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Posted by LynneDa on March 9, 2004, at 14:22:26
In reply to Re: Should I take Lexapro... ????, posted by declaring grace on March 9, 2004, at 14:09:07
GOOD LUCK {{{Declaring Grace}}}!
~ Lynne
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thanks for the information. The counseling is a plus but I only go once a week.. I am so deeply depressed that I feel as if I need something more. I took the first dose today so wish me luck.
Posted by KathrynLex on March 9, 2004, at 16:55:17
In reply to Re: Should I take Lexapro... ????, posted by declaring grace on March 9, 2004, at 14:09:07
Hi Declaring Grace,
Good luck on Lexapro! I hope it works quickly for you. (I'm on it and it's been wonderful!)
K.
Posted by dstty on March 11, 2004, at 6:42:47
In reply to Re: Should I take Lexapro... ????, posted by KathrynLex on March 9, 2004, at 16:55:17
Thanks to all of you who replied to my message. I really appreciate the support. I've taken my first 3 days of meds, and I do definitely feel better. Last night I actually slept the entire night without waking up even once!!! It's been years since that's happened!!! I do wake up a little groggie though. My doc says I'm supposed to stop drinking coffee too, but I'm not ready for that yet. For 'declaring grace' - please take your meds, it will help.
thanks, dstty
Posted by dstty on March 11, 2004, at 7:14:06
In reply to Re: new lexapro user, posted by KathrynLex on March 8, 2004, at 17:31:12
Kathryn,
I couldn't find this...
" If you scroll up to the top of the screen you'll see a lot of Lexapro posts clustered together. If you post a message up there, more Lexapro users will see it and respond. Ask about positive lexapro experiences...you'll hear from a lot of people who have good things to say about lex. "
>is there a special link just for lexapro?
thanks for being there.
Posted by mel_light on March 11, 2004, at 9:07:20
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » KathrynLex, posted by dstty on March 11, 2004, at 7:14:06
I posted this up above, hopefully it helps.
I just wanted to chime in on the positive responses for Lexapro. I'm on day 22 (I think) and things are getting much better. A couple of days ago I was still feeling the side effects but yesterday and today, I woke up feeling GREAT. It's been a long time since I've felt like my old self and this is the closest I've been. I'm sure the lexapro is now working. I'm not saying the anxiety and depression are gone but yesterday when I went to work people around me noticed a difference and I don't even share with them anything about this.This board has been extremely helpful through the lows so I wanted to include you with the highs :-) Thanks guys. I'll be back (hopefully with continued good news)
Posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 11:19:27
In reply to Re: new lexapro user, posted by mel_light on March 11, 2004, at 9:07:20
Has anyone experienced increased yawning and feeling nauseous everytime you yawn. I am on day 3 and waiting to feel better
Posted by LynneDa on March 11, 2004, at 13:33:48
In reply to Re: new lexapro user, posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 11:19:27
Oh yes - yawning and nausea are a part of it . . . but they will go away. I yawned so much at first my jaws were getting sore :-)!
Please hang in there, things will improve within a week or so for you!!
~ Lynne
Posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 15:38:41
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » declaring grace, posted by LynneDa on March 11, 2004, at 13:33:48
When do you recommend taking the Lex in the morning or before bed ??
Posted by LynneDa on March 11, 2004, at 15:41:34
In reply to Re: new lexapro user, posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 15:38:41
DG: I would recommend before bed-time, based on the facts that I've done both and bed time worked better for me and it seems to be the consensus among most posters.
Good luck, let me know which you choose and if it works better for you in terms of side effects!
~ Lynne
Posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 15:52:22
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » declaring grace, posted by LynneDa on March 11, 2004, at 15:41:34
I will try the bedtime thing, because I have been feeling really tired. I am not sure if it from all that is going on or the medication. I still haven't been able to eat yet, how soon before that passes ? ? ? Thanks for all the insight and help.
Posted by LynneDa on March 11, 2004, at 16:14:01
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » LynneDa, posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 15:52:22
Unfortunately for me, I only had the not eating s/e for the first week! I've since gained weight because I now have energy to shop and cook good meals for my family.
For most people, it seems the not eating goes with the first couple of weeks of nausea and anxiety and then it passes. Try to keep something down, be it light soups, fruits, crackers or cereal. You must keep up your strength!
Good luck tonight. Realize that switching from morning to night requires either a gap in medicinal coverage or an "overdose" for 12 hours. You may want to cut the pill in half and take half tonight, half tomorrow morning and then a whole one tomorrow night to get you back on track. Going without can give you as many reactions as getting too much. Let me know how you're feeling! I'll be away from the computer for the next 3 days, but back on Monday.
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I will try the bedtime thing, because I have been feeling really tired. I am not sure if it from all that is going on or the medication. I still haven't been able to eat yet, how soon before that passes ? ? ? Thanks for all the insight and help.
Posted by JohnR on March 11, 2004, at 21:30:12
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » LynneDa, posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 15:52:22
Hi,
It took about a week before I got my appetite back. Since then I've been fine. I have neither gained nor lost weight in five months.John
Posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 21:32:48
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » declaring grace, posted by JohnR on March 11, 2004, at 21:30:12
thanks for the info, prior to taking the lex I lost 30 pounds which wasn't good because I was not fat to begin with. How's the lext working out for you ?
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 12, 2004, at 8:14:46
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » KathrynLex, posted by dstty on March 11, 2004, at 7:14:06
> I couldn't find this...
>
> > If you scroll up to the top of the screen you'll see a lot of Lexapro posts clustered together.I think she meant:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040308/msgs/321951.html
Bob
Posted by JohnR on March 12, 2004, at 23:29:25
In reply to Re: new lexapro user, posted by declaring grace on March 11, 2004, at 21:32:48
I'm happy to say it's working well. After a couple of weeks I was feeling much better and the side effects had mostly subsided. The only remaining side effect was the sexual thing. That's improved but it's still present.
