can lexapro trigger other mental diseases?
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better see if it can be changed sometimes your body becomes immune to some drugs so you have to try others..go in get it reavaluated journal how you feel and tell dr
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Yes. I was on Zoloft and I actually just stopped taking it. I too was on such a small dosage that it did't effect me in any way. I now take Lexapro and love it. Ask your doctor about that it has less side effects than all other anxiety/depression medicine.
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I scanned some research docs and there's nothing that can point directly to a side effect pointing to acute phobia, especially after 3+ years, especially for Wellbutrin. Since it is a multiple reuptake inhibitor, that effects norepinephrine and dopemine, it's often abused recreationally, similar to an amphetamine.  Knowing this, common logic dictates that it would have the opposite effect of what you described. \n\nOne thing that make sense to me, is that Wellbutrin is a multiple reuptake inhibitor, where it's not uncommon for any type of uptake inhibitor (including SSRI's) to stop working sporadically.  \n\nIf that is the case, you may be experiencing harsh withdrawal symptoms, specifically in the realm of paranoia and irritability.\n\nThis is purely speculative based on a slew of data I read up on for psychotropic drugs.  My recommendation is to ask your Dr. if this is possible and if he/she agrees, switch you to another MRI or SSRI that will offset these feelings/thoughts.\n\nHope you get better.
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Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of risperidone. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: \nLiver disease—Higher blood levels of risperidone may occur, increasing the chance of side effects. Consult your doctor. \nPlease see the webpages for more details on Risperidone (generic name) Risperdal (brand name).
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Fluoxetine / Prozac can lead to allergic reactions. The chances are very low and comparable to other psychotropic drugs. Every drug can lead to allergic reactions. In this case it seems that allergy is being caused by exposure to cold. Stay on prozac and discuss it with your practitioner. Do not discontinue it without consultation.
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i'm a biopsych major and i think what you're looking for is drugs such as ritalin that affect dopamine synapses in the brain and play a role in the patient's behaviour.  other antipsychotics also have behavioural affects resulting from different neurotransmittors in the brain.
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I am currently taking lexapro. i have been on it for awhile. it has helped me alot, you just need to keep taking it regularly,k? Good luck with the medication! if you have anymore questions you can im or email me anytime.
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they are both good drugs, reasons for switch commonly are fialure to respond to a drug or lack of coverage from the insurance! if you are doing good on prozac or feeling even better then it is great, if you feel worse then let the doctor know and request to go back on lexapro, good luck
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I've found that a lot of mental health meds were originally used or developed for epilepsy. When I read the inserts that come with my prescriptions several say for epilepsy. I suppose that is because they all work on brain chemistry.
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Yes. \n\nOr if you are taking anti-depressants diarrhea can be a side effect of those.
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Wellbutrin and Remeron are the only 2 antidepressants in the market currently with no sexual side effects. Lexapro causes them. But remember that the incidence of these side effects is not 100%. No one knows for sure what the incidence is, but it might be close to a 50%, so there is a chance you might not get them.
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SIDE EFFECTS: The most commonly-noted side effects associated with escitalopram are agitation or restlessness, blurred vision, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, dry mouth, fever, frequent urination, headache, indigestion, nausea, increased or decreased appetite, increased sweating, sexual difficulties (decreased sexual ability or desire, ejaculatory delay), taste alterations, tremor (shaking), weight changes. Although changes in sexual desire, sexual performance and sexual satisfaction often occur as a result of depression itself, they also may be a consequence of the drugs used to treat depression. In particular, about one in 11 men given escitalopram report difficulties experiencing ejaculation.\n\nSome patients may experience withdrawal reactions upon stopping SSRI therapy. Symptoms may include dizziness, tingling, tiredness, vivid dreams, irritability, or poor mood. In order to avoid these symptoms, the dose of SSRI can be slowly reduced instead of abruptly stopped.\n\nIt has been suggested that SSRIs may cause depression to worsen and even lead to suicide in a small number of patients. These potential side effects are difficult to evaluate in depressed patients because depression can progress with or without treatment, and suicide is itself a consequence of depression. Moreover, the evidence supporting these potential side effects is weak. Therefore, no conclusions can yet be drawn about the relationship between SSRIs and worsening depression and suicide. Until better information is available, patients receiving SSRIs should be monitored for worsening depression and suicidal tendencies.
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hey.. im on lexapro now too...20 mg/day.  i dont know if it really works for social anxiety... i dont think any medication really does. lexapro (as i understand) just decreases your sensitivity to things around you... including people. it doesn't help you deal or talk with people, tho. i was on klonopin, but that did nothing for me. i'm on risperdal now which is a mild anti-psychotic.. i feel the effects of it right away; it is very calming and relieves my anxiety so i can leave my house. The price for that is feeling kind of zoned out and a little tired.. which is fine if i don't have to feel like everyone is stalking me. exchanging alcohol for actual medicine can be difficult.. but do NOT drink while on this stuff... trust me. hopefully medication is all just temporary.\n\nas for actually dealing with social anxiety rather than masking it with medication, i've also heard of these tapes and audio books ect. i found that there is a lot of this stuff available online since most people with genuine social anxiety (myself included) have a really hard time with things like talking to total strangers about your most personal problems. in my search, i found this site: http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/\nthere are some testimonials on there from some people who got good results; unfortunately i dont have $300.00, so i dont get to find out the secret to these people's success. i am on the mailing list of this group, however, and i keep reading about how wonderful this particular programme is.\n\ni see a shrink once a week. we occasionally touch on cognitive stuff; i have found that introspection is something i already do a lot of, since i am constantly worrying that there is something wrong with me personally. its important to beable to reflect on your introspection... i find it helpful when my shrink points out how irrational my fears are. sometimes i need to be reminded that everyone else is fine... and i am just one of them. he has also tried to help me figure out why i am messed up; i find this helpful, and sort of fun. today he reminded me that it takes will power to do anything at all. that seems kind of obvious... but it reminded me that every person is on zer own level. im scared to take a walk around the block because someone might see me... but its a step further when i just do it, and i feel better afterwards.. just like i am just going to send this really long "answer" even though im scared someone will actually read it.  it just takes practice!\nfeel free to contact me\ngood luck
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Well, I'm not middle aged, but i am on Lexapro 10mg.  Some spaciness is normal for the first couple of weeks, it will taper off.  There are some sexual side affects that i have as well, but nothing like the ones i was having on other anti depressants.  Those too should taper off the longer you are on the Lexapro.
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Yes. Go to your doctor and ask about Welbutren or Lexapro. They help! I take them both because I suffer from sivere Depression.
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Lexapro is in a class of antidepressants that enhance serotonin, a neurotransmitter that causes a person to be calmer and less worried, and when you stop this Rx a person's previous anxiety returns.
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I am also on Lexapro and I am extremely tired too.  I thought it was just me.  I have been on it for over a year.  I think we both need to speak to our doctors.