- Can new med for anxiety make OCD worse at first? 23rd July 2006
... I just started taking Lexapro 5 days ago and today I have been crying all day because...
... My son started taking Lexapro for OCD and anxiety about 6 weeks ago. At first he ... m hoping that he will continue to improve with the Lexapro .
Linda...
- being anxious about not being anxious??? 19th July 2006
... Hi-
I'm taking Lexapro for OCD and have noticed that "relief" of symptoms...
- OCD after death in family 17th July 2006
... possible, go to grief therapy and OCD therapy. I'm on Lexapro and when it works (it kind of comes and goes..bit...
- UPPED CELEXA and OCD Worst? Can't Sleep anyone else 15th July 2006
... your having problems w/ meds.
Well, I'm taking Lexapro (just refined Celexa) at 40mg/day, haven't had any ... because I'm calm). I do have problems sleeping...My Lexapro cuts out in the evening (reason unknown..but my OCD ... and OCD working against you. When I started taking Lexapro I was very worried about the risk of suicidal thinking...
- question about YBOC scoring 12th July 2006
... depending on the person. That "look" disapears when I am Lexapro . The "intense" stare I think is a window into my obsessiven...
... OCD to something in that movie... You say you're on Lexapro ? I'm very glad it's helping you- it only made my OCD ... worse. I've been on Zoloft, Lexapro , Zoloft again, and Prozac, in that order. I'm not...
- Prozac for OCD and anxiety 9th July 2006
... I've taken Zoloft, Lexapro , Zoloft again, and then Prozac for my OCD. None of ... them really did anything. Lexapro actually made my anxiety worse. All three of them ... was the first SSRI found to have anti-OCD effects. Lexapro hasn't been approved, either, or at least it wasn...
- long message, but please respond..... 22nd June 2006
... deal effectively with the condition. I have attempted Lexapro , with excellent results until it burned out. I tried ... dose high 35-40mg/day otherwise no relief) again. Lexapro is flakey though, and it cuts out or takes effect...
... hours straight and experiencing utter terror. So far Lexapro is giving me 20-25% reduction in symptoms, and I was ... seconds normally. Any advice about meds.?? I like Lexapro because it has few side effects, but my doctor has...
... You're lucky that the Lexapro is working for you- I can't say the same. My mother ... interested me. Throughout the years I was on Zoloft, Lexapro , Zoloft again, and then Prozac this fall, which I...
- Prozac and OCD 20th June 2006
... no way is it a cure. I took Prozac (and Zoloft and Lexapro at different times) starting last November, but I...
- Lexpro vs. Prozac 12th June 2006
... has anybody tried them both and does lexapro have the same anti-OCD effects as prozac. I cant find ... any studies on lexapro and OCd.
Sexually prozac has such a super long ... sexual function even if you stop for a few days.
Lexapro half life is only 24 hours so you could get normal...
... I've taken both Lexapro and Prozac (and Zoloft) for my OCD. Lexapro absolutely ... I was taking SSRI's: one with Zoloft and one with Lexapro . Lexapro is used for OCD because it, too, is an SSRI...
... doing a massive internet search I found ZERO aobut lexapro and OCd in terms of FDA scientific studies like double ... blind trial tests and so forth. Seems lexapro is ireally geared towards depression more but since ... people complaining about the sexual side effects of Lexapro so that was another negative to read. Looks like I...
- Mouth Biting 2nd June 2006
... force myself not to do it. I've also just started on lexapro which seems to have calmed me down and I've noticed...
- Has anyone overcome OCD? 1st June 2006
... no longer having to take the medication. (I was on Lexapro for 2 years)....
- Music in head 22nd May 2006
... When I took lexapro and celexa it seemed to increase hearing music playing...
- two people with ocd in romantic relationship 22nd May 2006
... OCD last year and had been on as much as 40 mg of Lexapro . I am currently off all meds and living pretty free...
- disease 14th May 2006
... helpful. I am currently on Cymbalta and weaning off Lexapro because it did not seem to help my ocd.
Haley...
- Has anyone been diagnosed with OCD and ADD? 5th May 2006
... doctor, a neurologist, put him on Strattera and also on Lexapro because he felt he was also depressed. I didn't really ... else (I can't remember which one) and kept him on the Lexapro . He gave him samples of both because the meds were...
