- I think I may be pregnant... should i stop taking my pills? 2nd May 2006
... Hello, Ive been taking Lexapro 10 mgs and .5 of xanax every day for about 6 months ... and it was negative. I am just afraid of taking my lexapro and xanax still if I am pregnant. How bad will that...
- Need some advice about my Meds. 2nd May 2006
... any success with was xanax. Currently, I am taking lexapro but find I'm making little progress...anyway later...
- Is Lexapro actually good for lots of anxiety ? 2nd May 2006
... never seem able to find 1 that will help them at all
lexapro is one of many prozac type ones and probably expensive...
... hi
i've been taking lexapro for a little over two weeks... i know it's too early...
... Josh - Try the Lexapro . For 3 years I refused to take an AD - I was taking ... kept taking more and more. So my dr. prescribed me Lexapro and I but the bullet and took it. Now my anxiety is...
... ive been on all the ssri's and i think lexapro is the best for my anxiety, its got the best reviews...
... from my doctor today and asked him to prescribe me Lexapro and he did. I will keep everyone posted on how it...
- Anyone have wellbutrin experience? 1st May 2006
... I have been on Lexapro since September at 20 mg. I really like it, it has ... So my dr. prescribed me wellbutrin to take with the Lexapro . The wellbutrin should help get my sex drive back ... , lose weight and have more energy. The Lexapro works to counteract the stimulating effects of the ... had the old anxiety feelings returning again (pre- Lexapro ). it has been pretty bad, minor panic attacks, having...
... I would have upped the lexapro first
wellbutrin is heavily promoted as seldom ... sexual problems but I doubt it can stop those caused by lexapro
I am always doubtful about combining 2 antidepressants...
... help countereact the weight gain you've had with the lexapro ? I'm going to see my doctor tomorrow to see if I...
... your responses.
Hrry, I am already at 20mgs of Lexapro , which is the highest pill form they offer. I could ... going up, my sex drive and feelings of fatigue. The Lexapro still works great for my anxiety but is causing other...
- Zoloft, etc./Share thoughts please 1st May 2006
... being put on the Zoloft and Lorazapam, I was on 20mg Lexapro and Ambien CR. I was taken off of those because of ... again. I've still got half/full bottles of Rozerem, Lexapro and Ambien CR left that I was taken off of. No insurance...
... tongue always helps too for panic attacks
was the lexapro working? perhaps you should go back to it at a higher...
... well as at night.
Also, hry33---
I thought the Lexapro was helping me at 20mg after 2 weeks, but the doc...
- I'm desparate I can't work because of anxiety 1st May 2006
... could find out how to help me.
He wants me to go onto lexapro (which I am taking) and continue with my xanax XR...
- is it ok to take benadryl allergy and robitussin DM and lexapro? 27th April 2006
... Lexapro can potentially interact with both Robitussin-DM and...
- CELEXA helps OCD only NOT anxiety-is LEXAPRO better? 27th April 2006
... its been 3 months on it. I was going to switch to Lexapro , but the Celexa seems to be working. Its not perfect...
- Citalopram 27th April 2006
... if that is the generic of celexa or lexapro its an antidepressant and i "think" you can just...
- Derelization and Anxiety? 26th April 2006
... No l am not currently taking any meds, l tried lexapro and that just about killed me, the nausea was unberable...
- Anyone else on lexapro? 24th April 2006
... I have been on Lexapro for a couple of months now. I'm up to 20mg and it...
- Suggestions? 24th April 2006
... have some suggestions for me.
I started taking Lexapro on Friday and my anxiety got so much worse that I ... better, right? I was really nervous to start taking the Lexapro because I've never been on a med like this before...
... grinding whan asleep is common and causes jaw pain
the lexapro dose may be reduced for a while, what dose are you...
... the xanax when I need to. Good luck...I hope the Lexapro works for you :)...
- cymbalta 20th April 2006
... week and it was the worst week of my life...I was on lexapro for 2 years which did not make me feel better but ... it was the worst thing he ever took. He is now on lexapro and loves it and lexapro did not work for me! You...
- Why isn't this working? 20th April 2006
... eight months ago. Since then i've been on Prozac, Lexapro , Wellbutrin XL, and now i'm currently taking 150mg...
