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Posted by baracuda on April 17, 2003, at 22:24:42
FINALLY!!! i upped my dose to 20 mgs last wednesday, and yesterday i FINALLY felt some relief from depression - i feel like i have won the lottery! so far i have had two good days, back to back, and DAYS not hours (like prozac gave me)
i will keep everyone posted! im off to the gym...
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on April 18, 2003, at 7:28:28
In reply to Lexapro is WORKING!!!!!!, posted by baracuda on April 17, 2003, at 22:24:42
Great! Glad to hear that-- I'm about to raise my dose to 30mg in a few days. That'll make three weeks since I started taking it. It's already helping somewhat, but I've just always needed huge doses of anything to get any real benefit.
Posted by Dysfunk on April 23, 2003, at 9:53:22
In reply to Lexapro is WORKING!!!!!!, posted by baracuda on April 17, 2003, at 22:24:42
Congratulations. I know that feeling when you finally feel relief is in site. GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Posted by Neo on April 25, 2003, at 7:54:12
In reply to Re: Lexapro is WORKING!!!!!! » baracuda, posted by Dysfunk on April 23, 2003, at 9:53:22
Posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 10:24:28
In reply to How long does it take to work and s/e? (nm), posted by Neo on April 25, 2003, at 7:54:12
Some people get results quickly, for others (myself included) it can take more than 8 weeks to get results. My DR told me 6-8 weeks, I began to get results at week 9.
Side effects can be severe for some but they do subside in time. They can include nausea, indigestion, diahrea, headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, flu-like symptoms, rashes, back aches, jaw clenching, lump in throat, anxiety, depression, insomnia or sleeping too much, fatigue, feeling like a zombie, feeling like your head is a big bubble, lethargy, and problems w/orgasm. I personally experienced all of these, and there may be more? However, all have subsided for me except the last one. And I would like to add that if I had not found this web site and all the people who share I would have quit around week 2 or 3 as the SE's were terrible. But all the posts here helped me tough it out and now I am so thankful as Lex is working for me.
Hope this helps, and GOOD LUCK!
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