- almost engaged relationship ocd. especially advice from married/engaged people 3rd May 2006
... have had success on luvox having been on celexa and lexapro , this one is the best.
anyway, my obsessions were...
- Medication Vs. Behavioral Therapy... Which would be best?? 16th April 2006
... that I ever used, and I definitely needed something), Lexapro (horrible...), and Prozac, which I just finished weaning...
- Could this be OC behavior 13th April 2006
... again, this one being different. I started taking lexapro 10 mg a, month ago, and it has helped. My days consist...
- Need suggestions to overcome Intrusinve thoughts 8th April 2006
... which helped A LOT. Then she put me on a daily med, lexapro , and it has helped me tremendously. Going to therapy...
... I was on lexapro for a while. tried welbutrin but it did not help...
- what to take for ocd and anxiety? 2nd April 2006
... Zoloft and it is working for me really well. I was on Lexapro and Celexa previousely and they worked for a short...
- Lexapro 25th February 2006
... I've been taking Lexapro with Wellbutrin since last Spring and it's been great...
... I am on lexapro and have been for 2 years. It was working pretty...
... I was on Lexapro for a year and absolutely hated it. Unfortunately...
- Luvox for Obsessive Thoughts 25th January 2006
... stick with it:)
As far as Luvox, hmmm, I'm a Lexapro guy, never taken Luvox, but I believe they do the...
- Rate your OCD meds here: 18th January 2006
... I take lexapro and wellbutrin- these are my miracle drugs- although ... miracle but overall pretty damn good
I take 30 mg lexapro and 450 mg wellbutrin which are pretty much the highest ... doses given- lexapro helps the obsessive thoughts and wellbutrin helps ... to fight the sleepiness caused by the lexapro and helps me maintain a good overall mood- mostly...
- Crippling fear of losing a loved one 2nd January 2006
... making me a mental mess.
A year and a script of lexapro later, i was better. the obsessions and compulsions...
... short at the hospital,,SCARY to, but doc did perscribe LEXAPRO and ATIVAN. Not sure about taking lexapro... another...
- St Johns wort for OCD 5th December 2005
... johns will work for ocd but try it if u must...im on lexapro and its not the greatest 4 ocd......................
- My OCD story, meds, anxiety, and how to bring 100% again 30th November 2005
... curious how luvox works because i have ocd and im on lexapro and it does help the anxiety and minor depression...
- Loneliness... 29th November 2005
... take care and good luck on the wellbutrin, i take lexapro so idk how wellbutrin works .........
- i hate this :( these thoughts are so not me. 29th November 2005
... i do the exact same thing and i have ocd and im on lexapro ..............u take care ok................
... i do the exact same thing and i have ocd and im on lexapro ..............u take care ok................
... i do the exact same thing and i have ocd and im on lexapro ..............u take care ok................
- Feel like I'm going crazy. 26th November 2005
... crazy. My OCD is driving me mad!! I'm on 30 mg. of Lexapro and all it does is make me become more and more compulsive...
... yep i agree lexapro is making me more compulsive too but its helped depression...
- Relationship Substantation ocd /lexapro concerns 22nd November 2005
... because i felt so good. I suffer from ocd and am on lexapro as well. I have been with my loving understanding...
- The way I feel.... 17th November 2005
... suxs i hope your gets better cause mines not...im on lexapro what r u taking?????????...
... allergic to it
Zoloft: caused extreme anxiety
Lexapro : made me feel lightheaded and foggy
Have taken...
... that made alot of sense i wish i felt better im on lexapro not helping my ocd though...............thanks again...
- scared 13th November 2005
... i woudnt sweat it dude but ive been on lexapro 3 weeks and its helped my anxiety, depression but...
- hey gatsbyluvr1920! 12th November 2005
... your OCD is still bad, bkm. So, I'm guessing that the Lexapro isn't helping much? (I can't say that I'm all that...
- Is this OCD?? 8th November 2005
... well im taking lexapro for ocd, anxiety and its helping a bit.....hey just...
- OCD is a physiological disorder 4th November 2005
... been on SSRI's for three years (mostly Zoloft, then Lexapro , then Zoloft again, and now Prozac), and yes, the...
