- Hi Depressed Newbie 28th March 2005
... pay for EVERYTHING !!!!! I had been taking celexa/ lexapro for depression for quite a long time. They are basically ... side effects than the older AD's. Then came along the Lexapro which in the words of the doctor is a newer and improved ... a person takes they would only take 10 mgs. of the Lexapro .
As I had said, I was on those AD's for quite ... General Practitioner, that is when i was taken off the Lexapro and put on the NEW AD Cymbalta. At that time Cymbalta ... think the difference for me that i needed is that the Lexapro is a SSRI and the Cymbalta is a SSNRI. Anyway, it...
- What began your depression? 26th March 2005
... panic and anxiety all my life I am now 37 and taking Lexapro and Klonopin and just want to "live life" as all it...
... year and half ago - at that time my Dr prescribed Lexapro as I had no control over my emotions. After I had...
- Frustrated with Wellbutrin 26th March 2005
... 44 year old guy is 18 again!
I was previously on Lexapro and gained 35 pounds and had no desire or function...
- Anyone on wellbutrin & found it made you act weird? 25th March 2005
... reaction to Wellbutrin. Eventually, my doctor prescribed Lexapro to me along with it, which calmed me down. I think...
- Not sure what to do 25th March 2005
... My doctor has prescribed lexapro which made me physically ill- and then switched me...
... I've taken Lexapro and Celexa and both got me so wired that I couldn...
- Anyone on the same meds as me? 24th March 2005
... and at first it worked ok for me but not as good as Lexapro when I took that. My doc is switching me over to Lexapro ... me I have done good in those areas. Unfortunately Lexapro slowed down my sex drive and I did gain some weight ... ...but all in all Lexapro was better for me mentally as far as feeling balance ... . So, I am getting back on Lexapro . On occasion I do take Lorazapam (Ativan) for anxiety...
- Lost and Lonely... 23rd March 2005
... flu shots and such, and he actaully prescribed me lexapro . It was $90 for the doctor visit, but it was well...
- First post here, need advice. 22nd March 2005
... something besides Zoloft. A lot of people are on Lexapro now; I just started it, and so far have way fewer...
- Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression - what's best for helping all 3? 22nd March 2005
... things he may put me on an SSRI antidepressant like Lexapro , but I'm hoping it will help to sort me out......
... attacks were the most frustrating for me at that point! Lexapro was the first med prescribed to me and it worked wonderfuly...
- Lexapro...what is your dosage? 21st March 2005
... on 20mg. What is your dosage?
I've been taking Lexapro for about 5 weeks, and I'm taking 10 mg. My psychiatrist...
- Depression and health problems, Dizziness? 19th March 2005
... anxious or depressed. any help would be nice. i did try lexapro and it made the dizziness so severe, i couldn't take...
- Cymbalta, from 30mgs to 60 mgs any problems? 19th March 2005
... is one thing I cannot do without. I am back on my lexapro and feeling better. I am upping the lexapro to 20...
- New To this board but need ANSWERS! 19th March 2005
... mean. I was having something similar when I started Lexapro , but if you've been taking Zoloft for 5 weeks, and ... have heard good things about Paxil CR, and though Lexapro didn't work for me, it can really help some people...
... medication. I failed to mentioned that Paxil CR and Lexapro are specially tailored to combat anxiety. I had never...
... trying to jump me again!
Medicine is a big issue. Lexapro has worked for me, but only 10 mg...not 20. 20 sent...
... horrible thougths that would make me freeze. The lexapro i took helped, and im on paxil now which seem to be...
- PAGING: Valleygurl, & anyone else using "Cymbalta" 18th March 2005
... on it for a week and hate it! I am going back to lexapro . I have not slept in 7 days and I am taking care...
- I need help. I'm severly depressed. 18th March 2005
... people, it can make a world of difference. I tried Lexapro for anxiety and depression, but it didn't help. However...
- Any depression / anxiety meds that help you lose weight? 16th March 2005
... I did not gain weight while on lexapro . I also lost 5lbs during the time i was taking lexapro ... Though from what i've read from others postings about lexapro some have success not gaining and other have still ... gained weight while on lexapro . I had been on an rx weight loss drug before i went ... on the lexapro which really gave my metabolism a boost. IT was the...
