- SSRI's causing anger and depression?? 6th January 2008
... problems with depression previously). So I switched to Lexapro , which has helped even less than the zoloft. I have...
... could not take it due to headaches. Was switched to Lexapro and had been on those for about 2 months. I felt I ... dr just switched me to Zoloft. I just stopped the Lexapro Friday and started the low dose (1/2 pill of Zoloft ... ) and I feel a little better. I'm thinking the Lexapro was making me worse. If I continue to feel better...
- Generic vs Brand 6th January 2008
... curious about this myself I pay $40 for Lexapro and the pharmacist said I should ask my doc to switch...
... my whole system with just a small change. Now the lexapro is working great and my anxiety is a lot less and...
- Hypochondria question 3rd January 2008
... couple months ago, my psychiatrist upped my dose for lexapro from 10 mg to 20 mg, and that seemed to help somewhat ... . I like lexapro because I have had no side effects from it....
- Always worried 3rd January 2008
... think I have cancer all the time. Doctor put me on Lexapro and .5 klopin at night nad I feel great just worry...
- What's the problem here? 3rd January 2008
... can trigger an attack. I have GAD and I have found Lexapro to be VERY helpful and a lot of people with anxiety ... I take .5 klopin at night before bed with my 5mg lexapro and xanax AS NEEDED for major attacks only.
I...
- Not sure if I deserve to feel this way 31st December 2007
... with a counselor (had three sessions) and was put on Lexapro by my primary doctor. Things worked out well and ... everything seemed fine.
I am now back on the Lexapro (for two months), but my Anxiety has returned, and...
- panic and anxiety 31st December 2007
... i been on a few for anxiety and none have helped. lexapro , paxil then finally xanax. I felt immune to xanax...
- Are these anxiety/panic attack symptoms too? 31st December 2007
... about it 24 hours a day.
I too was on a few SSRI's ( lexapro , paxil) and a benzo ( xanax) They all felt like they...
- Paxil to Celexa 29th December 2007
... nice & cheap, too.
They say it's the sister-drug to Lexapro .
I've been on it, a little over a month & think it...
- This must be more than anxiety!!! 27th December 2007
... long term effects. You can beat this. I take 5mg Lexapro at night along with .25 klonapin and it has turned...
- Stupid Insurance 27th December 2007
... So my stupid insurance has denied paying for my Lexapro prescription and is making me pay full price…and it ... take a generic and see if that works but I’ve been on Lexapro for two months and it seems to work ok besides for...
... m on "Celexa."
I'm told it's the "sister drug" to Lexapro .
I haven't done any research, but my GP told me it ... was very similar to Lexapro . She said it's been around longer & it's considerably...
- Who takes Xanax or Vicodin and takes a SSRI? 25th December 2007
... only it was Valium not Xanax along w/ Vicodin and Lexapro .
I was a walking zombie but I was on a super high...
... I take xanax when needed and I also take lexapro . I have also taken vicodin and other codein pain...
- help me please....... 23rd December 2007
... cold spots through my face. I have starrted taking Lexapro and seems to help with anxiety but I am still getting...
... My husband is very happy I am taking lexapro for my anxiety but he doesnt understand my anxiety...
- Anxiety is ruining my life 22nd December 2007
... made me feel like I was on cocaine. Then I tried Lexapro 5mg at night with .25 klonipin and it has done wonders...
- anxiety has anyone had these symptoms?!? 21st December 2007
... chris, yes i get those feelings. I started taking Lexapro a few weeks ago and I don't have those feelings as...
- lexapro and wellbutrin combo 19th December 2007
... you complain about something to him regarding the Lexapro ?
I was also told not to drink on wellbutrin....
... thanks for the responses guys! i am currently just on lexapro 10 mg...i have taken 20mg before but about a month ... didn't want to take the wellbutrin in combo w/ the lexapro . i'm already on the birth control, chantix to quit ... smoking and lexapro ...i really don't wanna be on ton of pills if i don ... HAVE to. thanks for the advice. i really like the lexapro you can still drink on it. it says no where...