- Effexor & Weight Gain 4th November 2005
... something else. Have you ever tried Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro , Prozac, etc.? Talk to your doctor and ask about...
- I feel all alone in this 3rd November 2005
... psych so they can give you some meds..i just started lexapro 2 weeks ago and it helps a bit so far...people who...
- weird question? 2nd November 2005
... that feeling has slightly disappeared since i started lexapro ...hope u ok........are u on any meds? i started lexapro...
- horrible thoughts.... 31st October 2005
... us all...are any of you taking meds for it? im on lexapro right now for my ocd.....good luck......
... us all...are any of you taking meds for it? im on lexapro right now for my ocd.....good luck...
Maybe I'm...
... is racing thats not good you know...i just started lexapro 3 weeks ago and it seems to be helping with my anxiety...
- very scared 30th October 2005
... id give the lexapro a try..............i hope you feel better soon,....
- strange question about the occult 25th October 2005
... old are you jen?are you on any meds? i just started lexapro .................
...
I'm old...just turned 34 on Wednesday...I take Lexapro regularly...and (this is strange, but it works for...
... condolensces on my brother..i am glad to hear the lexapro is helping you today is 1 week for me on it im breaking ... in Arizona...my ocd hasnt changed since i started lexapro ...well im going to the gym to workout now it seems...
- extra help for me and for you all! 23rd October 2005
... ......maybe try an SSRI i was very nervous to try lexapro but it has helped me a bit so far...................
- Hows ur ocd BKM 18th October 2005
... want to have to rely on pills except maybe 1 like lexapro or whatever 1 a day ssri may help...i still get nervous...
... m sorry to hear about your brother, and I hope the lexapro and therapy are helping...
... feeling today from it all..? i have been cutting my lexapro in half to minimize the side affects but really not...
- "What meds WORK WELL for OCD?" 18th October 2005
... Lexapro seemed to be a wonder drug, but because of physical...
- OCD in the shower 6th October 2005
... because i do it all the time and i really hope the lexapro does something positive, i excersize 4 days a week...
... drs whenever i want and they give me stack loads of lexapro because my state covered ins wont cover it but i still...
... that makes no sense to me. Were you saying that lexapro seems to work better than other medications for OCD...
... cooler thasn others there.the first dr i saw gave me lexapro but i waited 2 months to take it and i just started...
... taking longer showers.....im gonna let u know how the lexapro helps me and definitely tell you...hopefully your...
... because i do it all the time and i really hope the lexapro does something positive, i excersize 4 days a week ... am not busy working. Anyway I really hope that the Lexapro will help you, it didn't help me very much.
Hey...
... hey sari i have been on the lexapro for 3 days now i feel up and down on it but not so...
... do to my employer shutting down the company...the lexapro might be helping w/my anxiety but all my ocd issues ... thing im not having any sexual side affects from the lexapro , whew....lol........u take care crystal.............
... do to my employer shutting down the company...the lexapro might be helping w/my anxiety but all my ocd issues ... thing im not having any sexual side affects from the lexapro , whew....lol........u take care crystal.............
... good to see you....how are you? im not sure if the lexapro is helping my ocd actually its not but its helped...
... good to see you....how are you? im not sure if the lexapro is helping my ocd actually its not but its helped...
... Hey, bkm! I'm sorry to hear the Lexapro isn't really working. My Prozac's the same way- can ... in the dark, where else is there to go? I hope the Lexapro starts working for you, but if it doesn't, don't be ... seem to be mostly a pure obsessional like me, and the Lexapro didn't do anything for me- I hope it does work for...
... hey sari i have been on the lexapro for 3 days now i feel up and down on it but not so...
... helps him..ive been ok kind of up and down on the lexapro but my ocd is in full affect which sucks...good luck...
... ocd well thats kind of whats happening to me on the lexapro ....well u take care hope u feel better..............
... ocd well thats kind of whats happening to me on the lexapro ....well u take care hope u feel better..............
- gatsbyluvr how was the CBT yesterday? 30th September 2005
... happened last year, when I was weaning off the cursed Lexapro and going back on the Zoloft- I went from having a...
- will lexapro make me lose my passion for things? 15th September 2005
... way whats your name? im feeling a lil odd from the lexapro like different than i normally feel but oh well whatever...
