- My ENT Appt Today 11th March 2008
... take it again. At the start of this the doc put me on lexapro and i got the same wierd feeling adn the hot searing...
- dizzymommy 25th February 2008
... there. I was just wondering how long it took the Lexapro to kick in for you and especially how long it took...
- 4 week VRT update 21st February 2008
... hope your progress continues. Had you ever tried Lexapro ? If so, how would you compare it to the new medication ... ? I have been taking a small dose of Lexapro since summer. It has seemed to help but the side...
... still going on noritriptyline, I have never tried lexapro . I notice that my fuzzy/woozy head and eye symptoms...
... talking about prrescribing Topamax. I am currently on Lexapro . It has been a lifesaver for me but I would really...
- tired on Lexapro 19th February 2008
... I took Lexapro for about a week and slept for ~15 hrs a day during ... and those weren't bad compared to my response to Lexapro .)...
- Am I crazy?? 10th February 2008
... became totally incapacitated.
Finally started Lexapro . Each time I tappered up, symptoms would improve. ... MAV.
Another year later, I began tapering off of Lexapro , which took a good year.
Finally off of Lexapro ... even considering?? What if it comes back and the Lexapro doesn't work like it did this time???
Aghhh,...
... believe by the topamax if I remember correctly. The Lexapro helped with the spinning/off balance feelings, and...
... while pregnant. ;)
Oh, and I am also about to start Lexapro b/c I know that your symtoms are very similair to...
... that makes sense? Even as I tappered down off the lexapro and got off of it, I noticed a huge difference between ... ONLY related to my migraines now. Have you considered Lexapro ??
Lauren, I really hope the Lexapro works for...
- New Neurologist 30th January 2008
... didn't want to just leave with nothing. I suggested Lexapro b/c it was the only other thing that has been prescribed...
- amitriptyline 18th January 2008
... antidepressants" so that probably makes them similar like lexapro and zoloft are, or valium and xanax.
I'm guessing...
- I'm Convinced It Gonna Work 8th January 2008
... to know what to do.
I think that a year ago I took Lexapro for about 4 days and then freaked out about it. At...
... from the Zoloft but not severe, and nothing like the Lexapro last year. I do feel pretty relaxed too. I hope this...
- Zoloft 7th January 2008
... quite anxious and jittery.. I since then moved to Lexapro which I think has been better for me.. My mother ...
... something, it just can't go on like this.
I was put on lexapro a year ago. Took it for one week and felt so miserable...
... will be ok... Some can some cant. I could not handle lexapro or Paxil but Zoloft was great. But I also took Klonopin...
... Your experience with Zoloft sounds like mine with Lexapro . Man, I was such a mess for that week.
Thanks...
- Charlotte 3rd January 2008
... much better, I'd consider giving either cipramil or lexapro a shot. Start and stay on a half dose. Who knows ...
... opinion..I had the worst reaction ever to Paxil and Lexapro ended up in the Emergency Room.So everyone has different...
... good.
I had the worst reaction ever to Paxil and Lexapro ended up in the Emergency Room
Ok, you're freaking...
- New diagnosis...hmmmmm 22nd December 2007
... What finally made it better is a prescription of lexapro that knocked me out for a week. I slept upwards of ... Get up, watch TV, fall back asleep.
Got off the lexapro cause I felt so horrible, and a week or so later the...
- Symptoms worsened during mentrual cycle? 21st December 2007
... MAV too. After pregnancy I will try flunarizine and lexapro again. But now the only thing I can do is just waiting...
- Anesthesia and vestibular dysfunction 20th December 2007
... Scottsman and others (reading these boards) I went on Lexapro for the associated anxiety that was very difficult ... for me. As promised, the Lexapro helped me out a great deal. I was able to go to work...
- Help diagnose me. New member 19th December 2007
... that i was having panic attacks and prescribed me Lexapro and Klonopin. Stupid me, I took the pills as prescribed ... the er 9 days after she was born. I started taking Lexapro again and took it for 4 months. I forgot to add that ... the first time I took Lexapro I got high pitched tinnitus in both ears that never ... ithdrawals from the drug or something else. I wonder if the Lexapro could have caused some inner ear damage.