- Effexor 20th April 2006
... I have been on Effexor for over a year. I tried Lexapro and Zoloft however had really bad side effects. My...
- Premature Ventricular Contractions 18th April 2006
... cant sleep for weeks.Anyway at one time I was taking Lexapro and after about 2 months on those they were gone ahhhhhh...
- Good Doctor in Calgary, Canada? Please Read Everyone 16th April 2006
... cause I told him I have been on paxil and cipralex ( lexapro ) which I'm currently weaning off from now and he said...
- just starting lexapro 15th April 2006
... having a side effect. lol
if any of u who have taken lexapro could tell me how you felt the first few days, it...
... I started 10mg taking Lexapro on April 4 and have had minimal side effects...my ... the lightheadedness went away...before starting the Lexapro , I was taking at least one Xanax a day and now since...
... I've been on Lexapro 10mg for 9 days. It gives me a dry mouth but nothing...
... am new to this, board but i to have been told about Lexapro .. I haven't taken it, I am on the fence about it....
- Lexapro, missed period, pregnancy? 15th April 2006
... you miss periods like this or not. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 years and I have like two or three periods...
- Wellbutrin Question 13th April 2006
... my dr. prescribed the Wellbutrin in combo with the Lexapro cause suposedly they balance each other out....
- Cymbalta-Is it bad? 13th April 2006
... some of the experiences they had on this drug. Is Lexapro and Zoloft similar?Thank you very much!...
... Cymbalta is a snri, I think, whereas lexapro and zoloft are ssri's. They affect different neurotransmit...
... took cymbalta which was only for one week. I was on lexapro for about 2 years. It really did not work for me ... others which did not work so I just stayed on the lexapro which was a big mistake. I was anti-social and just...
- celexa, citalopram side effects 13th April 2006
... week, 10mg for a week and then try going up to 20. Lexapro is great, I just think you are starting off way too...
- Lexapro for Anxiety and other symptoms 12th April 2006
... shoulders and all that stuff.Anyway,I used to take Lexapro for several months 25mg and yes it did helped alot...
... I started Lexapro on April 4 and so far I have seen more better days ... sleep. I have had a couple of side effects from the Lexapro ...lightheadedness and I seem to be more tired than ... well. I know I can't speak for a seasoned user of Lexapro but I am started to feel a little better. Before I ... started Lexapro I was grinding my teeth at night...my jaw hurt so ... able to enjoy my yawns :)
My meds are:
10mg Lexapro
.25 mg Alprazolam (Xanax) when needed
10mg of Ambien ... racing at others.
As I said I have only been on the Lexapro for 9 days but I am already starting to slowly see...
... time. That's what I'm trying to do.
As for the Lexapro --I've been on it for a few weeks. I'm taking 20mg ... daily popping and pain from one side of my jaw. The Lexapro hasn't helped that relax yet. It also hasn't helped...
- Happier on Lexapro?? 12th April 2006
... reading your post, made me very much better about Lexapro .
I was on the fence with it.. trying to see what...
... I take Lexapro . Just went up to 30mg's on Sunday and I feel great ... was on 25mg's before going up to 30 and have been on Lexapro since October. It has given me my life back....
- This is so frustrating!!! 12th April 2006
... but, just feels weird I guess.
I take 10mgs of Lexapro . I've been doing this for 2 weeks now. I've felt a...
- Hi mjewell....how was the doctor's appt. 12th April 2006
... job all in the same week!
Sorry to hear about the Lexapro but that's great that your dr. is paying attention...
... doctor gave me Wellbutrin to take in combo with my Lexapro . She said it might help with weight loss, derepssion...
- How do you guys live with anxiety? 12th April 2006
... what you have to do, I guess. I just started taking Lexapro and it's helped me a lot. Also, something like Klonopin...
- People who think they can identify with us. 9th April 2006
... the same thing.
I will say the combination of the Lexapro and Seroquel seems tp be he lpinsg me - alot - . Again...
- Does All The World Hate Benzos? 9th April 2006
... dog walking time, and cleaning time. I need 10 mg Lexapro each day. This may be an abstract way ofthinking...
- Lexapro and this weird ear feeling 9th April 2006
... Rose, I have only been on Lexapro for about one month. I am on 10 mgs at night. I personally...
