Posted by bookgurl99 on April 21, 2004, at 19:20:43
In reply to Re: ssri's effect on cognitive functioning???, posted by allie1962 on April 21, 2004, at 16:32:27
Hey Allie --
It sounds like your daughter just had a strong reaction to Lexapro. But she will likely start to be better within the month. This may have been the wrong stimulus, or too much.
Those of us who complain of the long-term negative cognitive effects of meds have, for the most part, been taking these medications for a VERY long time -- years at a time, if not longer. Three weeks of use should wear off fairly quickly.
It's interesting that the SSRI's 'took all the life' out of her -- a lot of people complain about feeling zombiefied on meds. Maybe anxiety was helping her to function in some ways, by motivating her.
Anyways, I think that she will be fine from the med if she has enough time. And then should not be scared to find another method -- therapy, another medication, etc. -- to combat the depression.
Good luck,
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