Anyone taking Lexapro?
489542
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.
908091
I started Wellbutrin XL a week ago and have been having side effects on and off. One day I feel great, the next day I feel lousy (both physically and emotionally). However, overall the side effects have been diminishing and my mood has improved slightly (though this could still be the placebo effect). As many others have commented, every medication affects people differently. \n\nOne important thing to remember is that Wellbutrin is an atypical anti-depressant, as it works on ONLY norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake. Many people in Yahoo answers have given differing responses as to the mechanisms for Wellbutrin. \nLexapro is an SSRI and works primarily on seratonin. \n\nThis is an educated guess, but most likely your symptoms are a result of your withdrawal from the Lexapro rather than your new Wellbutrin regimen. SSRI's (Lexapro, Celexa, etc) tend to have relatively severe withdrawal symptoms in a great number of individuals. Nonetheless, Wellbutrin has also been known to cause many of the symptoms you've described, so that's probably an added factor.\n\nMy advice is to stick out the Wellbutrin. It is NOT advisable to skip doses of anti-depressants. If after another two weeks you continue to have unbearable side-effects, you should then consult your doctor about trying a new medication. \n\nAs always, the advice of your doctor should be followed first and foremost. However, I will say that many general practitioners are NOT aware of much of the literature published on these drugs. Doing your own research on these medications is highly advisable.
876228
FROM ONE FELLOW SUFFERER OF THIS DISORDER TO ANOTHER:\n\nI have Social Anxiety Disorder. I don't know about Lexapro but I take 30mg of Diazepam (Valium) a day. Plus depression often goes along with this disorder so I take 75mg of Effexor XR a day.\n\n I see that Lexapro is for relieving the symptoms of depression and generalized anxiety disorder. And that the full antidepressant/anxiolytic effect may take 4 to 6 weeks.\n\n Please do yourself a favor. A family doctor is not the best person to go to about this condition. A psychiatrist is best because they specialize in fields like this. If you are not seeing a psychiatrist do so rather than a family doctor. And let your doctor know exactly what you have said here and that the first month you felt great but it is now not doing much for you. Expect to try several different medications till one is found that is right for you. Everyone reacts a little bit differently to medicine and what is good for one person may not have the desired results for you.\n Take care and good luck!
70549
I am and have been for several years now. Over the past year, they have switched mine around so much that I have definitely had some of those effects. It depends on the kind though. As long as you keep your doctor informed, take them every day like you are supposed to, and never just drop them cold turkey, you should be ok. \n\nI was always very wired on Welbutrin and oppositly always tired on paxil. You may have to try a couple types before you find one that is perfect for you, but give them a couple months to reach full potency in your system. It is well worth the struggle once you start to feel like you are in control of yourself again! Trust me, I've been depress for almost 15 years now. I finally admitted it and got treatment a couple of years ago and it has made a world of difference. Make sure you have a good therapist to talk to as well. \n\nOff topic, I really like your avatar. I've seen it a couple times and it always stood out!
502612
I like Lexapro. The controlled release makes the effects of the drug more controlled. I haven't noticed any side effects that I couldn't blame on my brain disorder anyway.
1175320
I take paxil CR...it helps big time...good luck...
286882
i was on 100mg of zoloft for a long period of time and i never experienced any withdrawel symptoms...but i felt like i was dying when i tried to come off lexapro...missing several doses of any medication can be quite dangerous, thats why the prescription information warns people about quitting a medication abruptly...withdrawel symptoms can make you feel utterly terrible...im glad your getting your refill today, it should help once you get back on your meds properly
547983
Lexapro has been proven in clinical trials to be an effective and well-tolerated prescription medication that improves the quality and enjoyment of life for adults suffering from depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
381533
i'm taking it now. i was on two others before this but they did not help me. Lexapro is the easiest on my stomach but i have trouble sleeping with it so i'm taking something else to help me sleep until it kicks in fully. talk to your doctor about it. the web is fine to read but i like talking to real people about it to see how it can affect you.
735937
Lexapro is an antidepressant and it doesnt take effect immediately, takes approximately two weeks to level out a persons serotonin.  So, no it wont help you in any way.
287654
very bad nausea, acid-ee throat\n\nthere's others, but this is what I had.  The warning label on the package lists about a million...\n\nGo to webmd and look up the drug lexapro and it should give you a complete answer
955567
Yeah I think most of us depressed people get sick of hearing that stupid line "you're just suffering from depression" but no one will take the time to say which kind or what it may be compounded with.  Try lexapro 20mgs per day--and see a PSYCHIATRIST not a clinical social worker CSW. (I just put it all in caps because I feel that I do better with a real doctor ) Also, he may suggest a mood stabilizer such as Lamictal, the two work good together.\nDont be afraid to ask for the much needed help you are entitled to--Remember "Depression can be anger turned inward".
225297
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.
592390
you sure its not lexapro? never heard of hexapro... if it is lexapro there is no generic for it yet. you could ask your doctor to put you on a different SSRI that has one if money is a problem\n\nif it is lexapro i think the generic name is escitalopram (dunno if i spelled that right), might be wrong though
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.
450350
My husband was taking lexapro, and I can definitely tell you he suffered major sexual side effects. Your doctor can tell you more about the side effects, but usually if you are having problems your doctor can switch meds, until you find something that works for you.
231125
Get on the medication lexapro? I take that and it has done wonders for me good luck