- Depression and anxiety after quitting drinking 5th March 2007
... been to the doctor for it and he prescribed me some Lexapro but I have yet to take it because I keep on hoping...
- I just flushed my tramadol down the toilet 4th March 2007
... The lexapro should help you alot. It will take over the anti...
... staying strong here. Good for you!
I think the Lexapro can help you in the long run, but as your doctor has ... I think as the layer from withdrawing lifted, the Lexapro (which I was on long before the withdrawal, started...
... Dr. He does not know about the tram. He put me on Lexapro , gave me some 25 mg Xanax and my husband has phenergan ... that hopefully, I can go off of tram, ween on the lexapro . I hate the Xanax it makes me too sleepy. I took my ... movements. I really want to do this with just the Lexapro .
So my husband and I were talking about me waiting...
... again.
No depression yet so I am hopeful that the Lexapro catches me (I started it about 1 1/2 weeks ago.)...
... it is all a process that occurs.
Hopefully, the Lexapro will kick in soon for you. I was on Lexapro for years ... believe that the oxycodone I was using overrode the Lexapro 's ability to work. And the frenzy of withdrawal overrode ... everything. As the withdrawal frenzy calmed down, the Lexapro once again began working. So please stand strong;...
- Venting 4th March 2007
... that's who will start me on meds, if any...i was on lexapro , but it wasn't doing any good, so I stopped. I'm...
... hurting so much for you.
How long were you on the Lexapro and when did you stop taking it?? Are you now withdrawing ... from Lexapro as you are withdrawing from the opiates? If you have ... just stopped Lexapro now or in the past few days abruptly, then you are ... case, then I suggest you get yourself back on the Lexapro pronto. I was on Lexapro long (years) before I started ... oxycodone taper. The oxycodone was preventing the Lexapro from doing its job anymore. Now it is working again ... ! And maybe Lexapro will turn out not to be the antidepressant that works ... double withdrawal, then stop it now and get back on the Lexapro until you see the psychiatric nurse Friday. And have...
... much harder than the physical...I've been off the Lexapro for a little over a week. I didn't feel much different ... chemicals. Maybe not the best decision, but honestly the Lexapro didn't help much. I'm rx'd xanax too, but I'm super...
... think you have double whammied yourself coming off the Lexapro . It may not have been helping you to a degree you ... happened by it along the way. And maybe ultimately, Lexapro will not be the right med for you and may have to...
... care of your self. If you could just stay on the Lexapro , for just a little while, atleast till your over the...
... think you're both right, I shouldn't have stopped the Lexapro ...but if I start taking it again now it will take...
- Just shaking my head in disbelief.... 1st March 2007
... with my dr right now myself...I'm taking 30 mg of Lexapro to help me with the anxiety and Chantix for quitting ... appt because I had wanted her to taper me off the Lexapro and Ambien, but she is adament that I should stay ... that is successfully done, she will taper me off the Lexapro . She said the Ambien wouldn't be too tough because ... great, but I'm afraid of the longterm effects of both Lexapro and Ambien. I also take Xanax on days I'm having...
- Need Advice: Is she using? Can I trust? 1st March 2007
... you realize it. I went to my dr., and he put me on Lexapro . Just like your wife. She is probably going through...
... the max (300mg) for awhile. Since she's been on the Lexapro now, she says she hasn't taken any of the Tramadol...
... found it easy to stop. If she stopped while on the lexapro then good for her. The tramadol didnt give me a high...
- I'm really sick of it all 23rd February 2007
... I was on Lexapro for awhile...absolutely no help whatsoever, so right...
- I'm afraid I'm going to give in..... 21st February 2007
... getting for years from the antidepressant (currently Lexapro ). It seems like there were two seperate depressions ... that seperate depression began lifting and I feel the Lexapro was able to do its job again.
Was it actually...
- Am I addicted? 20th February 2007
... shrink. After about 6 different meds we landed on lexapro and a small dose of xanax and life was good. Then...
- Have a question 15th February 2007
... strong feeling about that. I am on my 4th week of lexapro and do notice a difference with the anxiety level...
- antidepressant to help with ultram withdrawal? 1st February 2007
... another here but i have had really good responses to lexapro at varying doses.the lexapro just doesn't appear to...
