Posted by shadows721 on November 29, 2003, at 12:36:23
In reply to Lexapro vs. Fluoxetine, posted by Jen L on November 25, 2003, at 19:40:12
My comparison
Prozac - lost sex drive, numbing out emotions, got angry easily, no withdrawal
Lexapro- nausea, yawning, and diarrhea when starting the drug, no sex drive & no orgasms, headaches, fatigue, calming, colors are much brighter, withdrawal symptoms if you haven't taken a pill for 3 days
Overall, I have had more s/e with lexapro. The drug is more calming and seems very effective with depression as well. The fatigue and sexual side effects are a big problem for me.
With prozac, I didn't sleep for 12 hrs straight. I didn't have the anorexia either. I didn't yawn all day and feel like throwing up. My sexual ability was affected after taking it for 2 years. I did gain 15 lbs on prozac.
I haven't been on lexapro to see if the weight thing will be a problem. I still have no appetite. I thought I would throw up all Thanksgiving day. I am so damn tired all the time with Lexapro too. I feel like my sexual ability is literally nonexistent. This drug is a chemical castration. I know that I am repeating myself, but these s/e are a serious problem.
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