Posted by pharmrep on November 3, 2002, at 19:55:32
In reply to My Experience with Lexapro, posted by MarathonMom on November 2, 2002, at 21:01:13
> I have followed this message board for several weeks now and am ready to join in. I was diagnosed with major depression back in 2000 and was prescribed Prozac. That worked well, but then I got the bright idea to go off meds to see if I was really "cured." Big mistake. I crashed and burned within 2 months and at that point began taking Celexa.
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> I found Celexa to be very effective in clearing the depression and negative thoughts. Things were going along fine and I felt great, but alas the sexual side effects creeped in. As if we haven't suffered enough, one of the few things that bring us pleasure is no longer fulfilling. To alleviate this my Dr. suggested a switch to Lexapro.
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> I have been taking Lexapro for 2 weeks, and am quite disappointed with the results. I often feel blue, like I am sinking back underneath the surface. I am very tired and sweat much more as well. And the sexual side effects are still there.
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> Judging from the comments on this post, many others are also experiencing disappointing results as well. I am seriously considering switching back to Celexa. I am questioning my rationale for changing in the first place.
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> My questions:
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> 1--Has anyone found an effective remedy to counter the sexual side effects?
>********* I often see Wellbutrin added in.
> 2--Has anyone switched back to Celexa? How long before you felt human again?
>********* Why did you switch to start with?
> 3--Does Lexapro take longer than 2 weeks to kick in?
********* it seems to work in 1-2 weeks for most, but a fair trial is 4-6 wks
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