- I'm tired of this!!! 25th January 2007
... sometimes think I'm not strong enough for this. I'm on Lexapro , so I'm hoping that will help some with the depression...
- lurking no more,,please read 22nd January 2007
... to share with you is that I have been on Xanax and Lexapro as well as the oxycodone all along. I am tackling ... prepared as posssible.
Even though I am already on Lexapro and Xanax, the withdrawal has been no picnic. Withdrawal ... especially, was much more powerful than either the Xanax or Lexapro . Depression was pretty severe. I still have the ... up as I go along. I believe that now the Xanax and Lexapro are starting to work better because the opiate is...
- dothipin 18th January 2007
... years. All have been SSRI.s. Presently, I am on Lexapro . Twice during my use of antidepressants, doctors...
... long time when it "pooped" out and made the switch to Lexapro .
Even the switch within the same family of antidepressan...
... investigate with her if it can help me weaning off Lexapro in the future. One thing at a time. One day at a...
... investigate with her if it can help me weaning off Lexapro in the future. One thing at a time. One day at a...
- Vicodin withdrawal 18th January 2007
... SKIP the st johns wort if your on lexapro ! Dont mix it with other anti depressants. Take vitamins...
... Hi
Was just rereading your thread. I am also on Lexapro 20. I think that my high opiate use made it imposible ... although I am not feeling peachy-keen, I do feel like the Lexapro is doing more of its job again.
Sadly, depression...
- DAy 6 no oxy still hurting 16th January 2007
... usually why you started the pills) depression (I take lexapro ) and the lack of energy. (that one is still kicking...
- another newbie needing direction 7th January 2007
... Scared to take the Tyrosine(sp?) because I do take Lexapro (and have for years) Does anyone have any
advise...
... oxycodone and have been for 11-12 weeks now. I also take Lexapro and think that we are not supposed to take that L ... stuff while on Lexapro . Read the Sample Detox at the top of this board. ... Personally, I think our opiate use does not allow the Lexapro to work as it should. I am finding myself feeling...
- HELP ME!! Dr's advice good? 5th January 2007
... something for depression. He put me on 10 mg a day of Lexapro , which I'm cool with. BUT he also prescribed me .5...
- Oxycotin Users Please Help 4th January 2007
... 3 times daily
Methadone I think 20mg twice a day
Lexapro daily
Nortryptilyn
Clonazapam
Seroquel
My husband...
- Antidepressant help? 2nd January 2007
... an antidepressant for ten years. Currently it is Lexapro .
Sometimes an antidepressant is just an absolutey...
... After I quit vics, my doc put me on Lexapro and gradually inc my dose to 30 mg/day. It has most ... help me sleep. I don't like the thought of taking Lexapro long term, but am willing to stay the course for the...
- Today, I am stopping tramadol again 1st January 2007
... cause depression when we stop taking it. I also take Lexapro , but was drinking a lot so I think it wasn't working ... day 3 of being alcohol free. I am hoping that the lexapro will start to work so that when I taper down to 1...
... combo's that I have been on. I am currently taking Lexapro , but I think the addition of Ultram is more responsible...
... took ultram. I am feeling great. I was finally put on Lexapro for depression, and it really helped. I am probably...
... Tramadol. Congratulations on your 3 months!! I am on Lexapro too and it really helps me. I still have a hard time...
- MSMINN-how's it going? 27th December 2006
... I thought maybe that is what I should do. I'm on Lexapro and the seratonin boost, or lack of, really affects...
- 15 Hours Vic Free 21st December 2006
... think I could be their poster child:). I took extra lexapro the last couple days in preperation. I covet your...
- wife(xanax) + hubby(vicodin)= MESS 19th December 2006
... anxiety because with the methadone, he prescribed Lexapro for anxiety and depression but hubby didn't get it...
- tapering and tired of it all.... 10th December 2006
... all did to help during this time? I have been on Lexapro for a long time, but I think the drugs got in the...
... all did to help during this time? I have been on Lexapro for a long time, but I think the drugs got in the...
- tapering off oxycodone... need help and advice 8th December 2006
... to change my mes all the time. Refused. ( I am on Lexapro for depression... do not want to change that now and...