... I was on Lexapro for about two weeks. After a week of being on it ... my ears (Tinnitus), as it is permanent now. Thanks Lexapro ....
- dumb question.. 7th April 2006
... Glad they are both on the same site.
Now I'm on lexapro for depression and xanax for anxiety. I have been...
- Anyone taken Xanax or other benzo when prego? 7th April 2006
... can't do without my xanax. I know I can get off my Lexapro , but I CANNOT quit both, I'm just not ready. I take...
... regularly taken during pregnancy with no problems
lexapro is now often taken
its important to remember that...
- Lexapro Side Effects, Help? 7th April 2006
... about 2-3 weeks for me to stop feeling sick with the lexapro . I was on paxil for 5 years before it stopped working ... and my doctor then perscribed the lexapro . It helps with the depression but not as much with...
... I have been on lexapro over a month now. It didn't make me sick, but when ... that a lot of people need until they can tolerate the lexapro alone.
Maybe it didn't bother me as much beause ... I take xanax. Anyway, I've been on 10 mg's of lexapro for a little while and I love it. It works on both...
... your anxiety and depression totally gone and did the lexapro make it worse at first. Also why do you take xanax ... if the lexapro works so well.
VAN...
... I was unclear in my post....I wasn't referring to Lexapro , but SSRI's in general. If you are puking your guts...
... I Take 10mg Of Lexapro And Have Taken It For About A Year. I Did Not Have...
... Lexapro didn't make me nauseated. But the doctor that prescribed ... Lexapro for me took me off of it because it made my muscles ... prescribed something for the clenching.
I liked the Lexapro better than the Zoloft.
I'm also taking Risperdal ... really works for my anxiety.
Are you taking the Lexapro with a full glass of water? That usually helps me...
... Being on the Lexapro for only a few days just about put me throught the...
- Social Anxiety ruined relationship 7th April 2006
... it. I went to the Dr yesterday and was put on 10mg Lexapro . Hopefully that will work. I think that I could probably...
... they should, but that doesnt mean they are wrong
the lexapro , if it works for you, will help a lot, if you have...
- Like a kid in a candy store... 7th April 2006
... my sexual "abilities" were completely knocked out. Lexapro ? Zoloft?
I'd appreciate any and all help. ...
... person loses weight. Or - one of us may feel dizzy on Lexapro and another of us feels perfectly fine.
Everyone...
- Just checking in.... 6th April 2006
... ve been doing quite well actually. I'm still on the Lexapro . I've been on 25mg's for the last two months but am ... to be feeling those again.
I can honestly say Lexapro has been great for me. It took away my panic attacks ... pregnant again soon, but would prefer to be off the Lexapro . Doc says its ok if I can't do it without meds, but ... and update everyone! Wish me luck on the 30mg's of Lexapro ! I hope it doesn't make me sick but from previous...
... they will go away soon if you do. Good luck with the lexapro and the purchase of your new home. I know that exciting...
... and relaxation and coping skills while still on the lexapro , I would stay on it for at least 6 months after you...
... I am so jealous you are off Xanax. I am still on Lexapro for the most part and I like it, but I was just posting...
... suggestions on how to practice cbt skills while on the Lexapro ? Until recently, I wasn't having any panic attacks ... walking 5 days a week, follow a good diet, take my Lexapro and try to get out in public at least once a day. ... really appreciate it! I will do my best to stay on the Lexapro as long as I can, but I hope to be off of it by July...
- no energy extreme fatigue,lexapro? 6th April 2006
... I started 10mg of Lexapro on Tuesday morning and my first side effect was this ... I have had no energy so I can't blame that on the Lexapro ....
... Lexapro (and later, Zoloft) made me feel extremely jittery...
... caneygirl, lexapro makes me tired also, but some people have said it...
... I started on lexapro a little over a month ago. At first it make me sooooo...
- Lexapro - your experience 6th April 2006
... Well it can be diff for diff people..I took Lexapro for about 6 months The only side effect I noticed...
... cak, I'm taking lexapro again. I've been taking 10mg for a week. I feel ... like lexapro starts working in a couple of days for me, but that ... my experience.
tnmomofive, why did you quit the lexapro ? Did you notice any weight gain from it?...
... because I had already been overeating before taking Lexapro and not getting much exercise with it being so cold...
... I took Lexapro for almost 2 years....it made me moody, lack of motivation...
