004
... Hi Kris
lexapro is one of many prozac type meds and these all can ... help for both depression, panic attacks and anxiety, lexapro is fairly new so perhaps it is a bit better than the...
... Hi Kris:)
I have been on Lexapro for a year now. I take it for my panic attacks. The ... tell you whether or not you can handle a larger dose. Lexapro is a VERY good medication for panic attacks. It helped...
... was in college (I graduated two years ago). I am on lexapro and have been for a year and a half. I never experienced ... Nothing drastic at all, it might not have even been the Lexapro . The other thing to consider is this: once you are ... that going into it.
Good luck to you. Honestly, Lexapro made me myself again anxiety free. God Bless! :)...
- Has anyone tried lexapro / xanax? 13th October 2004
... Lexapro is a potent AD and starting at 10mgs is too high of ... may feel an increase in your anxiety as you wean on Lexapro . This is a temporary side effect for most people...
... I've been on Lexapro for a few months now, and I also have xanax for emergencies ... . When I first started the Lexapro , I had to go down to .5 mg/day because it made me ... day I can use a 1/2 xanax to get through it.
The Lexapro REALLY has helped my anxiety and panic. It is a really...
... should get back toi work, relying on the xanax
lexapro is a prozac type med and these often do eventually ... take it with xanax, they go well together, start the lexapro at 5 for the first 2 weeks
you really do need to...
... You should stick with the lexapro for a couple months to see if it works. The opening...
- Gad? 10th October 2004
... happens and sometimes twice. I'm not supposed to go onto Lexapro (which my psychiatrist prescribed) yet because I'm...
... krisdance
it could all be from anxiety, by prescribing lexapro , the psych seems to think it is, its an antidepressant...
- Please read. 5th October 2004
... working you will feel so much better. I've been on Lexapro now for one year and it took about 5 weeks for it...
- getting stuck in my house 28th September 2004
... medicines for a year now. I'm currently on 30 mg lexapro , 20mg geodon, and .5 ativan for the quick fix. My...
... to coolmf, it sounds like the lexapro isnt helping, maybe change to another antidepressant...
... trying to overcome all of those feelings. I am also on Lexapro and have been on it for a year now. I take Klonopin ... just when I need it....mostly when the Lexapro seems to not work right or my hormones are kind of...
- New member here delurking and a ?? on zoloft 27th September 2004
... extra sensitive to SSRI's. I had to end my mess with Lexapro a couple of days ago because the med was causing unremittin ... benzo's than endure the crappy side effect I had with Lexapro ....
- My constant chest pain 25th September 2004
... I also have Panic attacks. I am taking Lexapro and a Benzo everyday.
I have been short of breath...
... doctor which I believe supports me switched me to Lexapro . Every other doctor blew me off, told me it wasnt ... and gave me an anti-depressant prescription. The Lexapro has decreased my anxiety (panic attacks) but I still...
- lexapro?????? 23rd September 2004
... Hi there:)
I have been on Lexapro for a year now and it has been a great drug for my ... experience a higher amount of anxiety while taking Lexapro , this is sometimes one of the side affects and it ... The outcome is what counts and like I said before, Lexapro really helped me. Good luck, and if you have any questions...
... Ive only been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now, but I havent really noticed...
... i'm on 30 mg lexapro and have had no bad side effects yet. I'm also on...
... I have been on Lexapro for about 7 months now and I'm doing great. I haven ... doc yells at me for it :P).
I plan on going off Lexapro in February to see how I do without meds. No complaints...
... Lexapro studies have shown that most people don't gain weight ... them and was hesitant to ask for something else. Lexapro is not a problem for me though. Hope this helps...
- side effects with zoloft 23rd September 2004
... have had nowhere near the side effects i had with lexapro ...but i was wondering if anyone else took zoloft and...
... curious - - What kind of side effects did you have with Lexapro ? How long did you take Lex?...
... i took the lexapro for three days..i had blurred vision, headaches....
- how I'm feeling...... 19th September 2004
... it now too. I heard Paxil withdrawls are worse than Lexapro but still the same it mentally messes you up. I felt...
- WELLBUTRIN please read 18th September 2004
... HI I just switched fron lexapro 10mg to wellbutrin xl 150 today because I have gained...
... Thank you!
Lexapro didn't cause me to eat compulsively I just started ... would like to be at that weight what I weighed before lexapro ........My sex drive went down the tube! I am a newly...
- problems with cars 17th September 2004
... came back fine, no heart problems. I've been taking lexapro and wellbutrin for over a year, at first I thought...
- Will an Anti Depressant really stop my panic attacks? 16th September 2004
... to possible physical addiction. So ive started on Lexapro . Will this really do the trick? I mean how effective ... I dont notice a huge difference. Any info on how Lexapro or a different SSRI has helped them or not helped...