... I was not put on Lexapro as an antidepressant for withdrawal.... I have been...
- Klonopin to withdraw from long time Valium use??? 29th November 2006
... got in to see a psych. and after discussing, Paxil, Lexapro , etc. WE decided on Lexapro for depression and he ... describe as being in a fog from my initial 5 mg dose of Lexapro last night.
I'm exhausted, and totally confused ... Sorry for rambling.
I know I should stay on the Lexapro to give it a fair shake [recent talk therapy isn't...
... got in to see a psych. and after discussing, Paxil, Lexapro , etc. WE decided on Lexapro for depression and he ... describe as being in a fog from my initial 5 mg dose of Lexapro last night.
I'm exhausted, and totally confused ... Sorry for rambling.
I know I should stay on the Lexapro to give it a fair shake [recent talk therapy isn't ... better mood after I'm off.
(I did actually try Lexapro last year for about 3 days...... didn't care for how...
... for him to call me because I dont want to be on the Lexapro . Hands are trembling, can't concentrate, headache ... now, I'm more depressed than before I started the Lexapro .
Thanks for listening,
BB...
- Better health thru chemistry 29th November 2006
... Abilify to my medications. I am now taking 10 mg Lexapro and 10 mg Abilify daily and feel like my former self...
- rehab for ultram addiction? 23rd November 2006
... Jamie,
I take Lexapro for depression and now am taking (as little as possible ... prescribed ultram for menstrual pain, my doc knew I was on lexapro so I am assuming it is ok to take with it. I think...
- Back from ER 21st November 2006
... her tomorrow at 11am). I am only 2.5 weeks into my Lexapro anti-depressent and maybe this is the worst phase...
... Bob, I take lexapro as well and I do take xanax from time to time for...
... right after my last post. I have been taking 10 mg of Lexapro for 18 days and he recommended I double up on it. ... rely on your Xanax more when you started up with the Lexapro ?
Thanks,
Bob...
... addiction, and she "wasn't worried".
I had tried Lexapro for a few days & it didn't agree with me, I hope you...
... Bob,
yes I did need the xanax before the lexapro kicked in. I would think after 18 days you'd be feeling ... better. I was switching from celexa to Lexapro so perhaps that is why it kicked in a bit sooner for...
... function. Today I was a wreck. I only hope that the Lexapro kicks in soon, I don't want to have to switch.:) ...
- The nightmare continues 20th November 2006
... are the benzodiazopines. My psychiatrist has me on Lexapro and gave me Klonopin for the anxiety. I also have...
- I have a Tramadol/Ultram addiction 17th November 2006
... different and maybe your WD won't be as bad. I also take lexapro and deal w/depression and anxiety. The ultram really...
- son showed up... 15th November 2006
... these pills cause of stress and depression..he is on lexapro for 2 weeks now..but still very depressed...any suggestions...
- Post anxiety "crash" 15th November 2006
... sparingly and have no problem w/that.
Yes, I am on Lexapro for the depression and anxiety. I think w/all the...
- Anxiety 13th November 2006
... function, so be it.
Minn
p.s. Dave I am already on Lexapro .
pps. LisaV. How'd it go w/the therapist and the...
- Drug Test 7th November 2006
... reasons..that is why I got hooked!
I am prescribed lexapro for AD but when I needed stuff for menstrual pain ... , I got the ultram. The difference was...the lexapro never made me want to take more. The ultram gave me ... regulate myself. I have no urge to run and get more lexapro from some illegal source....
... I was on lexapro for 3 months with little relief. I remembered even...
- Addictive personality 27th October 2006
... depression in my family and both my parents are on Lexapro and I am as well on it. You'd think I'd shy away...
... I am down to 2-3 50 mg ultram a day. I also take Lexapro and the ultram boosts seratonin so I have to be careful...
- alcohol, ultram and xanax... 20th October 2006
... day....sometimes going over by 1. Oh and I also take lexapro for depression and anxiety. I think this is why the...
... alcohol. I have also been on and off of SSRI's such as Lexapro (and then some) for anxiety, and I am still on Buspar...
... to me. My goal is to get off everything except the Lexapro for now. I can't do it all at once on my own though...