- What Are the Best Antidepressants for Anxiety? 19th December 2007
... past and it worked too.
I know many people take lexapro for anxiety. I tried it before and it worked great...
... From everything that I am hearing the Lexapro seems to be the best option from all of the boards ... call, but I would say that I would like to try the Lexapro as the Wellbutrin is not working for the anxiety at...
... great for my anxiety. I was switched 3 months ago to Lexapro for depression, Paxil was not working for that. Well ... Paxil helped with the anxiety until I was switched to Lexapro . Now my anxiety level is way up and the depression...
... bceagles1;3357998]From everything that I am hearing the Lexapro seems to be the best option from all of the boards ... call, but I would say that I would like to try the Lexapro as the Wellbutrin is not working for the anxiety at ... back, b) I lost all the weight I had put on from the lexapro /celexa and c) I actually felt better and cut down ... off it, I didn't have brain zaps like w/ the celexa/ lexapro ....
... the worst. I'm on celexa. I also heard though that lexapro doesn't take away your libido. I don't know about...
... Lexapro , is my choice and I've tried Celexa Zoloft and Prozac...
- how to move taking lexapro mid morning to nite? 14th December 2007
... Wow I have had the same problem with lexapro and i couldent take it anymore seeing how i have 2...
- What is the best SSRI at NOT producing sexual side effect?? 14th December 2007
... the sexual side effects? I was thinking of going on Lexapro but after reading some posts here, I'm not sure that...
... anxiety.
I have several friends that have been on Lexapro , and Prozac. They did encounter sexual side effects...
... Lexapro has that reputation but not for everyone. I was dead...
- its all coming back and i need some encouragement 13th December 2007
... ago about my anxiety I was having. After 6 months on Lexapro things got drastically better. Unfortunately things...
- stopping lexapro 12th December 2007
... i had the same problem when coming of Lexapro . BUt that wasn't as bad as the brain zaps. I called...
... I take a very low dose of Lexapro and will probably take it forever because I'm afraid...
... Doug, it seems like you are coming off Lexapro too fast. I was on it for a few months and it took...
... Yes, that's a brain zap. I came off Lexapro very slowly...weaned per my psychiatrists orders and...
... Maybe I am lucky.....cause I've been on lexapro 2 times and each time I weaned off very very slowly ... had any withdrawals......and right now I restarted lexapro again for the third time.....I think it is a wonderful...
... Not only did i have the brain zaps coming off the lexapro . I gained about 40 pounds and had no sex drive.
...
When i came off the lexapro , the weight melted off me. People were commenting...
- Feels Like I Am Shaking Or Vibrating??????? 12th December 2007
... during the middle of the nite to sleep. i also take lexapro 10mg for the last year. my dr. is going to start getting...
- Throat.. feels constricted & tightened all the time...??? 9th December 2007
... i guess thats good, he put me on z-pac for sinus , lexapro , and give me a few xanax.. since i have horrible anxiety ... see if it is just a muscle spasm? and do you think lexapro could help w/ this? b/c i havent began taking yet...
... Hi,
I am on celexa which is a "sister drug" to lexapro , what you've been prescribed. It has helped enormously...
... to do... or might make it go away. i have xanax and lexapro
i just started the lexapro yesterday... could this...
... Hi, it'll take a couple of weeks for the lexapro to work. Remind yourself that you went to the doc ... symptoms or exacerbate current ones.....start the lexapro ..take xanax as needed.
I know how hard it is to...
- Hard to treat individual 8th December 2007
... opinion, I feel your wife would benefit from Paxil or Lexapro . However, I'm not sure how your wife feels about...
- Does anything help derealization?? 8th December 2007
... I was a teenager. I recently just started taking lexapro for the other anxiety problems, but I haven't noticed ... Is there anything at all that will help this?? Has lexapro or any other similar medicine helped someone else...
... time I was on Prozac - it did help.
Celexa and Lexapro did not help me with that - but everyone is different...