... Hey Walty-
I don't have personal experience with Lexapro , but I do know that most SSRIs take awhile to build ... starting. So hang tough for a bit, maybe someone taking Lexapro could give you better information. With regards to...
... the lexapro may well work but it can take 6 weeks to start working ... properly
lorazepam goes well with lexapro ...
- Hi everyone!!! miss you 16th September 2004
... I am planning to switch meds because my doc said lexapro is not great for ya when you are going to have a baby...
- Best "starter" panic/anxiety medication 15th September 2004
... well from what here lexapro would be that drug but i didnt have a good run with...
- Weaning off Lexapro.... 14th September 2004
... I've decided to stop taking Lexapro , I've been on it for almost a year now. It has helped...
... I have experienced kind of the same thing with lexapro . In a way, I love this drug because it helped me ... ten pounds heavier.
I attempted to wean off of Lexapro about five months ago and it was absolutely terrible...
... HI! I have been on lexapro for 5 months about and I have noticed that I gained ... psych. I am on 10mg now and I have to say that the lexapro has been a god send, I have had no anxiety! I am in...
- lexapro 13th September 2004
... Lexapro like other SSRI's can make you feel spacey. The spaciness...
... lexapro can cause panic attacks, try cutting the tablet and...
... ksr20:)
I am currently taking Lexapro and have been on it for a year now. I have never heard...
... I took lexapro for about 2 weeks and the side effects didnt go away...
... I have also taken Lexapro for two to three years. I have never heard of seizures ... pharmacist. I sure hope thier are not seizures to Lexapro , I will definitly call my doctor and ask. I have never ... heard of Lexapro causing panick attacks....that's what its used to...
- depression/anxiety question 12th September 2004
... my my doctor today..just got home..he had put me on lexapro last week and i had a pretty bad reaction to it..he...
... it was probably the lexapro and not you, some anxiety sufferers are very sensitive ... another antidepressant later ask for another type to lexapro , such as effexor as it may suit you better...
- Must be anxiety 12th September 2004
... and it seems to help. I have tried Ativan, Zoloft, Lexapro , etc. and nothing seems to work. I try to simply...
- does anyone feel the way i do? 10th September 2004
... weird because its around the time i usually take my lexapro every morning, the feeling gets better throughout ... because im so scared of having deja vu. ive been on lexapro for almost three weeks but just upped my dose from...
... lexapro can take 6 weeks to work properly so give it more...
- Aniexty help/support please. 10th September 2004
... is not working, ask for something else. I once took lexapro with no effect at all, and I'm glad I didn't wait...
- new and have some questions 9th September 2004
... the attacks again...went to the dr and he pt on me lexapro and xanax...this was two days ago....do your symptoms...
... panic attack hits you, this gives help fastest
lexapro is an antidepressant that often helps a lot but takse...
... had a very very bad day today..dunno if it was the lexapro but i ended up in the ER..was evaluated to be admitted ... ward but thankfully i wasnt..the dr's think its the lexapro making my attacks about ten times worse...so they...
... works for everyone. I actually was not able to take Lexapro . That was the first SSRI I was given and I had to ... case with everyone. Many people find releif with Lexapro . I was switched to Zoloft and while I had some "starter ... they were nothing like the early effects I got from Lexapro and I was able to continue taking it. I found much...
- is this normal? 9th September 2004
... with it. i usually get up and take my daily does of lexapro and it calms me down right away but when i wake up ... the more i think about it the more i have it and the lexapro isnt helping with taking these thoughts away! can...
... lexapro should help the obsessiving but maybe the dose needs...
- anyone ever had these symptoms with paxil 6th September 2004
... off of it. the withdrawls are terrible. i'm now on lexapro and that seems to be going quite well. these panic...
- Will It ever Get Better 5th September 2004
... disorder for 7 years now. I have tried Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro , and taken Xanax for emergencys. Recently my anxiety...
... Hi ginger,
paxil, zoloft and lexapro are SSRI type antidepressants did they ever work for...
- No More Paxil 3rd September 2004
... shook my confidence in SSRIs for anxiety. I was on lexapro and it made things ten times worse for me for about ... try another. Im actually going to try paxil cr after lexapro . Everyone is effected differently by them. Who knows ... , maybe lexapro will work for you and paxil for me. Also I stopped ... cold turkey from 10mg lexapro without withdrawal symptoms, as reccomended by my...
- Bad Week 2nd September 2004
... normally she takes it at night when she sleeps along with Lexapro and neurotin.
Andrea...
- I need advice ASAP! 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...
... they are the same benzo group. Coming off SSRI's ( Lexapro , Paxil, etc) do cause withdrawal symptoms as you spoke...
