- Rapid Cycling 14th October 2006
... different meds...........finally i found my salvation. lexapro and abilify. people can't believe the change in me...
- Wellbutrin Surges? 14th October 2006
... am bi-polar 2 and recently asked to be take off of Lexapro due to being scatterbrained, having no energy, and ... Wellbutrin. I feel so much better than I ever did on Lexapro , but for the past few days I have been getting these ... occasional surges but not as intense as this when I was on Lexapro . These usually came when I skipped a dosage by mistake...
... considered.
Could these be the "zaps" caused by Lexapro withdrawal that I've read about?
I had a pretty ... was searching and stumbled across the symptoms of Lexapro withdrawal. Thinking back, When I forgot to take a ... dose of Lexapro now and then, I would feel something similar but not ... intense or for as long.
As for my weening off of Lexapro ...My Psydoc told me to continue with 0.5 of Lexapro ... for 3 days. On the 4th day I was to discontinue the Lexapro and take the prescribed dose of Wellbutrin (100mg ... 2X a day). Should he have eased me off of Lexapro a little at a time instead of introducing a new med ... and stopping the old cold turkey?
I was on Lexapro since before I was diagnosed BP II in November 05 ... potential withdrawal when I asked to be taken off of the Lexapro .
I wish I had discovered this board when I was...
... are about to pop as well.
I've been off of the Lexapro since the 7th and I have good days and bad ones. I...
- meds are starting to work but side effects 10th October 2006
... I am on Wellbutrin & Lexapro , and my psychiatrist is considering Lamictal. (Note...
- they say my daughters bipolar 10th October 2006
... md who agreed and started her on meds lamictal and lexapro but have an appointment with a pchciatrist nexted...
- Bipolar 7 Year Old 5th October 2006
... much better. Right now she is on Neurontin, Zyprexa, Lexapro & all her blood pressure and diabetes drugs. I kept...
- just diagnosed 4th October 2006
... and over the last 1-1/2 years I have been through Lexapro , Wellbutrin, and Zoloft and none of theses meds appeared...
... and over the last 1-1/2 years I have been through Lexapro , Wellbutrin, and Zoloft and none of theses meds appeared...
- Has anyone ever felt the twinges I am? 2nd October 2006
... For me, they started when I asked to be taken off of Lexapro and was prescribed Wellbutrin.
It feels like my...
- New Here, delusions? 28th September 2006
... I was in the hospital they put me on depekoate and Lexapro , and one of them was messing with my kidneys. So Im...
- lamictal? 27th September 2006
... effects. I'm already on 2 other meds (Wellbutrin and Lexapro ) and would really like to keep it to a minimum, but...
... know alot but I would think you would go off of the lexapro . Try search for drug interactions. What I am told...
- S1965knasel I started you a new thread-She needs some help 24th September 2006
... She has to take 2 at bedtime. He also has her on Lexapro . She's been on that for about 6 months though. I wonder ... you could.
If she is bp, having your Mom on the Lexapro alone was not a great idea but, now that she is starting...
- Mania , Depression, and Inhaled steroids 23rd September 2006
... She has to take 2 at bedtime. He also has her on Lexapro . She's been on that for about 6 months though. I wonder...
- in need of help please 22nd September 2006
... effects, wellbutrin which made me have panic attacks and lexapro which made me so tired and foggy feeling.im really...
- How many people have been hospitalized from BP? 18th September 2006
... hospital we learned that I can not take SSRI's (Prozac, Lexapro ) my body doesnt' react well to medications obviously...
- someone please help 17th September 2006
... feel "better". I've been on zoloft, paxil, celexa, lexapro , buspar, effexor...all of them. so my doctor thinks...
- alittle confused about pdoc records 16th September 2006
... crazy is all I can call that and this last try on lexapro started giving me insomnia and it all knocks your...
- Is my boyfriend bipolar? 13th September 2006
... and I am thinking about talking to him.