- don't know why I am having anxiety? 6th December 2007
... I will be able to sleep tonight. I started taking Lexapro 5 days ago. Starting with half a pill. Tomorrow...
... slept well last night. I have a friend that takes Lexapro and really likes it. She takes the same as you and ... it just mellows her out. I've heard that Paxil and Lexapro are great for anxiety disorders. I actually suggested ... If I had to do over again I would have suggested Lexapro instead since Paxil is difficult to stop taking. ... effects normally go away after 2 weeks.
Give the Lexapro a month and you will know by then if it is working ... . I'm sure the Lexapro will help you a lot. In the meantime, try to get...
... sleep. Today was the first day I took a full dose of LExapro and it didn't make me sick this time. woo hoo. But...
... you let them. I hope you sleep well tonight. The Lexapro will help in about 3-4 weeks. In the meantime, develop...
... I know this feeling firsthand. I start Lexapro 10 tomorrow. It's been getting worse for about two...
- Something has got to give 4th December 2007
... and all that have just brought me down more. I am on lexapro right now, but I need to go back to the doctor and...
- Lexapro Beginner 3rd December 2007
... you get to counteract the sexual side effects from Lexapro ? Was it Wellbutrin? I saw that you mentioned that ... suffer badly from GAD. I am most likely going to go on Lexapro but the fact that I am going to have to deal with...
- Cymbalta 30th November 2007
... At the time I started the taper, I started 10mg of Lexapro . That has helped some for the depression, though I ... recently had to go up to 20 mg. I know the Lexapro is supposed to help with anxiety, but so far for me...
- Taking Lexapro and can’t climax 29th November 2007
... I had the exact same problem with lexapro and I'm a guy. My wife thought she didn't turn me...
... I had this problem with Lexapro for about 4 weeks and then it passed....
... Ugh, I had this problem with both Lexapro and Paxil. I sometimes felt like I had a sex drive...
- has anyone gained weight taking paxil? 27th November 2007
... i take lexapro 10mg. and i have gained 14 lbs. on it. i crave sweets ... another med that would work for my anxiety besides lexapro & xanax any not cause weight gain also....
... I gained on Lexapro and Celexa.
Prozac and now Zoloft I havn't gained...
- Quitting SSRIs cold turkey 25th November 2007
... gonna get off of um in about 5 months anyway. I took lexapro for along time and ive been on cymbalta for about...
- cant get my SSRI meds for 5 days..should i just stop 23rd November 2007
... might not be good.
Ive been on them for 2 years.. lexapro and now Cymbalta...
- Cymbalta Side Effects? Need Replies ASAP Please. 22nd November 2007
... side affect, I look them up online. Currently taking Lexapro for depression and not experiencing any side effects...
... I've been on Cymbalta for about 8 weeks ( lexapro for about 2 years) and i've had no side effects with...
- Switching from Zoloft to Celexa (& klonopin when needed) 20th November 2007
... script for Celexa 10mg. She said it's the "sister" to " Lexapro ." She also gave me generic klonopin (clonazepam)...
- Fireifgter with an anxious stomach 20th November 2007
... taking a class of drugs called SSRI's, for example lexapro , prozac and zoloft with great relief. Just wondering...
- Paxil Questions~ 20th November 2007
... Earlier I made a post about Lexapro .. well the doctor decided to put me on Paxil instead...
... then recently became depressed. My Dr switched me to Lexapro , which helps some with the depression. I did not realize...
- Anxiety vs. Depression 20th November 2007
... SSRIs that work for both, Zoloft, prozac, celexa, lexapro , effexor to name a few.
I know when I first started...
... two are different but certain drugs like effexor or lexapro work to cure both. I have found effexor with the...
... did not stop a major depression sneaking in.
The Lexapro works better for the depression but the Paxil definately...
- Anxiety and Lexapro Questions 19th November 2007
... Give the lexapro 3-4 weeks. It might work faster. It is not unusual...
- It is BACK!!! 17th November 2007
... dizzy on the smallest dose.....My Hubby just went on Lexapro and Xanax and doing great.....wish it was that easy...