- Head Feeling Extremely Weird 30th August 2004
... effexor and would benefit from a different SSRI -- Lexapro or Zoloft maybe....
- 6 days on Paxil 29th August 2004
... Not sure if this helps but I was on lexapro for a week and all it did was increase my anxiety...
- Mushroomie!!! 29th August 2004
... chickie!!! Haven't seen ya since the disbanding of Lexapro pals. Just wanted to check in and see how all is...
- Excercise and Panic 27th August 2004
... sure enough it was panic disorder. I have been on Lexapro ever since May. Been doing fine with it no problems...
... sure enough it was panic disorder. I have been on Lexapro ever since May. Been doing fine with it no problems...
- Remeron (mirtazapine) Disrupting Rem Sleep? 26th August 2004
... so but after that I feel fine. I also take 20mg of Lexapro in the Morn so that helps me wake up too. LOL Gives ... great too.
45mg of Remeron @ Night
20mg of Lexapro @ Morning
My cocktail of choice
works pretty good...
- Lexapro vs. Celexa 26th August 2004
... lexapro is said to be a new and improved version of celexa ... just an excuse for them to get a new patent
since lexapro is newer, maybe its better, or maybe generic prozac...
- My Doctor and My Meds 25th August 2004
... on the pharmacutical sites, etc.
I'd like to try Lexapro as I have friends with the same issues who have had...
... on the pharmacutical sites, etc.
I'd like to try Lexapro as I have friends with the same issues who have had ... mentioned you tried. I was asking about Celexa or Lexapro because my brother has taken them for depression and ... Depression, it's Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa and Lexapro . For OCD, it's Luvox/Fluvoxamine, Prozac, Paxil, and ... and Zoloft only. For GAD, I am not sure, but I think Lexapro is, and maybe 2 of the others are but I'm not sure ... Luvox, Fluoxetine/Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro are all basically as effective as each other and most ... Paxil has become available in a generic version, and Lexapro is basically replacing Celexa because Celexa has just ... Paxil, Zoloft, and Celexa in treating Panic Disorder. Lexapro is newer and has fewer studies and years or use to ... I'm thinking about asking to switch to Celexa or Lexapro just because of knowing that my brother is on it will ... guess the only advantage I feel right now to taking Lexapro or Celexa is that it much more frequently prescribed ... higher dose, or whether or not to switch to Celexa or Lexapro ....
- Another Lexapro Question 25th August 2004
... me. I took Celexa a few years ago and have been on Lexapro for over a year. I have found that it works as well...
... 10mg of Lexapro is as effective as 40 mg of Celexa....
- Lexapro Help 25th August 2004
... I have been on Lexapro for over a year now and believe me, the side effects...
... effects are you having. Just curious. I may switch to Lexapro soon, but I'm scared of the side effects, like increased...
... Hi. I've been on Lexapro for a few months now, and at first I had terrible...
... I have been on Lexapro sinse Jan of this year. The first couple of weeks ... be something out there you can try.
They say Lexapro has the least side effects of all the anti depressants...
... My daughter use to take lexapro and stopped cold turkey!...it worked for about 3...
... One more question for you all. Does lexapro always have a stimulating effect or is it just in...
... One more question for you all. Does lexapro always have a stimulating effect or is it just in...
... just wanted to let you know that I have been taking Lexapro at 10mg for a year now. I also had the increased anxiety ... , but it did go away. Lexapro is a very good drug for panic. I started on 5mg too...
- Paxil And Weight Gain! 24th August 2004
... 100. i've been of paxil since november and i'm on lexapro now and i have lost 53 lbs....
- Lexapro for Panic? 24th August 2004
... timing that you asked that. I just started taking lexapro (5mg) yesterday for anxiety and panic. Never took ... the side effects becuase they usually go away. Also lexapro is supposed to be the improved and more "pure" celexa...
... lexapro and celexa/cipramil are both prozac type
you may...
... :(
I just started taking 10mg of lexapro to cope with anxiety and panic attacks and its made ... i cant anyway anyone else have these problems with lexapro ?
Thanks
Emerson...
... first week, but after that, things got really good. Lexapro is a great med for panic attacks, anxiety, OCD, and...
- Celexa dosage 23rd August 2004
... tablets of 20mg and 40mg, are you sure your not taking lexapro ?...
- lexapro and BC pills 22nd August 2004
... Hi jete
ask a pharmacist also try the makers of lexapro and the pill
most drug companies have consumer advice ... lines
is the lexapro stopping your panic attacks? if not maybe up the dose...
- Fed Up! 20th August 2004
... my heart pound as well. So I have now switched to Lexapro , which for me is working great....
... work good on me. It made me panic more. I am now on Lexapro .
Good Luck,
Chantel...
- Really Cool!!!!! Read 18th August 2004
... help and advice!!!!!!!!!! I am feeling better on the lexapro and feel better about myself after starting school...
