Posted by Edgefield on March 13, 2003, at 11:42:11
In reply to Re: switching from prozac to lexapro today , posted by baracuda on March 13, 2003, at 11:09:58
***Please don't ever lose hope :) We all have a purpose for being here and believe it or not there are others depending upon us. You will get better. It is disappointing that the medical profession hasn't devised a test to determine from day one which med. would be best for our individual chemistry. Until then we will just have to continue supporting and encouraging each other as we do the trial and error thing.
Like yourself the first time I took Lexapro I had a boost of energy, which was very welcomed. Then an increased appetite, which at that time was also welcomed, but not anymore. I'm one of those individuals who have experienced an increased appetite, especially for carbohydrates, and weight gain. I know that it is the Lexapro, because I began craving foods that I haven't eaten in a long time and I never had a desire to eat them before taking the Lexapro. Like all the other side effects I'm sure that this one will also subside in time. Hopefully, while I'm still able to fit my clothes LOL. God Bless!> today i took my first pill - lexapro instead of prozac. and within an hour i had a crazy insatiable appetite. im hoping i can curb this. i still feel depressed though. i know it wont work on the first day, but ive been on AD for 7 months now and im starting to loose hope.
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> my GP said that i should consider shock therapy???!!!!!! was he being a smartass? im scared and hopeless :( :(
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