Lexapro and side effects?
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!
764638
Lightheadedness, headaches and dizziness are all side effects. For the first couple of weeks after taking it I also had an upset stomach and felt really jittery. I lost all interest in sex and felt quite 'spaced out' a lot of the time, and separated from what was going on around me. Of course some of this is symptomatic of depression too. Word of warning about the alcohol - its a depressant so will counteract the prozac. If you must drink try to keep it to a minimum, but the safest bet is to avoid it completely.
979764
I am not a medical doctor, but I feel that your intuition is right. Since Lexapro is prescribed for depression there could be some conflict. Lexapro official site doesn't mention Valerian or Kava Kava, but I would suggest you check with your pharmacist.  He or she will know how Lexapro reacts with benzodiazepines which work similarly to Valerian, for example. I am not a pharmacist, but I feel that Valerian root might interfere with Lexapro, because, with prolonged use Valerian root tends to cause dependency and the known withdrawal symptoms resemble depression. As far as Kava Kava is concerned there is a warning and a ban on the products containing Kava Kava because it reportedly leads to a serious liver disfunction--August 2002, Federal Ministry of Health, Health Canada. I hope it helps.
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.
432938
I was on lexapro then seroquel then geodon, after weight gain creeping up for about year, all of a sudden I started rapidly gaining, like a pound or two a day, so I had to go off of the medication, I also started getting symptoms of diabetes and cushings syndrome, been off for three months now, lost the severe edema but weight loss is coming very slowly
508846
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.
768520
I think that you have the right attitude, where the drugs alone won't solve your issues and to supliment your treatment with talk therapy.  Great job!\n\nI've taken a plethora of psychotropic drugs and the only drug I've had sexual side effects with was Straterra.  \n\nProzac falls into the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) category, where there are many others available.  Lexapro is the most selective antidepressant amongst the SSRI's because it works relatively quickly and has minimal side effects with simple titration.\n\nI've taken it for a while last year and it had absolutely no effect on my sex drive.  However, it's understood that people react differently to medications, where what may work for me, may not necesarrily work for you.  Lexapro is FDA approved for major depressive disorder.\n\nIn another experience; I was dating a girl who was experiencing decreased sex drive while taking Cymbalta.  Her Dr. prescribed her Wellbutrin to offset the sexual side effects.  Needless to say, it worked, as Wellbutrin is often prescribed to counter side effects of other drugs and has a side effect of, well, making you very horney.\n\nI hope this helps and good luck with your marriage and managing your depression.
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
971655
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d00259a1\n\nWhat are the possible side effects of imipramine? \n\n If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking imipramine and contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; or hives); \nseizures; \na fast or irregular heartbeat; \na heart attack; \nhigh blood pressure (blurred vision, severe headache); \ndifficulty urinating; or \nfever with increased sweating, muscle stiffness, or severe muscle weakness. \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take imipramine and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\ndrowsiness or dizziness; \ndry mouth and eyes; \nconstipation; \nmild tremor; \nsweating; \nmild agitation, weakness, or headache; \nringing in the ears; \nnausea; or \nloss of weight or appetite. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
986308
Hello,  I have not taken cymbalta, but have tried a combination of anti-depression med and mood stabilizers for bipolar, Lexapro seems to work well, just dont stop taking it because it feels like someone is periodically shocking you with a stun gun, it's not that bad but you feel jolts. It helped with my depression ,the pain I constantly felt in my upper spine and shoulders and helped me to focus more and not feel so sad. Talk to your doc about it if you havent tried it yet. And if you want to know what my regimen is, you can email me.
175631
Yes, it looks like this is a side effect of the medicine. See less common side effects at the bottom:\n\nCheck with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:\n\n      More common\n\n            Cough or hoarseness; difficult or labored breathing; fever or chills; increased blood pressure; lower back or side pain; mental depression; shortness of breath; swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs; tightness in chest\n\n      Less common\n\n            Chest pain; difficult, burning, or painful urination; frequent urge to urinate; headache; sore throat; unexplained broken bones; wheezing \n\nOther side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:\n\n      More common\n\n            Abdominal or stomach pain; anxiety; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; general feeling of discomfort or illness; general feeling of tiredness or weakness; hot flashes; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; pain; trouble in sleeping\n\n      Less common\n\n            Back pain; bone pain; burning, tingling or prickly sensations; confusion; decreased sense of touch; increased appetite; itching; joint pain; -----> loss of hair <-----; rash; runny nose; stomach upset; weakness, generalized\n\nOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
563509
This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, or irritability. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or become severe, inform your doctor promptly.\n\nNotify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following infrequent side effects: dizziness or fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, memory loss), sudden severe headache, changes in vision, numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, swelling of the hands or feet, chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the leg accompanied by swelling/warmth/ redness, changes in vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding).\n\nIf you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
952752
SIDE EFFECTS: The most commonly noted side effects associated with bupropion are agitation, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, nausea, constipation, and tremor. In some people, the agitation or insomnia is most marked shortly after starting therapy. Some patients may experience weight loss. Uncommonly, patients may experience manic episodes or hallucinations. Four of every 1000 persons who receive bupropion in doses less than 450 mg/day experience seizures. When doses exceed 450 mg/day, the risk increases ten-fold. Other risk factors for seizures include past injury to the head and medications which can lower the threshold for seizures. (See drug interactions.) \n\n"If antidepressants are discontinued abruptly, symptoms may occur such as dizziness, headache, nausea, changes in mood, or changes in the sense of smell, taste, etc. (Such symptoms even may occur when even a few doses of antidepressant are missed.) Therefore, it is recommended that the dose of antidepressant be reduced gradually when therapy is discontinued." \n\nIt has been suggested that bupropion and 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 bupropion and SSRIs and worsening depression and suicide. Until better information is available, patients receiving bupropion or SSRIs should be monitored for worsening depression and suicidal tendencies.
620243
Certainly tell your doctor about this. I have taken Wellbutrin but after a month had to go off it, it was making me "crazy". I had no physical side effects with it, only emotional ones. But you should speak to your doctor about this hon, he's the expert not us.
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!
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.
432185
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.