- Urgent! Please reply 17th November 2007
... like that happen before when taking Paxil or since, Lexapro
Best wishes,
JB...
- Medical tests to ask for to rule out anxiety causes...? 15th November 2007
... little better each day. I am currently taking 5 mg of Lexapro daily....this is a very small dosage....as I am very...
- Need feedback from Lexapro users! 14th November 2007
... Lexapro diddnt seem to work for me personally But i have tried...
... I take 10mg of Lexapro and have been since June. The only side effect I...
... I took 10mg of lexapro for 3 weeks. It made me jittery and my blood pressure ... Then I switched to celexa which is an older form of lexapro and is more sedating. I am only on 10mg but it has...
... For me Paxil worked best for anxiety. I've been on Lexapro for almost 6 weeks for depression. The Paxil worked...
... I have been taking 10 mg of Lexapro for a couple months now. I am really sensitive to ... side effects with pretty much everything (yay) but Lexapro has actually helped me. I've experienced less side ... tried. I'm getting ready to start Wellbutrin with the Lexapro next week so hopefully I will feel better. But all ... in all, Lexapro has been one of my favorites. :)...
... Luvmydog, I have been on 5 mg of Lexapro since 10-30-07. I tried to go up to 10 mg....per my ... that amount.
I immediately went back to 5 mg. Yes, Lexapro is said to be a great drug for anxiety. At this time...
... Gotta be honest.. Lexapro is by far the worst thing I've ever tried in my life...
- I have lots of questions! 13th November 2007
... GAD about 5 years ago. I was on Celexa, and then Lexapro for about a year - along with xanax as needed. I...
... specialist she said cymbalta wasnt good for GAD and that lexapro was better and she was right. I take 5mg a day and...
- Am I finally getting results, not sure? 13th November 2007
... just increased my lexapro dosage to 15mg 3 days, only been on lexapro a total ... then the next I relax. Is this finally a sign the lexapro might work for me and has anyone ever had this on...
- Why can't I stay on klonopin?? 13th November 2007
... Celexa back in '02 for PMS symptoms and was fine, the Lexapro I tried this year made me feel like I was a stumbling...
... grain by grain to come off of Celexa,Paxil, Effexor, Lexapro (Cipralex in Canada). I have gone days not being able...
- Is Lexapro or Celexa Better for Anxiety? Any Real Differences Between Them? 12th November 2007
... There are so many people on this board that love Lexapro and i know so many people on it and wouldn't ever ... you feel on it.
Celexa is an older version of the Lexapro . For my body it was just too strong for me.
it...
... I remember hearing that Lexapro was going Generic but Forest Labs fought it and won...
... try the Celexa. If it is cheaper then paying for Lexapro that is one more thing that you won't have to worry...
... the anxiety, but not for depression. So now I'm on Lexapro , which is helping the depression, but not the anxiety ... adjust to another AD, so I'm going to stick with the Lexapro awhile longer. Is Lexapro supposed to work for anxiety...
... everyone reacts to meds differently.. lol
I have been on Lexapro for the past couple months and have been doing wonderfully ... . When I asked my doctor about Lexapro and Celexa, he explained to me that they were sister ... much the same, except Celexa is a "rougher" form or Lexapro ... for sure!
I just thought it was crazy how I reacted...
... I am the exact opposite. I didnlt really like Lexapro - I was like a zombie. Celexa was a better choice...
- constantly need a deep breath... and mostly can't 11th November 2007
... I had that as well. Lexapro really helps me, but so does Prilosec OTC.....
...
- Spaced out, drunken feeling for 3 1/2 years, 24/7. Please help me. 10th November 2007
... also pretty bad.
The only thing left to try is Lexapro or Paxil, which scares the daylights out of me. I...
- Scared about being on Lexapro 9th November 2007
... Ha, no sweat!, i was on lexapro ... here is a good thing to know,, most all these anti...
... Actually thats not entirely correct, Lexapro does not stimulate your body to produce more serotonin ... consequence of a chemical imbalance in the brain, lexapro will help restore a balance. You will not feel spaced...
