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Posted by joe f on June 21, 2015, at 11:42:05
in to 4th month on Lexapro....headaches/nausea/teeth grinding --think its Lexapro...has any one experienced these symptoms
Posted by Phillipa on June 22, 2015, at 9:55:50
In reply to lexapro-headaches/nausea, posted by joe f on June 21, 2015, at 11:42:05
Joe sorry my response came up as a new thread but didn't get headaches with lexapro what is your dose? Phillipa
Posted by rjlockhart37 on June 22, 2015, at 17:27:47
In reply to lexapro-headaches/nausea, posted by joe f on June 21, 2015, at 11:42:05
yea whats the dose?
Posted by SLS on June 23, 2015, at 8:13:32
In reply to lexapro-headaches/nausea, posted by joe f on June 21, 2015, at 11:42:05
> in to 4th month on Lexapro....headaches/nausea/teeth grinding --think its Lexapro...has any one experienced these symptoms
These things can be:
1. Side effects of Lexapro - Reduce dosage or discontinue.
2. Symptoms of depression are exaggerated by Lexapro - Increase dosage.I doubt most people will even acknowledge the possibility of #2. However, I have seen it happen to me. My doctot has also seen it with other people. For me, teeth grinding (bruxism) is a pretty reliable indicator of #2.
http://www.webmd.com/depression/physical-symptoms
My gut reaction is that you are experiencing #1, but I could be wrong.
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I'm not sure what I would do at this point. It would help to know the answer to the following questions:
What dosage of Lexapro are you taking?
How would you describe your degree of depression? Has Lexapro helped at all?
If Lexapro has helped, is it as effective now as it was earlier in treatment?
When did your physical symptoms first emerge relative to Lexapro treatment?
- Scott
Posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 14:37:19
In reply to Re: lexapro-headaches/nausea » joe f, posted by SLS on June 23, 2015, at 8:13:32
on 20 Lexapro for about 5 weeks terrible migraine like headache....teeth hhurt nausea.....also over the last 4 month dr weaned me off 100 lamictal over a 2 month period.....i'm thinking ...well I don't know??????
Posted by SLS on June 23, 2015, at 14:55:41
In reply to Re: lexapro-headaches/nausea, posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 14:37:19
> on 20 Lexapro for about 5 weeks terrible migraine like headache....teeth hhurt nausea.....also over the last 4 month dr weaned me off 100 lamictal over a 2 month period.....i'm thinking ...well I don't know??????
You are a very patient person. I don't think I would have tolerated these side effects for so long.
I am pretty sure it is not the discontinuation of Lamictal. It was tapered very conservatively. I would discuss with your doctor your experiences. If Lexapro is producing great results except for the side effects, you could try reducing the dosage to 10 mg/day. If not, then I would not be hesitant to try something different.
What drugs have you tried so far?
Have you tried psychotherapy with or without medication?
- Scott
Posted by joe f on June 23, 2015, at 15:48:00
In reply to Re: lexapro-headaches/nausea » joe f, posted by SLS on June 23, 2015, at 14:55:41
also forgot to mention in February I went from about 2 klonopin to about 2 Ativan (tegretol reduces klonopin by 30%) was for about 3 months .....could it ber late withdrawal?
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