I am on Lexapro for depression but I am beginning to think I might...
- I remembered last night I missed Easter w/ my family this year cause I was in-patient 13th September 2006
... where I had a bad car accident. The last drug b4 , Lexapro , made me stay up all night as well, workin for my...
- Am I bipolar? 12th September 2006
... last antidepressant that i was on I think that it was lexapro . I will talk to my doctor and i just wanted some feedback...
- Bi Polar/Molestation 12th September 2006
... they put me on Depression medications ( Prozac then Lexapro and Xanax ), I did EVERYTHING I was suppose to do...
- is there a big chance of going manic by upping wellbutrin? 6th September 2006
... to go from 150 to 300.
also on:
900 lithium
20 lexapro
150 wellbutrin
30 temazepam
thank you,
kathy...
- Sudden, unprovoked panic attack! 5th September 2006
... bipolar.
most people take another medication for that. lexapro , klonipin (sp?), xanax to name a few.
personally ... , i like my lexapro . it is an anti-depressant as well.
talk to your...
- fallen angel? 29th August 2006
... but I think she's only taking 50mg. She is also on Lexapro and maby wellbutrin. Angel-you said ssri's can mess...
- Cyclothymia? - anyone here dealing w/? 28th August 2006
... cyclothmia.I am not currently seeing a doctor but am trying Lexapro again and propranolol =prescriptions I recieved several...
- Help! Depression and hate 25th August 2006
... without medication and now take it to maintain. I take Lexapro . The Effexor will help with both depression and anxiety...
... life even if I am a mess. I have this problem with lexapro too and the other SSRIs, If I took them then I would...
- Please help me - I don't understand this and I want my love back 21st August 2006
... Griseldis, yes he is on lamictal and lexapro for almost three months. No signs of any improvement...
- BP meds stunting creativity? 17th August 2006
... I am currently taking lexapro , abilify, wellbutrin xl, and klonopin.
i did notice...
- medications that have helped? 12th August 2006
... I have been on Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro , Wellbutrin and Cymbalta before I was diagnosed with...
- Started Geodon/lexapro 16hrs of sleep!!!!!? 12th August 2006
... Well, I took my first dose of geodon and lexapro and I slept for 16 hours. My fiance threw them away...
- Tardive symptoms have put me to a halt 9th August 2006
... agreed to the geodon and she changed the zoloft to lexapro . I agreed and if I don't like it, which will cause...
- Frustrated 3rd August 2006
... don't know what kind of meds you need. I was taking Lexapro , and my appetite died alltogether, I just did not...
- Bi-Polar, Anxiety and Finances 28th July 2006
... Tweetyone:)
Thank you.. HUGS
I am on Lamtical and Lexapro . My PDOC increased my Lexapro yesterday, so we will...
- I know he has an MD but... 25th July 2006
... problems too?? He did finally give in and gave me lexapro , which is an SSRI, but he warned that I might go through...
... I recently spoke to a doctor and was prescribed Lexapro , and I haven't really had any problems with that med...
- Meds are fine, husband is not 25th July 2006
... Today I still attend meetings, am happily on my meds, Lexapro , Lamictal and Trazadone or Ambien if needed for sleep...
- psychiatrist has given up on me 22nd July 2006
... expect? i'm at a complete loss...i know prozac, celexa, lexapro , cymbalta, perphenozine, wellbutrin ('hey everyone...
- Baby Bug and Bi-polar 19th July 2006
... before and had a bad reaction...I am on depakote and lexapro ).
But here is another thing...I was born with a...
- feeling "lost" now im stabilised 19th July 2006
... ill tell u ive been taking a combo of lithium and lexapro since may and it seems to be a good combo cause my ... months manic a few down so i feel safe knowing im on lexapro for my downs and the lithium as a guard...
- Medication w/BP and Depression 18th July 2006
... horrific stories about Paxil, and my anxiety got worse on Lexapro . However, many are helped by that for depression-...
