Posted by galkeepinon on September 13, 2003, at 2:00:48
In reply to New on Lexapro, posted by almondjoy on September 13, 2003, at 0:19:46
I've been on Lexapro for about 6 weeks now. The only horrible side effect I experienced (for me) was insomnia. I was very fatigued, slept a lot for the first 2 weeks, but my sex drive is the same and I didn't get headaches. I maybe got a mild one here and there but nothing too bad. Most of the side effects I did get have passed, I'm just dealing with side effects from a med called Lamictal and it sux! lol
I also have a tendency to get stomachaches and I haven't since being on Lexapro.
I'm sorry the headaches are bothersome for you~does Tylenol or Advil cut it? Don't know what to tell you about the sex part. Unless you want to add Viagra to your med cocktail? (That is of course, if you're a guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
I have always taken the Lexapro in the morning and I don't drink on the meds, I drink ocassionally/socially but that's it, and even that I haven't in a few months. I think, just my opinion, only you and your doctor who is prescribing the Lexapro can decide if an increase is necessary right now.
Maybe someone else here who has been on Lexapro longer than me can give you more of what you need:-)
I'm on 10mg a day and haven't had to increase....yet.
I wish you the best, hang in there, and please keep us posted, if we can help in any way~we'll be glad to!
Take care.
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