- Wellbutrin 15th March 2005
... I have taken Prozac, Lexapro and now am on 300mg WellbutrinXL.
The Wellbutrin...
- Make it stop.... 15th March 2005
... I was on lexapro , then went to zoloft and felt much worse.. eventually...
- Light Therapy (What kind of light?) 14th March 2005
... haven't noticed a difference.
I'm on medication ( Lexapro and Wellbuterin), but I suffer from S.A.D. real bad...
- Side effects Paxil cr 11th March 2005
... worse until I went back to the doctor and they gave me lexapro . Lexapro is sooo much better than paxil lexapro makes...
... worse until I went back to the doctor and they gave me lexapro . Lexapro is sooo much better than paxil lexapro makes...
... got the best of me. I went off PaxilCR and tried Lexapro and Prozac, both of which did nothing for me. Now...
- Question (& intro) 11th March 2005
... Sometimes successful, sometimes not. Anyway, I tried Lexapro (got major side effects) so I was switched to Wellbutrin...
- Antidepressants aren't working still 10th March 2005
... americandancer, I'm on Lexapro (it doesn't do much, but is my "safe" medication, ... to him next time if he thinks I should go off the Lexapro and just use Wellbuterin. I don't know...I guess...
... meds. I was just diagnosed last month and put on Lexapro . It made me sooo sleepy all the time. I took it...
- Lexapro vs Effexor 10th March 2005
... Are there any major differences between Effexor and Lexapro ? I started taking Effexor in December and it really ... anything for me. My dr. has now switched me over to Lexapro . I wonder why he didn't rx Lexapro in the beginning ... . Is Lexapro "better"...or just "different"?
I am new at this ... or thoughts appreciated.
karen
I never took Lexapro so I can't really tell you what the differences are...
... I was on effexor...now I am on wellbutrin and lexapro ...so far after a couple of weeks i haven't noticed...
... Lexapro worked wonders for me. It is an SSRI, apparently ... Effexor for it to have the same effect of 30mg of Lexapro . Effexor did not help me. I have also tried Remeron ... severe - failing that Im trying prozac or going back to Lexapro - I have been told that if you have used on med b4...
... Are there any major differences between Effexor and Lexapro ? I started taking Effexor in December and it really ... anything for me. My dr. has now switched me over to Lexapro . I wonder why he didn't rx Lexapro in the beginning ... . Is Lexapro "better"...or just "different"?
Effexor is an snri ... like the previous poster stated and lexapro is a newer version of celexa both of them ssri's. ... Lexapro hasnt really been shown to be better than celexa yet ... ineffective isotope of whatever and that is why 10mg of lexapro is = to 40 or 60 of celexa. If you havent taken at...
... went to my doc and they immediately changed my med to lexapro . i weaned off the effexor for a good three weeks as...
... I love lexapro , but I've heard that it doesn't work as well after...
... work. They actually made it worse!
He prescribed Lexapro and I was terrified to try it. I took several test...
- Anyone taking Cymbalta? 9th March 2005
... sleep. I have tried effexor,zoloft,wellbutrin, and lexapro without any success. Prozac helped a little, but not...
- Thinking of starting Lexapro 7th March 2005
... nolonger working for me so my doctor is switching me to Lexapro . I am suppose to start taking it tomorrow but I am ... I can't afford to put on anymore. If anyone is on Lexapro or use to take it and experienced horrible side effects ... a line. Thanks.
Rachel G.
Hi! I've been on Lexapro for three weeks now, and I think it might actually ... but I definitely had a few bad days after starting Lexapro (nausea, headaches, a little extra anxiety, insomnia ... which is a problem for me anyway, so it may not be the Lexapro . My point is, if you feel bad for a few days, don...
... Hi,
I took Lexapro before. I do remember gaining weight...but I had no...
- Can you feel withdrawal symptoms within hours? 6th March 2005
... I take Lexapro 10 mgs. I take it faithfully at night before bed ... jittery and feeling so strange. I got up and took the Lexapro with a glass of water and when I woke up a few hours...
... I take Lexapro 10 mgs. I take it faithfully at night before bed ... jittery and feeling so strange. I got up and took the Lexapro with a glass of water and when I woke up a few hours ... having symptoms that quickly???