- Boobies still hurting and growing, side effect? 16th July 2006
... another thread. They started growing when I went on Lexapro on May 24. Then I stopped taking the Lexapro and...
- Does Anyone Have That Depression That Keeps Coming Back & Gets Worse? 16th July 2006
... longer each time.
Right now I'm deep in another one. Lexapro has usually pulled me out, but 10 mg. and 15 mg. didn ... just keep asking myself is it every going to end? Lexapro has been my standby. I've tried lots of ADs.
I...
- is bipolar rage selective 11th July 2006
... Hubby is two weeks and three days into Lamictal and Lexapro . Finally came home after being gone to Mom's for a...
... bethys, My wife is taking Lamictal, Wellbutrin and Lexapro . She started Lamictal about 6-8 weeks ago. Taken it...
- Is having several thoughts at the same time a symptom? 10th July 2006
... MillaRose; the yawning thing, yes, but it was wierd, the Lexapro was causing it. I felt like I kept yawning over and...
- Up, Up Up-- down 6th July 2006
... three weeks (after decreasing slowly) ago and started Lexapro .
I feel better, I do.
But I tend to go in this...
- Has anyone felt that there PC doc didn't understand? 6th July 2006
... with bp and got me the right help. you see i was on lexapro and i asked him to increase it and he wouldn't. he...
- Bipolar questions????? 1st July 2006
... several ad's, wellbutrin, zoloft and the last was lexapro in combo with klonopin, none helped except the klonopin...
... was wondering if I was Bipolar or not, and I was on Lexapro first, for a month. I was always sleepy and really...
- do meds cause missed periods? 29th June 2006
... Just wondering. I have been on Lexapro (10mg) for a month. And just 2 days ago switched ... to Wellbutrin. Would Lexapro cause this late or missed period? Just wondering if...
... bobbies stopped growing and hurting when I stopped the Lexapro .
Now, I am just spotting, and I feel it coming...
... But I can't help but get my hopes up. Then the Lexapro also made my bobbies bigger, I've been off it for ... that way. The doctor switched me to Wellbutrin. The lexapro was making me really sleepy all the time....
... But I can't help but get my hopes up. Then the Lexapro also made my bobbies bigger, I've been off it for ... that way. The doctor switched me to Wellbutrin. The lexapro was making me really sleepy all the time.
I started ... Lexapro a few weeks ago and I noticed my boobs being bigger...
... was one fun side effect. How are you doing on the Lexapro ?...
... Hmm, I don't have bipolar, but I take Lexapro for depression. And, my bras have seemed a little...
- wellbutrin - how long for sex drive to return? 28th June 2006
... if at all.
i am taking lexapro and lithium and started wellbutrin about five weeks...
- New medication 28th June 2006
... get back to work.
The doctor said I could stop the Lexapro and start Wellbutrin immediately. I was a bit scared...
- Im nervous about starting the medication!! 27th June 2006
... was prescribed antidepressant only.
I was on Lexapro , and was always sleepy and tired, now I am on Wellbutrin...
- Meds are not working need advice. 24th June 2006
... I have been on Lexapro (10 mg) for since a month ago, and it's not working ... had become more rare.
The doctor prescribed the Lexapro , and then he got to return home.
I have a new doctor...
... problem and weight gain.
My twin sister is taking Lexapro , and she too, has gained weight with it. For her,...
... but not. As for the breast symptoms Im not sure if lexapro can cause that but I do know first hand pregnancy...
- Husband recently diagnosed bipolar - questions about medications 20th June 2006
... and he was diagnosed as bipolar. He's been taking Lexapro for about a year and now the therapist has added Lithium...
- how do I NOT be so compulsive? 20th June 2006
... I would have in a kitchen.
Any advice? I am on Lexapro , I don't know if it eventually will help, but even...
... Cipramil, Emocal, Sepram)
escitalopram oxalate ( Lexapro , Cipralex,Esertia)
fluoxetine (Prozac, Fontex, Seromex...