- Can't seem to control my anxiety 18th August 2004
... couldnt sit still, was anxious and panicky. I also tried Lexapro a while back and it had the same side effects. Other...
- checking symptoms 17th August 2004
... I had a TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE first experience with Lexapro and Zoloft was my 2nd. I was terrified to start taking ... the Zoloft after taking the Lexapro , but after a couple of weeks I finally bit the bullet ... started to notice a difference. I think after my Lexapro fiasco I was thankful for the side-effects the Zoloft...
... I had a TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE first experience with Lexapro and Zoloft was my 2nd. I was terrified to start taking ... the Zoloft after taking the Lexapro , but after a couple of weeks I finally bit the bullet ... started to notice a difference. I think after my Lexapro fiasco I was thankful for the side-effects the Zoloft...
- 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...
- Lexapro: very very bad reaction 14th August 2004
... worrying about the medicine. After one tablet of lexapro it doesn't do enough to your body yet to get side...
... worrying about the medicine. After one tablet of lexapro it doesn't do enough to your body yet to get side...
... I had a terrible reaction to my very first Lexapro . Of course my doctor thought I was nuts. I had never ... would help long term. I wanted Zoloft, but he gave me Lexapro .
My experience went something like this. I took ... my first Lexapro at 10:30am while at work (immediately after filling ... didn't belive me and I think I took one or two more Lexapro , but I was gobbling up the xanax in order to make ... 20 and I was through with those by my last dose of Lexapro . I never had as strong as a reaction as I did to ... I never had a reaction to it the way I did to the Lexapro . I've never had the burning sensation again related ... however it did take about 4 days after stopping the Lexapro for the burning to cease completely. My own, personal ... body during a panic attack reacted oddly with the Lexapro . Who knows?
Sorry this got so long, but it's ... the days of my icy-hot skin sensations was take a Lexapro . Called me old fashioned, but if it walks like a...
... Well darn, i have a new rx sitting on my dresser of lexapro . I was going to take it tomorrow if i felt brave...
... tomcat
Absolutely take the Lexapro ! Many people find much relief with it. For every ... tolerate certain SSRI's. I actually believe that Lexapro is supposed to have fewer side effects than most other...
... are not the only one that has had this issue with Lexapro . After my second dose, I began having many strange...
- OK guys (and gals) I need some input here 12th August 2004
... I just started taking lexapro and I'm not sure how it's working yet since I'v eonly...
- Anyone taking klonopin? 12th August 2004
... anxiety is all but disabiling me. I have a rx of lexapro waiting on me at the pharmacy...been there for a month...
- Panic attacks & Lexapro 11th August 2004
... Hi there. I've been of Lexapro for a few months now and it has helped so much. AT...
... Ive been taking Lexapro for almost 2 years now and for me it works excellant ... frustrated. After about 3 weeks of not being on the Lexapro , i went back on it and it started working again until ... So for the past two years i would have to say that Lexapro has helped me greatly with my panic disorder. Might...
... Just get past the initial side effects with Lexapro and it will surely help....
... problem and dizziness. Dr. has suggested I consider Lexapro but I am afraid of the side effects.
What should...
... want to scare you, but I just had a bad incident with Lexapro . Not to say that it doesn't work because I personally...
- Has anyone experienced this? 11th August 2004
... was floored. I feel like a guinea pig. So now I am Lexapro - scared to death becausee I don't want the same problem ... the edge off. I am so praying and hoping that the Lexapro helps me. I am so tired of this ... and I am tired...
- New with questions. 10th August 2004
... welcome mander,
lexapro and celexa are both prozac type meds and its unusual ... again some docs will say dont drink at all....
your lexapro dose could be halved for a while by splitting the...
- What is the best antidepressant for anxiety and panic? 7th August 2004
... I was on Lexapro 10mg. last summer, worked like a charm. It took about ... nfortunately the attacks started again and I am back on the Lexapro , just started a few days ago. the ony thing I have...
... lexapro is a prozac type med and it does often help a lot...
... I was recently placed on lexapro and had an allergic reaction (rash) severe on my back...
... ihave been on many antidepressants and i find that the Lexapro i have been on for the past year is the best i have...
... I've been on Lexapro since this past spring and have found it helpful....
- Not For The Faint Of Heart - Questions 7th August 2004
... me to post something. I have been on an ssri called Lexapro for almost a year now. I've has ups and downs, but...
- Need help 5th August 2004
... slipped back into them. I'm now currently taking 20mg lexapro , .5 mg risperdal, and .5 ativan as needed. Every...
- Have i just found the cure? 5th August 2004
... have to take it everyday.
I have tried paxil, lexapro , trileptal, remeron, straterra, buspar all for panic...