... I just started 10mg of Lexapro on Tuesday morning and I am curious as to others experience ... It took about two weeks to get the full effect of Lexapro . The first night I took it, I had a nice buzz. I had...
... My one week update:
I started 10mg Lexapro a week ago Tuesday...by Wednesday I was feeling a...
- SSRI and bed wetting? 5th April 2006
... bed wetting I was too freakin embrassed too. I tryed lexapro which made me so freakin tired within aweek I peed ... much I drink before bed time didn't help. I stoped lexapro and haven't peed to bed snice. I have a doctors appointment...
... imipramine are often used to stop bedwetting
paxil and lexapro are both prozac type, but there are several other...
- social anxiety and going on a date 4th April 2006
... instead of next week and quickly change from prozac to lexapro , prozac just isnt good, citalopram was the one that ... worked for me, so lexapro will too right? and hopefully work in 2 weeks...
- Anxiety and Back Problems 3rd April 2006
... the medication and therapy, my doctor has put me on lexapro but l havent tried it yet l am a little scared of...
... seemed to get worse when I was taking Effexor. I'm on Lexapro now and it's only been a week, but I feel a lot better...
... little, I should try it.
and you never know, maybe lexapro will be the one that will help you out?
:)
oh -...
- How can you beat this without meds or therapy? 2nd April 2006
... punkdizzle, i had a bad reaction to ativan and lexapro , and just didnt want to take it anymore.. i think...
- Lexapro side effects... 2nd April 2006
... Hi cloverdaze! I took lexapro once before and it worked great. I stopped it because...
- Weight gain, SSRI dosage related? 2nd April 2006
... you are to gain weight?
Would like to up my dose of lexapro , but I scared of more weight gain!
Thanks......
... Certain SSRI's (like Lexapro ) make me crave sweets/carbs and seem to slow my metabolism ... and cause abdominal fat. I, too gained weight on Lexapro . Many people on this board have reported the same...
- Xanax and like meds for anxiety 31st March 2006
... all.
I suffer from depression, also, so I take lexapro . It seems to work great, but I have to take it everyday ... if I ever need an antidepressant again, it will be lexapro .
I'm sure these two drugs aren't tolerated by everyone...
- Is it odd that no medications work? 30th March 2006
... made my symptoms 10 times worse, l ahve heard that lexapro works real well.
VAN...
... For my anxiety I take xanax and my antidepressant is lexapro . They both work great. Lexapro works on both depression ... classified as an antidepressant.
I'm on a low dose of lexapro , but it still made me sleepy when I first started...
- Help Is this Anxiety? 30th March 2006
... Doctor today and she said she would like to put me on Lexapro , not sure what to say, l dont know if l am suffering...
... the beginning. Im not sure why but it does. Try the lexapro and stick with it see how you feel in a few weeks...
... sure everything you have described can be anxiety.The Lexapro will take some time to work fully as dubgurl said ... .I took Lexapro and for me it took almost 2 months to take all my ... lightheadedness off and on for the first week of taking Lexapro and then the anxiety just started to slowly fade off...
- Does anyone feel depressed after taking Klonopin (Clonazapem)? 29th March 2006
... Xanax was an SSRI. I thought only antidepressants ( Lexapro , Paxil, Prozac, Zolft, etc) were SSRI's, I did not...
- SSRI & Sexual side effects - men?? 29th March 2006
... I posted a question regarding starting on Lexapro , from the feedback I got from everyone I made the...
... I don't want to be "different" again. I've heard lexapro is better. How is it so far?
one other thing....
... Chill,
The Lexapro seems to be really working for me , and quickly too...
- sexual dysfunction and antidepressants 29th March 2006
... The doctor wants me to go on lexapro for GAD. I was on Paxil about 4 years ago for Panic ... I'm assuming that it won't be any different with lexapro . Any advice on how to counter the sexual issues? ... Also, will lexapro be any different than Paxi? weight loss, weight gain...
... I haven't taken Lexapro , but I've taken other SSRI's (Luvox, Prozac, Zoloft...
- Does anyone get a "burning" feeling in chest from anxiety? 28th March 2006
... fire, burning. NOT like acid reflux, VERY different.
Lexapro , has helped. But I can still feel that way(burning...