- I finally have an answer 19th June 2006
... going through this situation. My husband is taking Lexapro and Lamictal. This board has been very supportive...
... Hi Lelore
My husband takes Lamictal and Lexapro . One thing his doctor said that could be causing ... have to be careful when you mix an antidepressant( Lexapro ) and mood stabilizer because it can affect the mania...
- Lexapro - Jiggly, Shaking insides? 17th June 2006
... no clue on how you mean shaking inside. I started Lexapro about 3 weeks ago or more. For the first 2 days, ... checking these posts. By the way there are more about Lexapro , here and in the "depression" area. I have been researchin...
... I took Lexapro for about 2 years for depression. I took the lowest...
... 2 weeks or so, it will go away. I had to wean off Lexapro because it was causing my hair to fall out. Getting...
... description for how she felt the first few days on Lexapro , coming on it and goinf off of it. Patience is the...
- School and Bipolar, Is it possible? Financially? 16th June 2006
... very well. As of this moment I'm taking: wellbutrin, lexapro , equetro, seroquel, and restoril. That's a lot of...
- wellbutrin/lexapro. good mix? 13th June 2006
... hello! i have been very happy on lexapro . keeps the anxiety at bay. helps with depression...
- So confused...questions??? 12th June 2006
... a lot of anxiety and couldn't sleep. I was put on Lexapro and it's been over 6 months now that I have been off...
- On lexapro for 3 weeks now 12th June 2006
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What Can Lexapro Cause - Lexapro Side Effects Defined
4 weeks ago ... my doctor increased my dosage of Lexapro to 20 mg. from l5 mg. In the last week I have experienced ... palpitations, headaches. Read more
I have been on Lexapro twice and gained weight both times. I thought it ... medication for that at the same time I started on Lexapro . I have gained a total of almost 40 pounds and have ... lady sometimes. Anyone who is thinking about taking Lexapro .... Please read about it wherever you can, think about ... are better off without something.
Have been on Lexapro for about a year & recently went for a cholesterol ... t really make sense. I just increased my dosage of Lexapro to 30 mg a day. I have been taking it for about 6 ... there was something wrong with me. Turns out it's Lexapro . Also I have been extremely skinny all my live 95 ... lbs and I gained 20 since taking Lexapro . This drug is definitely not worth taking!!!! Read ... more Back to top of page
Lexapro Side Effects "Defined"
Lexapro Body
Dry Mouth - ... quantity of perspiration that is medically caused.
Lexapro Cardiovascular (Involving the heart and the blood ... feet, eczema and/or ulcers in the affected areas.
Lexapro Gastrointestinal (Involving the stomach and the intestines...
... a nauseated, sick feeling just prior to doing so.
Lexapro General
Allergy - The extreme sensitivity of body ... the heart, lungs and surrounding muscles.
Lexapro Hemic and Lymphatic Disorders (Involving the blood ... in order to fight the invasion of the drug.
Lexapro Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders (Energy and health ... craving for moisture/water in the mouth and throat.
Lexapro Nervous System (Sensory channels)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...
... sensation of dizziness with disorientation and confusion.
Lexapro Psychiatric Disorders (Mental and emotional)
Aggravated ... opening of the mouth with deep inhalation of air.
Lexapro Reproductive Disorder Female
Breast Neoplasm - A...
... Lexapro RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (Organs involved in breathing) ... hollows in the facial bones especially around the nose.
Lexapro SKELETAL
Neck/Shoulder Pain - Hurtful sensations ... the neck and shoulder signaling danger of disease.
Lexapro SKIN and APPENDAGES DISORDERS (Skin, legs and arms ... in the skin that is a mass of tissue or cells.
Lexapro SPECIAL SENSES
Conjunctivitis - Infection of the ... and the inability to easily distinguish colors.
Lexapro URINARY SYSTEM DISORDER
Blood in Urine - Blood is ... urinate, accompanied by discomfort in the bladder.