2 weeks...
... there's an inflammation present?
I wonder if the Lexapro could have caused some inner ear damage.
I haven...
- MAVers...what's the average time to try meds... 18th December 2007
... Scott could not handle Zoloft and I could not handle lexapro
Hope this helps...
... Scott could not handle Zoloft and I could not handle lexapro
Hope this helps
thanks howie! i am glad you...
- Question for Scott 13th December 2007
... Is this your understanding?
I started taking Lexapro about 7 months ago which has seemed to help. I can...
- Update, pregnancy and MADizziness 29th November 2007
... couldn't stand it anymore and my dr. started me on Lexapro (many on here had had success with that med.). It ... functioning fully and now, two years later I am off of the Lexapro and on my last sliver of Topamax!! Whew. I finally ... Dizziness. He confirmed this with the fact that the Lexapro worked so well for me. Now, my only symptoms come...
... how did you know it was ok for you to come off the lexapro and was it difficult? I think the anxiety is making...
... pondered over and over before starting meds!
The Lexapro started working for the deppression that came with ... such improvement within a month or two of taking the Lexapro , he upped me to the highest dose 20mg. Like I said ... was finally able to drive my car!!
I was on the Lexapro for about a year and most all of my symptoms were ... go back up and try again in a few months.
The lexapro truly kicks the anxiety. I am a firm believer in ... I actually was taking the Zanax when I started the lexapro and was able to wean off within a month and only needed...
... interesting that you say it's the first choice for MAV. Lexapro is an SSRI, so deals directly with seritonin...not...
... reluctant to try an anti-anxiety med. I was put on lexapro at the very beginning of this, took it for one week ... had before, they seemed magnified 100 times on the lexapro so I said, the hell with this, it's making things...
... I don't remember feeling worse when I started the Lexapro . It sounds like maybe this is the wrong medicine for ... unbearable, I would try a different one for sure. Lexapro tends to be mild, but we all react in different ways...
- Help me get well guys plz! I drink too much -I can only imagine- 28th November 2007
... have thought about ending it. He recently put me on Lexapro like 3 days ago and I have been taking it. How do...
... have thought about ending it. He recently put me on Lexapro like 3 days ago and I have been taking it. How do...
... have thought about ending it. He recently put me on Lexapro like 3 days ago and I have been taking it. How do ... already---if not tell him.
...." recently put me on Lexapro "....
U need to review the "side effects" of Lexapro...
... toll on you mentally and physically.
I think Lexapro is a great drug... but it takes about 3-6 weeks to...
- update 2 years 3 months 26th November 2007
... Still on the Lexapro 5mg morn/5mg night... I usally fool around with the...
- MAV??? Needs Info 14th November 2007
... I took Lexapro and a small dose (only 25mg) of topamax. The combination...
- Labyrinthitis? Does anyone else have this? 21st October 2007
... wart... a little obsessive if you would. I am on Lexapro which I think has done a good job at keeping those...
- Depression and Anxiety adding to the struggle...any remedies?? 8th August 2007
... through the roof, thought I was losing my mind!) and lexapro (completely out of it, numb to the world) and couldn...
... Hi Reefy,
I actually have been taking Lexapro for the last 1.5 years dealing with this mess. Its...
... Hey tummy..Glad to hear the lexapro helped. I tried about a 5-6 week trial and I just ... unfortunately. Did you ever try any other ssris before lexapro ?...
... Hi Tummy,
How well do you think Lexapro is controlling your symptoms now? Are you pretty much...
- scott.............. 13th June 2007
... therefore twice as strong. In Australia, it is marketed as Lexapro . So yes, 10 mg is a full dose on Cipralex but 20 mg...
- All day??!! 4th June 2007
... for the past year and a half with an SSRI called Lexapro . The treatment made the dizziness just barely tolerable...