... I've been on Lexapro for about 5 weeks now. I did have a little break in ... 1 1/2 pills a day. I've felt better since. Besides Lexapro , I was on Paxil for a few yrs. That helped with my...
... Hey! I know exactly how you feel...I started Lexapro today and am having a VERY hard time with it. I cried...
... My doc tried to give me lexapro from what symptoms i was describing him. They have ... have any form of depression/anxiety.
Does the Lexapro change your personality?? Is there side affects? I...
... Other than a few crappy side effects, my time on Lexapro has been great! I know how you feel though, before...
- Me again, questions about when time to change? 7th November 2007
... I have been on lexapro a total of one month, but the first 10 days I was...
... When I was on Lexapro I took it at bedtime. Slept like a baby. Eventually...
... Hey VerySad,
I have been on 10mg of Lexapro for a month now. Was feeling pretty good and just ... those I can't get to sleep sometimes. Prior to the Lexapro I was on Paxil for anxiety. It worked for the anxiety ... but not the depression. Now I think the Lexapro is working for the depression but is definately not ... has gotten much worse since I went off Paxil and on Lexapro . All I can say is I feel what you are going thru....
... after while anyway. A big part of the reason I went on lexapro is because I couldn't sleep due to all the anxiety ... and now I am not sure if its the lexapro or just the anxiety still there? Follow me? Thats...
- question on antidepressants rather then benzos 5th November 2007
... few yrs. Then had a major depression and am now on Lexapro . I did not realize how much the Paxil helped my anxiety ... until I went off of it. The Lexapro helped the depression, but the anxiety has escalated...
- Klonopin Quit Working, Anyone Have This Happen To Them? What To Do?? 5th November 2007
... I've never gained weight on them. Paxil or Lexapro . Actually, I weigh about the same now that I did when...
... opinion GrannyO what helped you more with anxiety, Lexapro or Paxil? Thanks. I remember being on Paxil years...
- i'm very scared 31st October 2007
... became very depressed a few months ago. I've been on Lexapro for about a month now and it has definatley helped...
- Lexapro and Side Effects 31st October 2007
... I've been on Lexapro for about a month now. Just 10 mg. I thought the ... dosage? Maybe it's too high a dose for you. Before the Lexapro , I tryed Cymbalta. Did fine on 30 mg but once it was ... had to go off of it.
As far as symptoms from the lexapro , I've had some nausea, mainly in the morning that ... so I'm not sure if the lack of appetite is from the Lexapro or the depression, which has improved, but not gone...
- Do I need to increase dose? 30th October 2007
... I have posted a few times about lexapro in the last couple weeks. I just started about 3 weeks...
... 10mg is not long enough for it to be in your system. lexapro doesnt reach its maximum benefits until it is in your...
... about 2.5 weeks. Because this Sunday I will be on lexapro a total of a month, just want to know how much more...
- Zoloft or Prozac 29th October 2007
... I have tried, effexor, paxil, wellbutrin, prozaz, lexapro , and zoloft, 1st, and now last.
Of course everyone ... 140, so I gained about 3 lbs, it's well worth it. Lexapro was okay, but I still had some anxiety, and took it...
- Lexapro 29th October 2007
... diagnosed myself with everything.
I have been on Lexapro for several years and it saved my life. I couldn...
... I have been on Lexapro for almost 4 weeks now, I did 10 days at 5mg and then...
- Anxiety at Dr's Office - Will a Drug Help? 25th October 2007
... day. Due do a recent depression, I was switched to Lexapro and the anxiety is worse than ever. That made me realize...
- SSRIs and weight gain 25th October 2007
... Paxil put the weight on me and I now take just 5 mg. Lexapro , which is not really a therapeutic dose, but refuse...
- So tired of health anxiety!! 23rd October 2007
... I was very depressed recently and with the help of Lexapro , am feeling better. I decided then if I'm gonna die...
- Need Some Help Please 22nd October 2007
... the doctor will put be on but I was thinking about Lexapro and I think they will also give me something for my...
