What do you guys know about lexapro?
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Here's the side effects.  My girlfriend takes lexapro and had the oh so fortunate side effect of loss of sex drive until it built up in her system, as is common with most antidepressants.  That took about a month.  There's more on the source.\n\nSIDE EFFECTS See also the Warning section. Nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, increased sweating, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: changes in sexual interest/performance/satisfaction, uncontrolled muscle movements (e.g., tremor, twitching). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: unusual or severe mental/mood changes (including rare thoughts of suicide), easy bruising/bleeding, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, seizures, changes in the amount of urine. For males, in the very unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist
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It is wonderful, I have been on it since January and it has completely turned me around. My boss asked me the other day if he was stressing me out and I said " no you can't because I have lexapro" and he laughed
43924
I've been on several different antidepressants in mylife time and not all give you withdrawl symptoms, the ones that do are.. paxil, effexor, lexapro, and the ones that don't are prozac, luvox, celexa, zoloft, cymbalta. there are others out there that i haven't tried.
231125
Get on the medication lexapro? I take that and it has done wonders for me good luck
431288
I used to take Lexapro, and my brother takes Paxil, and we each have noticed that our anxiety is worse on days we skip it.  I don't think this is the placebo effect.  Our bodies become very used to the amount of serotonin in our system, and when you miss a day it probably throws you off a little.
920023
I never thought I would meet anyone who is going through the exact same thing as me with the Lexapro. I  myself do not want to be dependent on this medication, but every time I try to weine myself off I experienced chaos. Lots of crying, depression, anger, headaches, rage etc... I prey you find a way out as I am trying as well. Good Luck!
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If you are taking these medications, and found assistance for Lexapro, I'm surprised you don't have one for Seroquel.  Your doctor should have been able to help you there.  One, your doctor might be able to give you some sample packets.  Two, I receive assistance (for Seroquel) from a company called AstraZeneca.  I had to fill out some papers  to "qualify", but I don't have to pay for the Rx.  Blasted drug companies!!  It's all so expensive.  Ask your doc. or check this company on line.
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Hello,\n\n  I have taken many anti-dep and have taken along time to find one that fits all my needs. I had a really hard time sexually when on prozac and zoloft, etc. I let my new doc know the problem was affecting my life and he suggested Wellbutrin. So I take a smaller dose of lexapro for the depression because you can only take so much wellbutrin. Then I take a dosage of Wellbutrin to help take the sexual side affects away, which also helps with depression. That changed my life taking both drugs together!!! Been taken them for over 4 yrs. now and I thank my doc all the time! My sex drive is actually usually in over drive now :)
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IT IS MY WONDER DRUG!!! well its tied with Zofran (an anti-emetic that my Dr gave me while i was pregnant.. phenergan didn't work)  i suffer from MDD.. major depression disorder... i have been on Prozac and Zoloft before... i still felt really down with both of them.. Zoloft made me crazy feeling... then they tried wellbutrin!!  \n\nnot only do i feel great!!  but i have lost alot of weight while on it!!!  I'm on 300mg once a day!!  \n\none down fault... you can not mix it with consuming alcohol... it will cause seizure activity!!!!   also take it of the mornings because if you take it at night it can cause insomnia\n\nsome of the girls i work with took it for smoking cessation...they loved it too.... \n\nI've never heard anyone not like it... the only down fall i think pple would have with it .. is they don't give it a chance... because it takes 4-6 weeks to start being affected.. but about a wk after starting on it.. you feel BETTER!!!\n\nI *HEART* Wellbutrin... i NEVER want to go without it!!!\n\nhope this helps!
810061
I am on lexapro and i havent felt this good in a long time. the worst thing that i experience is that i dont feel my emotions very well anymore. i am numb. like when i know that i am feeling sad but yet i dont, if that makes much sense. i also like to do art and while i am on it i cant my creativity sucks. but i am willing to deal with it because it is better to be on  then to not be. you will need to give it several weeks to start working and even then it might not start right away the dosage might need to be adjusted. my advice, give it time :) good luck!
401052
Lexapro is not indicated for OCD/GAD. Lexapro is an antidepressant and while it has been marketed for other mood disorders, the benefit in this area tends to be mixed at best. There is only 1 treatment that is considered the gold standard for OCD/GAD and that is cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT) and technique known as response-prevention therapy. Please look for the work done by Edna Foa, Ph.D. (adults) or Eric Storch, Ph.D. (kids and teens). Also, you should try and see a doctoral level psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) who specializes in anxiety disorders. The benefit of CBT is it is short term (10 to 20 sessions, maybe less) and you will be either full recovered at then end or have minimal symptoms that are minimally intrusive. OCD with this treatment is 75% curable for most patients.
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I am on Lexapro and my doctor told me it was not a good idea.  It can allready make you drowsy and unaware.  Just think if you drink.
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It is an ssri.. meaning a seratonin reuptake inhibitor.. It simply keeps your available seratonin available.. It is not addictive.. and as far as weaning off the stuff.. well it's different for everyone.. just do a search engine of your choice for either fluoxetine.. or Prozac, same thing.. you will get the latest and greatest on the subject from any of the sites
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I started 10mg of Lexapro about 4 weeks ago, the drowsiness for me went away about into the 3rd week.  Sometimes after a long day, I just lay down and take a nap.  It does help, the benefits though of Lexapro outweigh the side effects.  There are side effects with ALL medications.  The good news is with antidepressants they eventually evaporate, or should anyway, if after a month it gets worse, or no better talk to your doc, he/she may have to change either the dosage or the med, or the time you are taking it.  They will help you, BUT you have to be patient and give it some time to do the job.  I know, I was inpatient too.  He first put me on zoloft and I turned into a zombie for 3 weeks, he took me off and put me on Lexapro.  I definitly had less side effects.  Hang in there, it could be worse, trust me.\nGood luck
182013
Lexapro should never be stopped without consultation with the prescribing doctor!  As a nurse, I do not feel comfortable telling you the symptoms of stopping it without medical intervention.  However, it is dangerous to stop this drug on your own.  Please see your doctor immediately.
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Lexapro can cause some GI upset. typically diarrhea  as this can dehydrate you the dryness may cause you to feel soar. Now as Lexapro may cause some GI irritation if you already have a condition called reflux it may slightly aggravate this. This may actually be causing the soar throat from acid backing up to the throat when you sleep. Typically the GI symptoms dissipate after the first week or so.
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I HAVE BEEN TAKING LEXAPRO SINCE IT FIRST HIT THE MARKET SEVERAL YEARS AGO. iT DOESN'T MAKE ME TIRED, IN FACT i ALSO TAKE A TRANQUILIZER WITH IT FOR NERVES, PANIC AND ANXIETY ATTACKS. I DID GAIN ALOT OF WEIGHT ON IT THOUGH. HOPE I HELPED GOOD LUCK TO YOU!