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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:-)
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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:-(
Posted by azalea on September 26, 2008, at 16:32:40
In reply to I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 14:24:09
While I'm sure what you are experiencing is quite unpleasant, be assured that it is not unheard of. Many people experience intense anxiety and even panic attacks when starting an SSRI like Lexapro. This can be minimized by starting at a low dose. How many milligrams are you taking?
If start-up anxiety is still an issue, some add a benzodiazepine like clonazapem. You could ask your doctor about this. The idea is to use the benzodiazepine for the transition period while you're getting used to the Lexapro.
> 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:-(
Posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 16:52:25
In reply to I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 14:24:09
i am using 10mg a day. i called my dr and he said the panic attacks where not due to lexapro since lexapro is suppose to help just that. BUT i think it is a sideeffect because it started 2 days after taking it. i honetlsy dont want to stop but i also dont want panic attacks. he told me to stop taking it and come in monday but i may still continue over the weekend to see if i get more use to it.
Posted by azalea on September 26, 2008, at 17:35:30
In reply to Re: I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 16:52:25
Perhaps you could try decreasing to 5mg by cutting the pills in half and see how that goes. In the long-term, Lexapro should help with panic attacks. But it may make them worse in the short-term. Try to remember that the panic feeling will go away.
> i am using 10mg a day. i called my dr and he said the panic attacks where not due to lexapro since lexapro is suppose to help just that. BUT i think it is a sideeffect because it started 2 days after taking it. i honetlsy dont want to stop but i also dont want panic attacks. he told me to stop taking it and come in monday but i may still continue over the weekend to see if i get more use to it.
Posted by elanor roosevelt on September 27, 2008, at 1:35:13
In reply to Re: I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 16:52:25
you have to keep moving for the first few weeks and avoid getting "stuck" in crowded restaurants or boring meetings.
it does calm down
if you can't get benzos try taking it with a single benadryl
good luck
Posted by bimini on September 27, 2008, at 11:47:48
In reply to Re: I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 26, 2008, at 16:52:25
Hi, I know nothing about lexapro, don't have any input there, just want to say that adjusting to medication can be horrid. You are going to see your doc on Monday, hang in there and be good to yourself.
bimini
Posted by Sue Lynn on September 27, 2008, at 11:57:46
In reply to Re: I'm giving up, posted by elanor roosevelt on September 27, 2008, at 1:35:13
so you can take benedryl with this drug? I was worried about taking anything even tyenol since i've never been on it:-0 also I cut it into this mornign and only took 5mg instead of 10mg. i thought i would try that and see how it is by monday. i really want to keep trying since i've already been taking it for a week. i hate to go through these s/e for nothing.
Posted by LynneDa on September 27, 2008, at 19:37:29
In reply to Re: I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 27, 2008, at 11:57:46
Hi Sue Lynn - I hope you hang in there, lexapro has helped many. I've taken it off & on for about 5 years. If you scroll wwwaaaayyy up on these messages, to 2004, you will see the reactions of many people just starting on lex and you may take comfort from their reports of s/e's (including anxiety) easing up in 1 - 2 weeks! I take it at night & that seems to work well for me. If you can't sleep, the benadryl will help & maybe you'll sleep thru some of the s/e's :-) Be good to yourself!
~ Lynne
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> so you can take benedryl with this drug? I was worried about taking anything even tyenol since i've never been on it:-0 also I cut it into this mornign and only took 5mg instead of 10mg. i thought i would try that and see how it is by monday. i really want to keep trying since i've already been taking it for a week. i hate to go through these s/e for nothing.
Posted by azalea on September 27, 2008, at 19:43:21
In reply to Re: I'm giving up, posted by Sue Lynn on September 27, 2008, at 11:57:46
Yes, you can take Benadryl and Tylenol with Lexapro. Lexapro has very few interactions with over-the-counter medications, one reason why doctors choose it as first-line treatment. Hope the anxiety level is going down.
> so you can take benedryl with this drug? I was worried about taking anything even tyenol since i've never been on it:-0 also I cut it into this mornign and only took 5mg instead of 10mg. i thought i would try that and see how it is by monday. i really want to keep trying since i've already been taking it for a week. i hate to go through these s/e for nothing.
Posted by Sue Lynn on September 30, 2008, at 11:21:16
In reply to Re: I'm giving up » Sue Lynn, posted by azalea on September 27, 2008, at 19:43:21
Can you take herbs like golden seal while you are taking Lexapro? I usually take Golden Seal & Ecineacea when I get a cold but didnt know if it's ok now that i'm on lexapro. I'm on 5mg a day. Also i like to have a glass of wine some nights to unwind, but is it ok for me to drink a glass while on Lexapro also?
Posted by Sue Lynn on October 1, 2008, at 16:36:27
In reply to Re: i love lexapro, posted by Deniseuk190466 on March 23, 2007, at 11:13:31
i'm on day 10 of 5mg of Lexapro and starting to feel much better! I like to have a glass of wine every now and then at night, but is it ok to drink while on Lexapro? i don't drink at all other that one glass maybe 2 times a week.
Thanks!
Posted by desolationrower on October 1, 2008, at 19:04:19
In reply to Wine + Lexapro, posted by Sue Lynn on October 1, 2008, at 16:36:27
sure, go ahead. glad it is working out for you.
-d/r
Posted by edgar on October 3, 2008, at 10:47:04
In reply to Re: Wine + Lexapro, posted by desolationrower on October 1, 2008, at 19:04:19
Should be fine I drink wine every night before bed as well.
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