- quitting effexor xr 28th March 2006
... to counteract the feelings. I have some zoloft and lexapro ...would taking either of those help this? Or does...
... luck and hang in there. I am still going strong on Lexapro ....
... capsules and only taking half. Are you going to take lexapro today instead, or are you going to take some of the ... Effexor?
I wonder why you got hives fom Lexapro ? That's a realy weird side effect. Yes, I am feeling...
... gotten them the last few times I've tried to take lexapro . The first time I ever took it, I never got hives ... it's there and that it works! Do you feel like the lexapro is working better or less as time goes by? Does it...
... ago and still haven't lost any, so maybe it is the Lexapro .
I feel like the Lexapro works pretty steadily ... stressful time my anxiety seems to shine right through the Lexapro :(...
... about giving it to me but she wanted to see if the Lexapro helped, and it did, so I didn't end up needing Topamax...
... the time ever comes. That's if I can even take the lexapro again long enough to even see if I gain weight or...
... are feeling better and no hives. So are you taking Lexapro full time now? I think i am going to call my doctor...
... Hi mj! Yep, I'm taking lexapro again fulltime again! A full week and no hives!!...
... have been exhausted every morning until lunch lately. Lexapro ? Maybe.
I made an appt. with my dr. yesterday to ... have never gained so much weight so fast, but I love Lexapro so i don't want to stop taking it....
- Are all of the SSRI's and SNRI's supposedly "hard to come off of"? Withdrawal..... 28th March 2006
... or hubby.Anyway,I have also taken Zoloft and later Lexapro and I didnt have any problems weaning off of those ... I had a bit of the zappy stuff weaning off Lexapro but it was pretty mild and I dont recall feeling anything...
- "That Feeling" in my chest... does anyone else get it ? 28th March 2006
... 7. It's a nightmar. I want to jump out of my skin! Lexapro and Xanax help, and yes, I do have GAD....
- what antidepressant are you taking for axniety? 27th March 2006
... shockes in my body headaches and stuff. Now I'am taking lexapro 10mg daily sure does help me sleep better. I also ... family more patince and claimer some. Lest bitchy. Lexapro is working great sofar. The side affects well some...
... Hi,
I started taking 10 mg lexapro about a month ago. It treats anxiety and depression ... glad I found someone else who has recently started lexapro .
Please update and let us know how you're...
- started lexapro a few days ago. 27th March 2006
... I started lexapro 10 mg a little over a month ago. It works great for...
- Anxiety getting worse on Lexapro, Zoloft 27th March 2006
... caffeine. I could only last one week on it. I was on lexapro for 2 years and was just put on zoloft. The lexapro...
... for one, may not work for the other.
Lexapro has worked great for me. I have depression and anxiety ... . The lexapro worked on both. I had only one side effect. It made ... your Dr. will try something else that works for you. Lexapro works for me, but if I were you I would never take...
... I had a hard time with Lexapro as well. It seems that most people get a bit tired...
... I was put on Lexapro when my mother was in the hospital after a car accident...
... try again. I just do not understand how Zoloft and Lexapro can make some people sleepy and cause severe insomnia...
... finally agreed to take an ssri, which I was given lexapro , after which I felt worse and worse, and ended up ... thyroid? are they sure you can take ssri medication? as Lexapro made me anxious beyond anxious and into a panic attack...
- Lexapro??? 26th March 2006
... Hi,
For me lexapro worked great. It takes works on both anxiety and depression ... take 200 mg's of amiltriptyline. I really like the lexapro because it let me feel like myself. I didn't feel...
... I took Lexapro for 5 to 6 months it worked well for me but took almost ... was able to stop taking Ativan altogether once the Lexapro started to work good and I felt normal again but like...
... Just make sure you do not have adverse reactions to Lexapro . I did, but alot of people don't. It is great as long...
... I take lexapro and it works great for me. It's the onlt one I've...
... I take Lexapro and it works great! Its the 3rd one Ive tried. I tried ... and being depressed all the time. So I finally tried Lexapro .
I felt better within days! I know they say it...
... Thank you all for your answers to my questions about Lexapro .
I feel really encouraged after reading what you...
... I was just about to ask about Lexapro . I started taking 10mg today. It made me sleepy first...
- Anxiety too much! 26th March 2006
... before.