Lexapro UROGENITAL (Urinary tract and genital structures or...
... thanks for the post. It is encouraging, I have been on Lexapro for two weeks and need support. J.:blob_fire...
- My Daughters Bipolar... 6th June 2006
... some one tell me what I can do...
She is taking Lexapro (10mg) for depression, but is this not enough???
...
- Is this a symptom or my personality? 5th June 2006
... wondering if this is what is wrong with me.
I am on Lexapro . I have never taken any medication before. The doctor...
- Diagnosed BPD in 45 min….. 5th June 2006
... the information on your medication.
I am taking Lexapro , so I went to the Lexapro site for all the details...
- A Painful Love Story due to Bipolar Disorder 2nd June 2006
... month after our relationship ended I had to be put on Lexapro because I became suicidal myself. I am off the drug...
... and sounds very painful. You said you are now taking lexapro and was susicidal that tells a lot to me. You have...
- Seroquel 2nd June 2006
... that. She had a lot of weight gain on Zoloft, then Lexapro , is now off both of those, takes only the Lamictal...
- I'm new here, is anyone else on Lexapro? 27th May 2006
... I'm on Lexapro , along with Adderall, Zoloft, and Restoril. I had ... a weight gain but I was taking Lexapro and Seroquel so I'm not sure which caused it or if...
... First off, I PRAISE Lexapro ! secondly, I didn't have any side effects from it ... and moreover, i have social phobia and bipolar, and lexapro allowed me to converse freely, leave the house, and ... become a normal, chatty woman; this is because lexapro helps with anxiety, as well as depression. i recommend ... to anyone else out there that is thinking of trying Lexapro , or has just been put on it--it can save you! :)...
... Hi I was on Lexapro for 4 months. I am clinically depressed and was suicidal ... . If it wasn’t for Lexapro I am certain I wouldn’t be here right now. I experienced...
- new and confused 27th May 2006
... don't know if I need medication. I was prescribed Lexapro , and have been taking it for 3 days. I felt awful...
- Medication weight expectations 23rd May 2006
... of the side effects I am going off of it and onto Lexapro ....
- Lamictal.... 22nd May 2006
... going to be the right med for me, I also take 20mg lexapro and adderall, thank you, pinkeetoz...
- Excessive Sweating? 22nd May 2006
... not be able to stay even.
She is going to start Lexapro on the last week of Effexor.
We will see.. I will...
- Hi! Newbie here..... 21st May 2006
... been on 11 meds so far. Currently, I take: Adderall, Lexapro , Restoril for sleep, and Zoloft. They're really not...
- Bipolar cause Affair? 20th May 2006
... didn't know who he was anymore. The doctor put him on Lexapro and Lamictal. We are separated right now because...
... his medicine consistently. He is taking Lamictal and Lexapro . I have noticed a difference in him. Before he got...
- Anyone with BPD or married to BPD's 20th May 2006
... went back to see his past phsyciatrist and was put on Lexapro , Depekote, and Klonopins. He was doing so so on them ... is in a major major episode. His doc now put him on Lexapro , Zyprexa and Klonopins, on Wed., which has worked...
- At my wit's end. I think my husband is bipolar 15th May 2006
... ADD and depression. He went. The doctor put him on Lexapro for the depression and sent him to a neurologist for...
- Treatment Resistant........ 15th May 2006
... depression, anxiety and adhd. Now, I'm on my second try at Lexapro 20mg, little to know help with it. Has anyone else...
- Two ssri's or add lamictal? 13th May 2006
... a time? My doc may be adding a second ssri to the lexapro that I am now taking or the mood stabilizer lamictal...
- Bipolar Mixed State? 12th May 2006
... your time Lynelle, I truely appreciate it. Am on Lexapro right now, has helped somewhat, will be probably going...
- Am I a rapid cycler? 11th May 2006
... triggered by certain external factors. I use Wellbutrin, Lexapro , and Depakote. They work pretty well for me. I also...