I don't know about Lexapro -- but that would happen to me with Effexor....
- meds take away lows AND highs 6th March 2005
... hi
been taking lexapro for a few weeks. ive noticed it does take away the...
- wellbutrin and lexapro 4th March 2005
... FONT=Arial Black]undefined[/FONT]I have just started lexapro with wellbutrin...I had been taking W with Effexor ... have just started weaning off the E and taking 5mg. lexapro at night with the W...of course it is to soon to know ... stories??I am new to the boards.
I started taking Lexapro with my Wellbutrin about two and a half weeks ago...
... Hi :)
I'm about to start the welbutrin and lexapro combo tomorrow as well. I've been taking lexapro for...
... )
I've been taking the wellbutrin on top of the lexapro now for a few days, and I have noticed a difference...
... for the effexor withdrawals....guess starting the lexapro with wellbutrin must mask that....when I take the ... 10mg.of lexapro at night with morphine extended relief I seem to fall...
- Was inability to reach orgasm due to Lexapro? Please help... 4th March 2005
... but true. But, this is a common problem with SSRI's. Lexapro did the same thing to me. But I am 23 male. You lost ... sensitivity which you need to orgasm.
Sadly, Lexapro is one of the better ones when it comes to sexual...
... good one....but it is basically the same thing as Lexapro . Wish I had more encouraging news.
mj...
... Paxil, Effexor, Depakote, Trazadone and Elavil and Lexapro is the only one that has messed w/ my inability to...
... I have been on Lexapro 10 mg for a month now. This is my first experience...
... ready to give up on it, I'm thinking of cutting my Lexapro down to 5 mg on the weekends to see if that helps...
- I feel so alone 3rd March 2005
...
I tried to get help last year and got put on Lexapro , but my doctor never scheduled follow up visits. ... The lexapro seemed to help some, but I'm out and I'm too ashamed...
... call to make you another doctor's appointment? If the Lexapro helped, I would definately get some more. Think of...
- Lexapro-SIDE EFFECTS AWFUL 3rd March 2005
... Hello -
My 73 yr old father has been on Lexapro for one week. His side effects are nausea, upset...
... I take Lexapro , but take it right before bedtime. I had some minimal...
... Hello -
My 73 yr old father has been on Lexapro for one week. His side effects are nausea, upset ... headaches, increased anxiety, and insomnia when starting Lexapro . I've been on it for two and a half weeks and all ... this bad, starting out, but none worked as well as Lexapro seems to be starting to work for me. With someone...
- paxil 3rd March 2005
... They had me tried----cymbalta- effoxer- lexapro ... and now Paxcil....
...
- Dosage Effexor xr??? 2nd March 2005
... 5 mg just moved up to 150 mg I also take 20 mg of Lexapro . The Effexor helped me at first but these winter blahs...
- Okay, upping the Wellbutrin 2nd March 2005
... pure depression drug, I think.
Now, I'm taking Lexapro (10mg) with the Wellbutrin (300 mg, XL) and starting ... eventually, or decrease my dosage, depending on how the Lexapro works for me (I've only been taking it for two weeks...
- When does Wellbutrin kick in? 1st March 2005
... thing. Now, I'm taking a combo of Wellbutrin and Lexapro and starting to feel better.
In general, I think...
- Experiences of others... 1st March 2005
... wrote me a prescription for a months supply of 10mg of Lexapro . I've been on it for about a month, and feel a little ... better. However, I'm going to try to wean off the Lexapro and fight the depression with herbs, diet, exercise...
- Paxil verses Paxil cr 1st March 2005
... in no time. I am back on ad's now. When I went on lexapro , the first few weeks I lost weight. Good luck to you...
- Depression Proactive! 28th February 2005
... pretty well. My next step will be to wean off the Lexapro and fight the depression with herbs, exercise, determinatio...
... heck. I don't know. Today is my 3rd day being off Lexapro . I was a bad girl, and I just quit cold turkey. It...
- Lexapro question 25th February 2005
... I have been taking Lexapro for about a week now. My question is, how long before ...
Hi :) Mine went away when I switched taking my Lexapro from mornings to night, so, it was about... two weeks...