I should also mention that when I was on Lexapro I had a very similar reaction, manic behavior... rude...
- How Do I Know if I Have An Anxiety Disorder? 26th March 2006
... overwhelms me and kicks up nervous anxiety. Been through Lexapro and still in therapy but this problem is still beating...
- where to turn "lost" 24th March 2006
... anxious, fatigued. saw my thearpist today, back on lexapro . im just worried.problems all the time!! i went to...
... a struggle!
I will read up on Lupus. And may the lexapro kick in real quick and work for you, have you any...
- Is this Anxiety, Help Please! 22nd March 2006
... you and most do have some side effects but for me Lexapro (anti depressant)worked well and the only side effect...
- almost 100% at the end of the line please read and respond 21st March 2006
... panic attacks, went to another doctor got xanex and lexapro , the lexapro DID take away the panic attacks the worries ... symptoms i have now have been present while i was on the lexapro ?
should i give lexapro a try again?
try the cyballtra...
... possibility that your body was going through some lexapro withdrawal? I know very little about the drug, but...
... PJCAT: Lexapro is an antidpressent, NOT a benzo or BARBITUATE.
I...
- celexa 21st March 2006
... weeks now, except for the few days I tried to take lexapro . I feel okay, but just not great. Everytime I try ... take celexa, or would I be allergic to it also, since lexapro is derived from celexa? Also, did lexapro cause anybody...
- Lexapro(For those who take it) 20th March 2006
... Has Lexapro ever made u gain weight?????
If it has has it made...
... I'm on Lexapro and I did gain weight since I started taking it, but...
... lexapro and other antidepressants dont directly alter your...
- Muscle Twitches 18th March 2006
... am under alot of stress and a little anxiety (take Lexapro & Lorazapam) and they are back! So I guessing mine...
- Antidepressants cause anxiety? 14th March 2006
... worsened. Tried zoloft next, same thing, now, I'm trying Lexapro , which I've taken before and it seems to be doing...
... which though! Will definitly go back down on the Lexapro to 10mg. Like I said though, I've done all of this...
... I think Celexa is a slightly different version of Lexapro and thats what I'm on. Have you tried other ssri...
... worsened. Tried zoloft next, same thing, now, I'm trying Lexapro , which I've taken before and it seems to be doing...
... Just wanted to post and say that I think the Lexapro is starting to take effect. Along with God's grace...
- Cymbalta HELP!! 14th March 2006
... Why did you switch from Celexa??? When I was on Lexapro (which is basically the same active form of Celexa...
... I was never tired on that med and had NO anxiety. Lexapro made me more sleepy and was much stonger. It also...
- Anyone get off of Remeron? 12th March 2006
... Thanks for the posts you two. I'm going to give my Lexapro a couple of more days to get into my system and I...
- Anxiety symptoms...? 12th March 2006
... to anxiety, started 10mg of Cipralex (samething as Lexapro ) and xanax as needed four months ago. I was doing...
... put me on Cipralex which is the same in the USA as Lexapro . I started with 5mg once a day with my dinner for ... every 8 out 10 people. Ask your doctors for info on Lexapro or check out Cipralex on the internet....
- Depersonalisation Syndrome ?? derealization, anyone ever been through this? 11th March 2006
... be the battle I fight daily now. I was just put on lexapro and still on 200mg's of amiltriptyline, also.
I...
- This Lexapro is making me so tired, anyone else? 10th March 2006
... lexapro and effexor are different types of antidepressants ... after 4 weeks, effexor amy be better for you,10 of lexapro is the smallest effective dose for anxiety
I agree...
... My sister takes Lexapro , 10mg and she is tired all the time. My hubby takes...
... Hi :)
I started lexapro recently and at first it made me sleepy. I started ... to take the full 10mg's in the morning. Between the lexapro and xanax, I'm feeling a lot better.
I haven't...
- effexor or Cymbalta 9th March 2006
... trouble urinating.... fun stuff.
then I switched to lexapro , but by then i was so fed up, I could not tell if...
- anxiety and depression? 9th March 2006
... out of a huge bout of depression. My Dr. put me on lexapro and it seems to be working. However, when I'm depressed...
- How old when anxiety started for you? Please share your story 9th March 2006
... that worked. About a month ago my Dr. asked me to try lexapro and I think it's going to work, but only for the depression...