... hear you're feeling the way you do because of the lexapro . I've never taken anything like that before so I...
... work i felt a lil up and down i think it could be the lexapro but who knows...lol.....well i got to go shower i...
... Hey Brandon,
I'm sure it's the lexapro that's giving you that up and down feeling. I had...
... in effect just as much as when i wasnt taking the lexapro but i like the lexapro at times and then i dont at...
... I have been on Lexapro for almost 3 weeks. I have felt no effect whatsoever...
... I have been on Lexapro for almost 3 weeks. I have felt no effect whatsoever ... better so bad! :)
My ex didn't gain any weight on lexapro either. He continued exercising a lot anyway because...
... you? hows your ocd? mine is still bad even on the lexapro ................bye Brandon...
... you? hows your ocd? mine is still bad even on the lexapro ................bye Brandon
OCD has been baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ... I'm sorry to hear that your OCD is bad even on the lexapro . Ex BF hasn't been taking his lexapro either because...
... few days so thats good.....im really not sure if the lexapro is doing so much but im still taking it with no side...
... few days so thats good.....im really not sure if the lexapro is doing so much but im still taking it with no side...
... I took lexapro for about 3 months,but had to stop taking it because...
... Brandon,,
Just wondering how lexapro was doing for you? I was just perscribed it!! Kinda...
- does anyones ocd get so bad they dont want to be here anymore? 14th September 2005
... u about ocd before.....i know ocd suxs bad, im on lexapro but its not helping much my ocd may evenbe worse ive...
... Oh my BK so lexapro doesnt help much, I am only taking xanax on as needed...
... hey jenny vee, im still taking the lexapro but ive only been taking a half a pill each day.. ... ..the lexapro definitely helps me w/ the anxiety i would say but...
- Lexapro and OCD 5th August 2005
... Thanks. But it's funny b/c the Lexapro has been working, and I think it started to work the...
- zoloft for ocd???? 3rd August 2005
... on it for 4 days.i am weaning off that horrid med lexapro at the moment,it has basically ruined the past 3 months...
- Begining the Med Journey 29th July 2005
... where this takes me!
:)
I just started taking lexapro just today and it seems to be working good so far...
- New OCD friend here 19th July 2005
... medication, the medicaton that I am on is called:
Lexapro . Are you on medication? What kind of medication are...
... of meds on me and I got sick on them all! I tried Lexapro , paxil and effexor. Even thought the dosage was low...
- Is this OCD or self infliction 15th July 2005
... feels great!
I am a FREAK!
I am on 20 MG of Lexapro and 10 MG of Wellbutrin for Borderline Personality...
- Zoloft Scare ( Prescribed for Anxiety / Obsessive Irrational Fears) 5th July 2005
... can cause really wierd sensations.
I am now on Lexapro .....and I'm doing much better. Give the Zoloft some ... time, but if it doesn't work out, try Lexapro , or some other drug.
Good luck, hope you get things...
... eedingSoul: those who do terribly on Zoloft do very well on Lexapro and vice versa! I was on Zoloft, but it made me so ... tired :) after two years, I switched to Lexapro , and I didn't see any improvement. Now, I'm back on...
- OCD and Medications 27th June 2005
... since I was 25 and am now 53. Two years ago I started Lexapro and feel like it turned my life around. They first ... effects and not much help. If anyone hasn't tried Lexapro , I recommend it. I felt better in 3 weeks....
- Success Stories?? 15th June 2005
... over a very long period of time (3 years). I was on lexapro during a year of that time, but I can't really say...
- hello again...quick question 14th June 2005
... have been unable to work.
Ever since I switched to Lexapro , things have been soooo much better. Zoloft will...
... stopped. I started backsliding again. I switched to Lexapro and it seemed to work ok. I am not on meds as of now ... because I ...well I'm just not. But Lexapro seems good to me....
- Anyone suffer w/OCD and Depression? 14th June 2005
... addiction, but my doctor finally got me to start taking Lexapro . I just started taking it, so I don't know how it...
... and Body Dysmorphic Disorder. I recently went on Lexapro to help with all of this, so I am crossing my fingers...
- studies on ocd and infertility? 29th May 2005
... having the same old trouble only now I've been taking Lexapro for the past six months so my anxiety is much, much...