... nap. I'm sure the drowsies will wear off. My other Lexapro side effects took about a week and a half to go away...
... I have been taking Lexapro for about a week now. My question is, how long before ... having any other side effects. Thanks!
I've been on Lexapro (while also taking Wellbutrin) for about a week and ... a half now. My doctor prescribed the Lexapro because the Wellbutrin was TOO energizing for me and ... my anxiety, so somehow with the relaxing effect of Lexapro , I'm supposed to reach some sort of balance. Strangely...
... since being taken off Depakote ER and only being on Lexapro . I hope just taking the AD is enough to keep the...
... since being taken off Depakote ER and only being on Lexapro . I hope just taking the AD is enough to keep the...
... depressed! :) Did you say what time of day you take the Lexapro ? Switching it from the morning to at night helped...
... My psychiatrist said I should take Lexapro in the morning so it can work with the Wellbutrin ... I've heard that I'll have up's and down's before Lexapro gets me to a stable state, so I'm still trying to...
... this once already somewhere here....I am getting off Lexapro as we speak,2 more days of weaning! I have been treated ... and within the last couple monthes was recommended Lexapro (been taking for a couple monthes).....here is my list ... Paxil in my body screwed me up..I don't know. but Lexapro has become my devil!...
- First Panic Attacks now this!!! questions 24th February 2005
... panic attacks again. So recentley doctors recommended Lexapro as the new "it" drug....More "natural". Anyway things ... research and now found what I thought was side effects of Lexapro (no concentration,nausia,awfull sadness,tired), seems ... is the best cure? I was told yesterday to get off Lexapro (doctor felt the lexapro was to strong for me, and...
... What dosages have you been on?
Zoloft, Paxil, and Lexapro are all SSRIs, which are the best meds for anxiety ... . SOme others are Prozac and Celexa. Lexapro is supposed to have the fewest side effects but that...
... Yesterday was my first day of Zoloft, I took 5mg of Lexapro and 25mg Zoloft, easing myself off Lexapro, and I ... already am feeling better....My warning to others.... Lexapro F-ed me up!!! It is a very strong medicine(avg dose...
- My Story - College related depression 24th February 2005
... On Monday I went to see the doctor and he put me on Lexapro . The whole concept that I have depression is still...
- Stay In Bed All Day Help Please Anyone? 23rd February 2005
... same type problems...I am taking wellbutrin and now lexapro while I am being weaned off effexor...not only does...
- Paxil CR for depression/anxiety 23rd February 2005
... dont remeber any side effects from that. I was on Lexapro about a month and a half ago and I hated it. From...
- Zoloft side effects 22nd February 2005
... don't really know though. I felt a lot hungrier on lexapro , but I should have probally stayed with it. I think...
- I'm new - need help from current smokers 21st February 2005
... gamut of drugs from Prozac to Effexor to Serzone to Lexapro to Wellbutrin and now back to Prozac. Since starting...
... gamut of drugs from Prozac to Effexor to Serzone to Lexapro to Wellbutrin and now back to Prozac. Since starting...
- Hi Everybody new here . and my story 20th February 2005
... Sounds like an anti-depressant nightmare! Yeeeesh. Lexapro is supposed to treat both anxiety and depression. ... fails to work again, you could consider asking about Lexapro . It does make one a little more anxious in the beginning...
- Lexapro experiences? 20th February 2005
... Hi everyone! My doctor just added Lexapro to my Wellbutrin because the Wellbutrin seems to only ... anyone who's been on this combination, or who's been on Lexapro at all. How did it work for you?
Also, I was...
... but my sleep has still gotten worse after starting Lexapro . It's something I can tolerate for NOW, but not forever...
... I have been on Lexapro for about 1 1/2 yrs now; before that was on Zoloft ... ineffective.
The big thing I would warn about with Lexapro is that it has a very short grace period if you drop...
... I have been on Lexapro for about 1 1/2 yrs now; before that was on Zoloft ... ineffective.
The big thing I would warn about with Lexapro is that it has a very short grace period if you drop ... kind of side effects did you have when you started Lexapro , and how long did they last, if you don't mind me...
... On Lexapro for about 8 months, worked great for anxiety and depression...