- Anyone else experience this? 29th May 2007
... exercising
- Neck is always stiff
I've tried:
- Lexapro : didn't like it and it didn't seem to help; I don...
- What is wrong with me?? Could I have an inner ear disorder? Please help!!! 22nd May 2007
... Remeron, Zoloft (numerous times), Zyprexa, Seroquel, Lexapro , Prozac, Welbutrin, Risperdal, Toprol XL
Lunesta ... for torn miniscus (sp).
Currently taking 20 mg of Lexapro , 0.5 mg of Risperdal, 20 mg of Prilosec and 10 mg ... also started having panic attacks after starting the Lexapro . My eyes feel like they are crossed or something...
... I have been taking the Lexapro since 2/11/07 and have been almost always on an SSRI...
- 11 Weeks Today... 21st May 2007
... before everything calms down and you see a benefit. Try Lexapro again but start on a half dose for 7 days, increase...
- Back on an SSRI 10th May 2007
... basically been through the same hell as you. I was on Lexapro , escitolapram and although wasnt cured by any means ...
I gave in about 5 weeks ago and went back on the lexapro , I was gutted so I know just how you feel but I figured...
... in the first couple of days and then went onto the Lexapro which to be honest made me feel worse than when I...
... Saw a lot of people tried Lexapro I tried it for a while but gave me bad hot flashes...
... Hi Chris,
>>> went onto the Lexapro which to be honest made me feel worse than when I...
- Need a hug 13th April 2007
... healing!!! I am pill phobic as well my GP gave me Lexapro for anxiety and one pill gave me hot flashes dizziness...
- Do these visual/ear symptoms sound like an Inner Ear Problem 8th January 2007
... recently had anxiety/depression return and had to go on lexapro , partly because of these visual problems. To answer...
- dizzy, nausea, can't drive, can't get help 4th December 2006
... I'm stuck inside too much. Im trying a new drug Lexapro for my Menstrual problems. So we''ll see if that helps...
- ssri question.......... 1st December 2006
... made me much more anxious... It wasnt until I got on Lexapro about3 weeks after That I started to feel better mentally...
- Update 23rd November 2006
... had stomach issues, which I normally dont have.... Lexapro seems to work for me, and that was a second choice ... .. also, Lexapro is used mostly for Anti-Anxiety as that is what it...
- I'm seeing Halmagyi 27th October 2006
... complaining of these exact symptoms coming off of lexapro or Celexa (I'm on a low-dose Cipramil = Celexa in...
- good to be back 28th August 2006
... bppv 7 years now lexapro 10 mg a day helping good!
still got that walking...
... yes the lexapro helps me.
boat feeling is not as bad....
... be back except as one thats healed!!! I tried the lexapro and others in the ssri family--couldn't take them...
- Hard time going places alone 25th August 2006
... took anything in my whole life but I take 10 mg of lexapro so when I feel bad I just say the heck with it and...
- Could this be a possible INNER EAR problem? 23rd August 2006
... the drs etc. so I went to dr and was put on .5 of lexapro for couple weeks and up to 10mg of lexapro once per...
... though I didn't think so...thats when I went on the lexapro 1/2 pill at first for couple weeks then the full pill ... nite would have done the trick all along without the lexapro ??? hmmm...
- Trying birth control pill for MAV 4th August 2006
... Four months later I had to stop nursing and go on Lexapro which VASTLY improved my symptoms of dizziness. My...
- Update - dizzy yet again 18th July 2006
... ... About 1 month ago, I stopped taking the SSRI ( Lexapro ) -- I tapred in a matter of days and cut it out completely...
- Need some Setback Support 1st May 2006
... did not want to be ever again. I upped my dose of Lexapro again back to 15mg.... Its funny that you almost...
- 100% since Jan 06 11th April 2006
... weened myself down to none now. I am still taking lexapro , which I have reduced my dosage to 10mg daily from...