- i'm new here 16th October 2006
... that your depression gets better! I just started Lexapro ! Have you taken anything like that?
This is my...
- IN LIMBO - Im on benzo & Im a addict! 7th October 2006
... the antidepressants they have prescribed ( plaxil, lexapro , luvox) have made my condition much worse. My condition...
- Questions about withdrawals 24th September 2006
... crack dreams but now i have pill dreams!
im also on Lexapro and i no im messing that up by popping all these horrible...
... xanax and Valuim and i felt so good.i was also taking Lexapro for over a month and tonight will be my forth night...
- this is just ridiculous! 11th September 2006
... drugs and so on... he wont give me anything but my Lexapro .
well after i did that i now know i need to stop...
... then that i ha vent taken anything else. i do take Lexapro and i do feel like my depression is getting worse...
- Help with Ultram detox 9th September 2006
... realized the little "boost" I got from it. I also take Lexapro (antidepressant) so I think that gave it even more...
- After 9 days sober, I just relapsed 8th September 2006
... i have a pill addiction and im on Lexapro plus i smoked crack years ago.
i relapse with...
- Pain Pills, Valuim, sleeping pills!!! 5th September 2006
... now i have pill dreams!:blob_fire
im also on Lexapro and i no im messing that up by popping all these horrible...
- Valium Withdrawal...help please! 1st September 2006
... Have you ever considered taking an SSRI? I tried Lexapro for about 4 weeks but found it too sedating during...
... I needed to get back on the valium.
I did try Lexapro about 3 years ago and felt the same way - exhausted ... because I don't feel tired on the 10 mg V. but the Lexapro knocked me out. From what I read, some people take...
- will buprenex help with withdrawl or only mask the symptoms? 28th May 2006
... m not experiencing any withdrawl symptoms. I take Lexapro daily. I'm not sure if that helps, but my boyfriend...
- Friday is D Day! 18th April 2006
... ingredients from the detox recipe and have been taking Lexapro for 2 weeks now in preparation for the depression...
- Alcohol & Social Anxiety 3rd April 2006
... anxiety disorder. Zoloft is one of them and I think Lexapro is another. But I'm not encouraging the use of these...
- Alcohol and Ambien... help please 25th March 2006
... detoxed from the hydrocodone, as well as giving up my Lexapro , my Klonopin for anxiety and went cold turkey without ... die, but I lived.
I eventually went back on the Lexapro for depression and Ambien to sleep every once in a...
- Please Help Husband is dependant/addicted? to Oxy 21st March 2006
... Loratab 750mg every 6 hours or as needed for pain
Lexapro 20mg a day...
- Okay, here goes....gonna try this 27th February 2006
... ashamed. I am trying to stop now and I have started lexapro to help with the depression and it actually helps ... . I don't have w/d but I used to before the lexapro . I also have anxiety problems with massive panick...
- quiting vicodin right now! here goes 25th February 2006
... if you were already on an anti-depressant (I'm on lexapro ). Well, one of the kids is crying, I've got to go...
... if you were already on an anti-depressant (I'm on lexapro ). Well, one of the kids is crying, I've got to go...
- 19/M ONE WEEK CLEAN OF OXY's, on zyprexa .. 14th February 2006
... i recently just started taking zyprexa, i stopped lexapro . my doctor put me on zyprexa.. and it seems to be...
- Recovering from oxy, started zyprexa 10th February 2006
... days a week 6-9 for group meetings. i have been on lexapro and effexor for quite awhile, my doctor wants me to...
- Hey Toughtime.....GOOD LUCK 6th February 2006
... t forget to give your doc a call about samples of lexapro !!!!!!!! - Tina...
... Anyway thanks for the support. I know I should try lexapro but it was really awful coming down off antidepressants...
- Life saving post... 1st February 2006
... Debbie - I have heard that lexapro is extremely similar to celexa (which I am also on...
- One Month Clean Today(Round Two) 1st February 2006
... TO ENJOY FOOD AGAIN!!"
I did have to go back on Lexapro though, I was not able to conquer every single amber...