... is that you are anxious about meds. I have found lexapro , celexa, and prozac to have the least. Wellbutrin...
... After 2weeks went back to dr and she started me on Lexapro . I had to taper off the cymbalta but started the lexapro ... directed) at the same time. I've been on only the Lexapro for a few days now. The side affects have been some ... that gags me. The dr said it was a side affect of the lexapro and should not last too long, it takes your body awhile...
- Seasonal Anxiety? 21st October 2007
... me for anxiety but not for depression. I'm now on Lexapro - going on 2 weeks and have not quite adjisted to...
- Always TERRIFIED that my husband, father, son or others close to me are going to DIE 20th October 2007
... had a major depression and I recently switched to Lexapro . Ony been on it for 2 weeks but am starting to feel...
- suddenly waking/ intense pass out feeling/blury vision 20th October 2007
... had to put me back on something so she tried me on Lexapro . I was on that for about 3 months with some bad side...
- Social phobia 19th October 2007
... yr before she started college. Anyway, she started Lexapro and went to a therapist for about 6 weeks. I saw a ... don't see any reason why you could not take Paxil or Lexapro . I took Paxil for yrs for anxiety and it did help...
... class and did her work, did not socialize. Sooo, the Lexapro and therapy were a big help for her. She'll always...
- Addicted to Paxil... 19th October 2007
... I consider Paxil and others like it such as Lexapro maintenance drugs. Just like high blood pressure requires...
... fear the most and if I could switch off to Zoloft or Lexapro or Celexa or whatever I'd see that as a small victory...
... started the taper from the cymbalta I started taking the Lexapro . 10mg. I thought the doctor was going to increse the ... Lexapro to 20 mg but she said with my weight, 20 mg would ... be too much. I've been on the Lexapro for almost 2 weeks now but don't think I'm feeling...
- Help! My b/f can't climax on Paxil. 18th October 2007
... I had the same problem with lexapro .......I switched to cymbalta and all is well now....
- what does this mean? 18th October 2007
... I just posted about taking lexapro . I have 10mg tablets but cut them in haft, thought...
... When I was on Lexapro I had to go to the 10mg becuase after 3 days I found ... should know after 4 weeks how you are going to feel on Lexapro ....
... if I am not sleeping now do you think its NOT the lexapro since I didn't really sleep before? So confusing,...
... I have been on Lexapro for 2 months now. I started like you but had to jump ... shaking inside which was how I felt from the anxiety but Lexapro made it worse for awhile. They told me to take it...
... get a side effect I will be sleeping.
I tried lexapro once before - took it in the morning and went screeming...
... go away. Thanks, just hearing your experience with lexapro helps but I know we are all different....
... I've been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 10 days now. The same day I started the Lexapro ... effects from. So I have not actually been on just Lexapro yet as I'm almost done with the taper from Cymbalta ... also extremely tired. I don't know if that's from the Lexapro or not. I'm an insomniac so I don't sleep easily regardless ... she thinks my symptoms are still adjusting to the Lexapro . I'm sticking it out. I was on Paxil prior to all ... depression that the Paxil didn't help. I hope the Lexapro works for all of us! I do know that it can take 2...
- Social anxiety driving me insane! 17th October 2007
... Have you guys tried Paxil or Lexapro ? The Paxil was a big help for me for anxiety and social...
- Anyone on a medicine that helps with fatigue???? 17th October 2007
... those ive taken) that did not give me that problem was Lexapro ...but I still had the fatigue.Fatgiue and the foggy...
- another lexapro question (sorry) 17th October 2007
... I was on lexapro for 3 weeks. Started on 5 and then went up to ten...
- Very active person needs Ativan--how to balance? 15th October 2007
... Hi,
I've been taking Lexapro and Ativan for several months to combat my severe...
- Last Tried, Prozac 15th October 2007
... anxiety. I am about to tried prozac because zoloft, lexapro , cymbalta, effexor is not working for me. If I wasnt...
- Buspar dizzy 14th October 2007
... doctor ended up taking me off of it and put me on Lexapro . :)...