- Just Found Out Preg-took Test And Have Been On Xanax! 2nd April 2006
... and enjoy my baby. I switched to formula and began Lexapro which helped TREMENDOUSLY with EVERYTHING. I am now ... second, everything was so distorted). Each time the LExapro was upped, I noticed symptoms going away. I am still...
- The torture of Labs....... Hoping Its an end 27th March 2006
... days I have been going without.
I am also still on lexapro .... Have weened down to 10mg per day -- was on 15mg...
- HOWIE-Zoloft? 25th March 2006
... is different. I had a horrible reaction on Paxil, lexapro , serzone. See how it goes. I am having some mild side...
- Question for Howie 17th March 2006
... For example I had a horrible experience on paxil and lexapro and was in the emergency room but Zoloft has been...
... Thanks Howie. I tried Lexapro and it was terrible for me too. I will keep plugging...
- Getting the GP to take this seriously? 20th February 2006
... I came in with bad anxiety and depression. I'm on Lexapro now which has helped tremendously but I still can...
... my depression knocked out in about a week with the Lexapro , many people have said that it tells them that depression...
- Panic attacks strike hard. 1st February 2006
... weaned myself off of them very slowly. I was given lexapro during that time which made it easier to do so. Valiums...
- Thoughts on Lexapro...Subs, Scott... 25th January 2006
... family or "selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors". Lexapro is the same too. When you say they haven't helped...
... the past--none of them have helped me at all....does Lexapro fall into the category of any of these medicines I...
... more lightheaded on that, so I was just wondering if Lexapro maybe had a different component in it or something...
- Hey Willsmommy!!!! 24th January 2006
... decided is exactly wrong CL? Well, first they decided on Lexapro - 10mg. The second dose sentme to the ER. Felt like ... pharmast was totally against this cuz of the reaction from Lexapro --he said--I had some kind of basic reaction and that...
- What is this?? Opinions please! 10th December 2005
... better, it creeps up again, arghhhh.
Started Lexapro about 1.5 months ago which has significantly helped...
- Vision fluctuations 5th December 2005
... before this dizzy thing hit. Still not diagnosed, but Lexapro has helped tremendosly in getting me on the right...
- Gloria... 19th November 2005
... that I havent really had any side effects from the lexapro (knock on wood). Hopefully another one will work for ... tackled with this thing. Maybe you should ask to try lexapro . I actually havent really had any emtional outbreaks...
... Wow...TP you should so much better. The lexapro seems to really be helping your mood. You at least ... hope you continue to improve. I'm really glad the lexapro seems to be helping you. - Gloria...
- Lexapro??? 21st October 2005
... I've been on Lexapro for about five years now and have had very good results...
... Scott: He started me with 10mg of lexapro a day. I started yesterday. Is this a good dosage...
... Hi T,
10 mg is a full dose of lexapro . Persoanlly I would ease into it slowly but, on the...
... Hi TPaTpa,
Notice any difference yet on the Lexapro ? I know it hasn't been that long, but just wondering ... experienced any side effects? Scott had recommended Lexapro to me and just was wondering how you were doing. ...
... Hi T - glad to hear all is good on the lexapro . It'll take about 6 weeks to feel the full benefits...
... Hi,
Just wanted to let you know I am also taking lexapro .. Have been on it for 3 weeks now and definatelynoticed...
... one. My heart doctor acutally just perscribed me lexapro and I just started a 1/2 of the 10 mg today. I hate...
... to this message board. I am considering going on lexapro after over 7 months of having vestibular neuronitis ... My question is what is the general experience with lexapro or zoloft or whatever else is out there? My neurotologist ... in atlanta has suggested the lexapro after therapy has never seemed to do too much but...
... one thing that saved me with the anxiety and all... Lexapro is actually the anti-depressant of choice for Anxiety...
... see the therapist each time). I will likely try the lexapro but will seek a second opinion from a different neurotologi ... eurotologist said I would not get better without trying the lexapro but also each time I go she says I am better than...