Having the dark cloud lifting off me more than offsets the downside.
I hope you get good results too. The upset stomach will pass and you'll enjoy eating again soon.
John
Posted by big tex on March 21, 2007, at 17:06:35
In reply to Re: new lexapro user » dstty, posted by LynneDa on March 9, 2004, at 12:21:03
Hey this is my first time on any mental meds, because i have been having so much anxiety over the past year. My father died about 5 years ago and i have never been the same since (i think i might have had post dramatic stress, but im no doctor). Anyway my doctor prescribed me lexapro, and told me to start with 5 mg and then after the first week move up to 10. I have only taken one dose so far and i already feel the effects.
It does keep me up tho and makes me feel restless. So when do you guys take it? My doctor told me it would make me tired and that i should take it at night but i dont know how that is working out.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 22, 2007, at 21:13:32
In reply to Re: new lexapro user, posted by big tex on March 21, 2007, at 17:06:35
lexapro is the best
i am sorry i suffer meltdowns on all meds
if lexapro would keep working for me I would take it for the rest of my life.
it makes me feel like me
i laugh
my libido is excellent
i wake up in the mornig feeling good
my fear stays at bay
positive sense of future
i never took it at night
even taking it in the morning i still had sleep disturbances
for anyone who is just starting lexapro i advise you stay busy and stay out of social and business meetings that entail long periods of sitting still (especially if they are boring). it takes a while to get used to having your energy back.
good luck
Posted by Deniseuk190466 on March 23, 2007, at 11:13:31
In reply to i love lexapro, posted by elanor roosevelt on March 22, 2007, at 21:13:32
Hi,
How long did it take for it to work for you? I'm at week 3 of 10mg and although I notice some improvement, I still feel depressed and that Blah type of feeling, like I did with The Seroxat when it stopped working.
I know I have to give this drug at least 6 weeks but I'm starting to feel disheartened.
Denise
Posted by elanor roosevelt on March 26, 2007, at 0:03:54
In reply to Re: i love lexapro, posted by Deniseuk190466 on March 23, 2007, at 11:13:31
i saw immediate improvement
Posted by Sue Lynn on September 25, 2008, at 10:30:32
In reply to Re: i love lexapro, posted by Deniseuk190466 on March 23, 2007, at 11:13:31
hi, i'm new and just started taking Lexapro. I'm on day 5 today and have been very nervous about the side effects. so far i've been nauseas but today seems to be better. i'm have anxiety about my health so i'm hoping Lexapro will help me!!I need support and encourgement please:-) I want to stick with this, but the last few mornings i woke up seeing a little double right after getting up. but it goes away after about a min or less. Please tell me this is a normal side effect and it will go away like the nauseau feeling has. I've only been on it 5 days as of today. any encourgament is welcome:-)
Posted by elanor roosevelt on September 26, 2008, at 0:55:38
In reply to Newbie here, posted by Sue Lynn on September 25, 2008, at 10:30:32
welcomemy experience with lexapro is that i had a positive and strong sense of future
that might help you deal with your health issuesgood luck
be well
hi, i'm new and just started taking Lexapro. I'm on day 5 today and have been very nervous about the side effects. so far i've been nauseas but today seems to be better. i'm have anxiety about my health so i'm hoping Lexapro will help me!!I need support and encourgement please:-) I want to stick with this, but the last few mornings i woke up seeing a little double right after getting up. but it goes away after about a min or less. Please tell me this is a normal side effect and it will go away like the nauseau feeling has. I've only been on it 5 days as of today. any encourgament is welcome:-)
>
Posted by manic666 on September 26, 2008, at 7:34:44
In reply to Newbie here, posted by Sue Lynn on September 25, 2008, at 10:30:32
dont get to worried baby about side effects, you have to have some till your body ajusts to your meds. rember when they slow you will feel better it always bad at the start , you will be ok . manic666
Posted by Justherself54 on September 26, 2008, at 9:41:08
In reply to Newbie here, posted by Sue Lynn on September 25, 2008, at 10:30:32
Some start-up side effects are common and usually clear up within a few days. I'm actually restarting Lex tomorrow. I hope it worked as well for me as it did before. Hang in there! I found it worked very quickly for me. Hopefully, you'll start feeling like your old self again.
In the meantime, keep posting any questions you have. There are lots of supportive people here to help you during this stage.
I don't recall having vision problems when starting it, but then I have horrible memory :). I would think the fact the vision problems correspond with starting the med would indicate it's a start-up side effect and should settle down shortly.
I hope you feel better soon!
Posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 10:30:41
In reply to Re: Newbie here, posted by Justherself54 on September 26, 2008, at 9:41:08
thanks for the support and answering so quickly. i called my dr and he said to keep taking it and if i still have it by next tues to come back in but that it is probably a side effect. I do find i'm having more panic feelings since on it, but i think that's mostly my own doing by my worring about taking this med. i feel silly worrying so much about taking a med that is suppose to help me. i wish i didn't worry so much. I just want to wake up one morning and have the side effects all stopped:) Good news is the nauseauness has started getting a litte better, but the lighted headedness is still about the same:-( I'm haning in there though:-)
thanks again!!!
Posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 14:24:09
In reply to Re: Newbie here, posted by Justherself54 on September 26, 2008, at 9:41:08
i dont think i can stand it anymore. i'm have about 6-7 servere panic attacks since day 2 on lex and before taking it i just had anxiety. The last panic attack i had was approx 8 yrs ago!!
i'm so confused:-(
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