... I have been on Lexapro for about 1 1/2 yrs now; before that was on Zoloft ... ineffective.
The big thing I would warn about with Lexapro is that it has a very short grace period if you drop...
... head and drink too close to bedtime.
I don't think Lexapro has quite the happy punch that Zoloft did for me when...
... On Lexapro for about 8 months, worked great for anxiety and depression ... different, good luck. mb
How long did it take for the Lexapro to start working. I've been on it about... 4 1/2....
... Hey,
I tried lexapro for about 3 months...I didn't notice a change either...
... I feel great on lexapro . I am only on week 2. my first 4 days were Rough...
... Lexapro worked for me for about 9 months and then stopped ... added Welbutrin to it (100mg of welbutrin, 20 mg of Lexapro , I think) and that was fine for another 6 months or ... two meds.
I didn't gain or lose any weight on Lexapro . In fact, my weight didn't fluctuate a single pound...
... How long did it take for the Lexapro to start working. I've been on it about... 4 1/2....
...
That's too bad. I really had high hopes for the Lexapro . :( It's depressing to think I might have to wait...
- I need someone to talk to 18th February 2005
... It has been very stressful and I have been put on Lexapro for the depression. It made my migraine headache...
- Confused & Worried 17th February 2005
... far as I can remember, I have tried Zyprexa, Zoloft, Lexapro , Abilify, Effexor XR, Ritalin, Adderall XR/XL, Klonopin...
... other uses, too. I'm thinking about tapering off of Lexapro and going natural *exactly* because of the reasons ... personal opinion, of course. Anyway, in addition to my Lexapro , I'm taking magnesium and fish oil. Both of these ... lacking, could cause depression. When I do get off of Lexapro , I plan to start using either Sam-e or St. John's...
- Diary of a Spouse 17th February 2005
... Lamictal and will wean off of Welbutrin, Zyprexa and Lexapro . Hopefully he'll just be on Adderal for the ADD and...
... Lamictal and will wean off of Welbutrin, Zyprexa and Lexapro . Hopefully he'll just be on Adderal for the ADD and...
... transitioning to Lamictal and off 3 other meds, Zyprexa, Lexapro and Welbutrin and is really beginning to relate better...
- Zoloft Withdrawl And Weight Gain 17th February 2005
... and could not eat because of nausea. I had to go on Lexapro for relief from the anxiety :(
Don't worry, it...
- Do Meds really help? 16th February 2005
... same without Medicine? I hope i don't have to be on Lexapro for long. Maybe just enough to make me feel better...
- citalopram and weight gain 16th February 2005
... and anxiety. Sometimes I consider getting back on Lexapro because I did not feel so tired on it. Good luck,...
- i cant take this anymore 16th February 2005
... to your doctor about how you're feeling? I was on Lexapro , worked well for a few months, than all of a sudden...
- drinking while on meds 15th February 2005
... the meds I've tried have made me want to drink more. Lexapro and Effexor seem to decrease my tolerance but the...
- How easy was it... 15th February 2005
... doctor asked me before writing me a prescription for Lexapro , and I kept thinking, "But what if this isn't what...
- ECT Question? 15th February 2005
... had horrilbe effects on me. I became suicidal on Lexapro and Effexor. I became violent on Prozac. Other antidepres...
- Antidepressant Drug Comparison Question 15th February 2005
... within the SSRI's (prozac, luvox, paxil, zoloft and lexapro ) some seem to help more than others. All of these...
- help. 15th February 2005
... you need to get happy!! I had a bad experience on lexapro and will hopefully never touch these types of pills...
- Effexor or Zoloft? 14th February 2005
... stopped working doesn't mean the other will. For me, Lexapro stopped working after 9 months, but Paxil worked the...
- withdrawing from Lexapro 13th February 2005
... hi
i took lexapro to curb my mood swings while on prednisone,...but...
- Hello? Hello? Let me out of here! 12th February 2005
... wished I'd gone for help sooner. I have been taxing Lexapro for 3 weeks to the day. Nothing is different--nothing ... the crazy anxiety, which I had high hopes for the Lexapro quelling, but it hasn't. Basically, when my children...
- Anyone like zoloft? 12th February 2005
... of your experiences on this ad. So panicky because Lexapro stopped working and when I switched to cymbalta for...