- Help! Day 4 clean but I'm about to cave! 25th January 2006
... with any anti-depressant SAMPLES. My friend went on lexapro a few months ago and her doctor originally gave her ... Then my boss' daughter was just given a bunch of lexapro samples by her doctor as well. I don't know what...
- anyone else withdrawing from fentanyl? 20th January 2006
... that uncommon for those of us who have CP. I'm on Lexapro for depression myself, which is fairly common. Did...
- Vicodin Question 20th December 2005
... need it more long term,then stay on it.i have been on lexapro now for like a year and a half.my depression had cleard...
- 19/M Addicted to OxyContin 7th December 2005
... relaxed, they are the best happy pill ever, im also on lexapro for anxiety and depression, go figure, which is useless...
... Make sure you keep taking your lexapro . You don't want to have w/d from that as well. Do...
... the lexapro helps great with my anxiety problems, ive always had ... b/c i used to smoke weed a little bit after taking lexapro , i know it started to help with depression, but then...
... that case you may benefit from an increase in your lexapro . Good luck!...
- Hello Friends - I feel like I'm in crisis 3rd December 2005
... back on the right road? I am so depressed, I do take Lexapro for that, I went back on about a week ago from an...
... Walkersma
Lexapro takes about 3 weeks for it to have the full effect ... have to be adjusted. My daughter has been taking lexapro for years. During our winter months she gets really...
... the drugs. Sad, huh?
Oh, and I take 20 mg. of Lexapro each evening. I see a new primary care guy on December...
- Day 3 14th November 2005
... gave me really bad anxiety and panic attacks, and Lexapro made me lose my mind...literally! Quitting it was...
... gave me really bad anxiety and panic attacks, and Lexapro made me lose my mind...literally! Quitting it was...
- I'm SO TIRED of being addicted! 12th November 2005
... I have been addicted for 9 years. My doc put me on Lexapro , I was like well my anti depressant is vicodin, it...
- I need advice, please. 11th November 2005
... Adderall 20 mg for energy (60 tabs, 1 twice/day), Lexapro 20 mg for depression, and klonopin 0.5 mg for sleep...
- Day 9 and still jumpy/scared... 3rd November 2005
... the pills. I have been taking an anti-depressant ( Lexapro ) that was prescribed to me over a year now so maybe...
... surface when we start trying to get clean. Maybe the Lexapro isn't the right AD for you. I was put on Zoloft early...
- Butterfly and Walkersma 20th July 2005
... talked it over on Monday, he doubled my antidepressant ( Lexapro ) and said to take as many as three Klonopin a day...
- P-L-E-A-S-E Help..Lortab addict and scared 19th July 2005
... Wellbutrin twice a day for depression, 150 mg along with Lexapro , which I don't always take because I forget. I am...
- Lortab Addiction, Anxiety and Severe Depression 15th July 2005
... days. He also made sure I had my antidepressants ( Lexapro ), and my klonopin to help.
If you come clean, your...
- Especially to Loopman (and everyone) from Walkersma 13th July 2005
... me to not discontinue my antidepressant (20 mg. of Lexapro ), and to use the Klonopin that he prescribed as needed...
- Unbelievable!!!!!!!!! 7th July 2005
... in the first place. He put me on an antidepressent ( lexapro ) and neurontin for anxiety, but it's used for pain...
- Question for Joe K 6th July 2005
... Joan,
My doctor out me on 10mg of Lexapro .Again,I do want to state I never really knew if I ... better menatally and phsically and I stopped taking the Lexapro and never looked back(you do have to taper off anti...
- 4 am -- Someone Please Hear Me 12th June 2005
... into getting on anti-depressants, too. I started on Lexapro recently and it's a life-saver for me....
- Ultram Addiction 9th June 2005
... injury. When the time came to wean off I was put on Lexapro (just by coincidence) and I felt some w/d's but not ... at all like your discribing. Not sure if the Lexapro has the same properties as the tramadol or if my system ... different. I was told to NEVER take tramadol with the lexapro because of the risk of seizures. IMO the lexapro was...
- Sara (Sarandipity) = 8 MONTHS SOBER !!!!!!!!!!!!! 21st May 2005
... which I am NOT. This has been added to my current AD- Lexapro . Lamictal is a new class of drug for me, but we were...
