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Re: Concerned New User

Posted by nemo kitty on November 17, 2003, at 17:24:44

In reply to Re: Concerned New User, posted by marlar on November 17, 2003, at 17:01:31

> > Hi. I'm a 19 year old female and my doctor just prescribed me 10 mg of Lexapro and I'm really concerned. She prescribed my the meds because I become really depressed right before I start my period every month. But I'm really worried about the side effects. I'm a small framed person and only way 110 pounds (healthy for my height and frame). Also, I go to college (finals are coming up) and have two part time jobs so I can't really afford to have bad side effects. Should I maybe talk to my doctor about starting at a smaller dose or are the side effects not that bad? Also, do the majority of people who start Lexapro have the side effects? I have been reading over the posts on this thread and they are really informative but I haven't found any people posting who are as young and small as me. Do people my age normally get prescribed Lexapro? One more question, does anyone think that I would suffer from the sexual side effects as well?
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> I just started on Lexapro last week. Doc started me on 5 mg/day but I had SEs, nausea, diarrhea, hard time focusing. She lowered me to 2.5 mg/day and SEs much better, just a headache. I am only 5'1", 100#, 25 yo female. Might want to think about lower dose if you experience bad SEs. Good luck!
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MAKE SURE YOU ONLY START WITH LIKE 1/2 OF THE 10MG!! I am 5'2. 115 pounds. I was presribed 10mg and have been taking 1/2 (5 mg) It is perfect for me with some side effects ....naseau, sleepiness, headache,.....but they went away after 2-3 weeks.
You should really only start with 1/2 for the first 2 weeks. Maybe 5mg will be enough for you!!!


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