- Efferox 11th February 2005
... working. I've been on 6 antidepressants, and only one ( Lexapro ) has quit working on me. I've been on Effexor a year...
- How long does it take for Cymbalta to work? 10th February 2005
... Was on Lexapro for about 1 1/2 years and it worked for a while and...
- Bone crushing tired... 9th February 2005
... I've been taking Lexapro for 2 1/2 weeks, and I'm insanely tired. I have a...
... When i was on the lexapro , i became very tired. The heavy tiredness is one ... first i felt so much better but after a month or so on lexapro it became its own nightmare. I felt like i had been ... memory of day to day stuff while i was taking the lexapro , i started have bruses, and body acks. Also when ... and if you ever stop taking lexapro do NOT go cold turkey. Hurts really bad! Taper off...
- Decided NOT to seek help. 9th February 2005
... side effects. I've tried quite a few.. Paxil, Celexa, LexaPro .. never had any problems. I never really had any side...
- Getting off of Celexa 8th February 2005
... dittome, both neurontin and especially lexapro {related to celexa} give me fatigue. Have you considered...
... off of the Neurontin.
How did you get off of the Lexapro and Neurontin? Did you have problems with sleeping...
... dittome, I weaned off the lexapro over two weeks, and had no withdrawal problems. I ... problems. I was pretty calm at this point, because the lexapro /neurontin combo helped me enormously in relieving ... I sure know what you mean about severe fatigue! On lexapro I barely had the energy to retrieve something across...
- whats your opinion on taking medication for depression? 8th February 2005
... get any better. Finally, I gave in and started on Lexapro . It worked at first -- I was able to deal with my ... their toll -- sexual and weight gain, even though Lexapro claims it doesn't cause either. I have quit the Lexapro...
... stopped working. I went on a different medication.. LexaPro . It was basically Celexa, but a newer version so it...
- Effexor XR Withdrawal????? 8th February 2005
... wrong. I got back on then...in fact I switched to Lexapro and I am waaaaaaay happier. You may need to go back...
- Wellbutrin XL comments? 8th February 2005
... anxious to hear good and bad about this stuff. I was on Lexapro which made me crave sugar to where I couldn't stop...
... I had the same problem with Lexapro . I gained 35 pounds from the stuff.
I'm now on 150mg...
- How do I switch ADs: Lexapro to Wellbutrin 8th February 2005
... What a weird coincidence that I JUST switch from Lexapro to Wellbutrin XL about a month ago. Yes you do have ... to ween yourself off Lexapro first. For the first week of weening off Lexapro, ... you cut the Lexapro in half and take that, and then take one Wellbutrin ... that for the whole week. The next week, you cut the Lexapro into 4ths and take one of those everyday, and the ... 150 of Wellbutrin XL. After that, you stop the Lexapro all together and start taking a higher dose of Wellburtin ... also helping me with the weight I gained while on Lexapro . I've already lost 19 pounds :) Hope this helps!...
... I gained 35 pounds while on lexapro . I'm now on 150mg Wellbutrin and feel great.
The ... lexapro really killed my sex drive and function.
Good luck...
- tired feeling 8th February 2005
... I take 10 mg of lexapro a day I sleep in to much does anyone know the right...
... I take 10 mg of lexapro a day I sleep in to much does anyone know the right ... about 2 nights a week, but I'm not sure if that's the Lexapro or not. When I took it in the morning, I felt groggy...
- SSRIs and the death of a spirit 6th February 2005
... stuff I am experiencing. he suggested i switch to lexapro and it has been better. i have been on 4 diff SSRIs ... rather than this artificial kind i am experiencing with lexapro . before i may have been depressed but i built a business...
... stuff I am experiencing. he suggested i switch to lexapro and it has been better. i have been on 4 diff SSRIs ... rather than this artificial kind i am experiencing with lexapro . before i may have been depressed but i built a business...
... psychic energy being taken away. I first was put on Lexapro but it made me have no energry but at the same time...
... motivation on everything I tried: Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro , and Effexor. I have to say that a combination of...
- I am a useless member of society 6th February 2005
... psychic energy being taken away. I first was put on Lexapro but it made me have no energry but at the same time...