... the dr. also gave me some samples of lexapro and i have not taken them...they sit there and i dont...
... sure what to do
Take your docs advice and give the lexapro a shot. If you read through this board you'll see...
... not just the coping? I am under the impression that lexapro is a generally well tolerated one, from all aspects ... office felt no dizziness after only three weeks of the lexapro , again no side effects. (She was pregnant as well...
... Hi,
Just wanted to post that I went on the lexapro . My prescription is for 10mg but I wanted to start...
... Hi all! I am on the lexapro for almost a week at 10 mg (before that 5mg for 3...
- Question for Scott 21st October 2005
... has seen the least side effects with it. He did say Lexapro was a good one too. I am going to first increase...
- For Scott 15th October 2005
... for me - the exact opposite of Zoloft. Cipramil and Lexapro (same active ingredient) are the most gentle of the...
- Long Time No See 28th July 2005
... Bppv 7 Years Now! Went Back To Work 5 Months Ago Lexapro 10 Mg A Day Helping. Still A Little Balance Discomfort...
- jbbrocky 21st July 2005
... drug they prescribe for you...see if you can start on Lexapro . This one seems to be very well tolerated.
All...
- SSRI's 1st June 2005
... N,
Good move taking the Cipralex (also known as lexapro or escitalopram). It should kill the anxiety and help...
- Totally Fed Up With Them All!!!!!!!! 20th May 2005
... STRESS RELIEF!! Now I've started an anti-depressant ( lexapro ) which I'm weaning on very, very slowly since these...
... STRESS RELIEF!! Now I've started an anti-depressant ( lexapro ) which I'm weaning on very, very slowly since these...
- My story - any advice much appreciated 10th May 2005
... Epley Man., balance clinics,Mezacline, Xananx, Paxil, Lexapro etc.. say 2 Neurologist and still having some of the...
- dizziness 26th March 2005
... work, eye exercises nothing seemed to help. I took Lexapro antidep. and I think that is what put me over the ... back holding on for dear life not to slip back down. Lexapro made my symptoms worse-but from other's post it helped...
... concerns..... and she is strongly pushing that I go on Lexapro to rule out some sort of "silent" anxiety disorder...
- allergies and inner ear 20th March 2005
... disconnnected self. I started taking the anti-depressant Lexapro two days ago. I am willing to entertain the idea ... has made me fell pretty down and out, so maybe the Lexapro will, at the very least, help take the edge off those...
- Afraid to Exercise...does it increase VN symptoms??!! 18th March 2005
... the treadmill also change around my work out. I take lexapro 10 mg a day not for depression but something about...
... doing something that will bring it back!I guess the lexapro helps me there because when I start to feel bad from...
- The anxiety returns 16th March 2005
... have some other disorder, he started her on an SSRI ( lexapro ) and started backing her off the Ativan. I think she...
... this board keeps me afloat.
I was also given lexapro last summer but experienced some "brain zaps" on it...
- good news 15th March 2005
... store! I had to humble myself ! I think the 10 mg of lexapro helps me get thru the day. I use to freak out over...
- question for hbep 14th March 2005
... a long time.
I'm also starting an SSRI ( lexapro ) this week to rule out some sort of "silent" anxiety...
- This Is Driving Me Crazy! Need Help!! 6th March 2005
... throughout the day and night! My doctor prescribed " Lexapro " but I've read tooooo many band threads here to want...
- nortriptyline 3rd March 2005
... which generally comes with more side-effects over say lexapro or cipramil.
Best...Scott...
- Ativan for Labrynthitis or VN? 23rd February 2005
... can make the recovery more tedious. I was offered Lexapro but held off because I was fearful of the side effects...
... and I was high as a kite. Superaddictive though. Lexapro might have withdrawal symptoms but I don't think it ... physically addictive like Ativan. That is to say, the Lexapro withdrawal is annoying but you only want the drug...
... was A-OK. Baloney! I agree with you in that the Lexapro would have been easier to deal with and would have...