- repetitive thoughts 25th May 2005
... the usual things consistent with OCD either...I take Lexapro 10 mg...I have been taking it for about a year. It ... things. I can deal with my problem a lot better with Lexapro . I'll probably stay on it forever. Hope you can...
- Do we know if OCD is genetic? 25th May 2005
... prison. You probably need to be on medication. I take Lexapro 10 mg and it has helped to take the edge off the intensity...
- scared to death of effexor 11th May 2005
... zoloft, paxil, celexa...and tehn finally settled on lexapro for a few years, but now it seems to be not working...
- Lexapro For Ocd???? 9th May 2005
... hello
i've been on lexapro for two years for ocd. lexapro is one of the most harmless drugs out there...it has ... because wehn i party i stay up late...go for it, take lexapro , it really helps and it doesnt do nething weird to...
... I have been on Lexapro for about 3 and a half weeks and love it.
I have...
... Lexapro is hard to withdraw from......It has depleted my serotonin...
- Is this OCD?... please help with suggestions 5th May 2005
... on what i'm trying to watch.
i've been on paxil, lexapro , and effexor with little effect on my ocd... all they...
- Does anyone have Body Dysmorphic Disorder 25th April 2005
... now. I recently went to a psychiatrist and went on Lexapro and am hoping the med will help with my general obsessivene...
... according to my OCD. Two years ago I started taking Lexapro after no success and side effects from Zoloft, Prozac ... 10 to 2 and feel like I have my life back thanks to Lexapro . I don't know anybody else that has DD but would...
- need advice and reassurance! relationship ocd 23rd April 2005
... depersonalization, but the others. i am on 10 mg of lexapro . the celexa made me feel much more blah. my advice...
- impulses to do inappropriate things? other ?s also 6th April 2005
... Blownafish,
I knew someone else on the Net that tried Lexapro and apparently did very well with it. The only thing...
- OCD Social Symptoms? 4th April 2005
... think of us as we started taking SSRI medications ( Lexapro , Celexa, Zoloft, etc.). Standard treatment for OCD...
- Obsessive Worrying 29th March 2005
... hour, and just am fed up already. Getting back on Lexapro will be good for me, and it has worked for anxiety...
- luvox wearing off fast!!!!!!! 27th March 2005
... completely worn off!!!!!!!
Should I try prozac or lexapro next??
I wont take paxil and I felt zoloft did not...
- sexual problems are frustrating 26th March 2005
... not really helping much at all like when I was on Lexapro . Celexa has had some advantages with balancing some ... not gained weight on this med yet my experience with Lexapro was much more favorable with balancing the depression ... excellent for anxiety. Unfortunately when I was taking Lexapro I did not want to have sex and was unable to have ... gained weight. Well, after weighing the pros and cons Lexapro is what I am getting back on. Its a bummer though...
... gained a huge amount of weight...ugh....now I'm taking lexapro and I recently tried to withdraw from it and was unsuccessf...
- Luvox vs. Prozac ???? 26th March 2005
... just recently switched from my 300 mg. of Luvox to Lexapro . The Luvox just wasn't doing enough to bother taking ... . So far, no bad side effects with the Lexapro , it's only been a week, so I don't know if it is helping...
- I beat OCD!!!!!!!!! 25th March 2005
... The depression has lifted through medication (10mg Lexapro and 50mg 5-htp...yea yea I know you are not supposed...
- OCD and Lexapro help! 22nd March 2005
... What are your thoughts on Lexapro ? Do you want to be on it? Why are you lowering your ... but you did not say why.
The average daily dose of Lexapro is 10mg, but must slowly be increased to the 10mg ... . If you are just getting on Lexapro follow your doctors advice, but its best not to stop ... touch with your doc no matter what. Good luck on the Lexapro , I have heard some really good things about it....
- Are there specific medications for OCD? 11th March 2005
... I've tried Zoloft, Welbutrin (twice), Prozac, Lexapro , and Cymbalta. I've also tried Risperdal (which made...
... I've tried Zoloft, Welbutrin (twice), Prozac, Lexapro , and Cymbalta. I've also tried Risperdal (which made...
... words. Is this what you're talking about? I take Lexapro and it has helped, but only to take the edge off my...
