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Posted by KAM on December 31, 2002, at 7:55:15
I am currently stopping taking paxil for sexual side effects
I have severe panic attacks and have tried four other SSRI's
Is anyone taking Lexapro for panic? I will start on that
tomorrow, just curious if it's working for you and what side
effects you may or may not be having? ect. sexual, weight gain or
loss.
Posted by Bill L on January 2, 2003, at 14:58:25
In reply to Lexapro and panic, posted by KAM on December 31, 2002, at 7:55:15
The only side effect I have on Lexapro is sexual. But it's not as severe as it was on either Celexa or Prozac.
I also feel less tired now than I did on the other 2.
Lexapro works great for both my anxiety and depression. I sometimes feel a little jittery at night and I take Valerian. It calms me down within 30 minutes. But this jitteriness is not a side effect because it was much much greater before I took meds.
Posted by Kam on January 2, 2003, at 15:07:29
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic, posted by Bill L on January 2, 2003, at 14:58:25
Well the reason I stopped the paxil was the sexual side effects, I'm hoping it's less on the Lexapro. This is my second day on it and I have enough energy for 10 people, hoping like the others I've tried this will ease in the next week or so. Thanks
Posted by FredPotter on January 2, 2003, at 19:55:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic, posted by Kam on January 2, 2003, at 15:07:29
Kam
I hope it works without those sexual side effects. They're why I gave up on SSRIs. We want to be restored to full health don't we?
Are you also taking a benzodiazepine like Xanax? I ask because it usually works very quickly for panic so can be taken as needed. Also SSRIs can make a person a bit more prone to panic in the first couple of weeks of treatment.
Of course you and/or your doctor may not like that idea. And it's not the complete answer for me either.
Have a panic-free year (and life)
Fred
Posted by Kam on January 2, 2003, at 23:00:37
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic » Kam, posted by FredPotter on January 2, 2003, at 19:55:44
I am hoping as well that it works without the sexual side effects. I am currently taking xanax as well. What really sucks is I am finally after all this time with the most wonderful man after 17 years of verbal and physical abuse from my previous (X) and am now suffering, from panic attacks my previous therapist says it's because I finally let my wall down. I said the GREAT WALL OF CHINA has nothing on me! I am such a fun, happy go lucky, friendly person and this "demon" (my past) is always with me. I PRAY for my "Leave it to Beaver" life to come back some day without meds, but I have been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder so I don't see that happening. I only wish I knew of this site waaaaay back when and the song "GOODBYE EARL" !!!!
Posted by Kam on January 4, 2003, at 10:26:27
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic » Kam, posted by FredPotter on January 2, 2003, at 19:55:44
Well I'm on day four of Lexapro and for the past two days have felt like bouncing off the walls! I was also very itchy last night, will have to see if I am again tonight, thinking I may be allergic to this one too ! UGH !!!
Posted by token on January 5, 2003, at 21:47:34
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic, posted by Kam on January 4, 2003, at 10:26:27
> Well I'm on day four of Lexapro and for the past two days have felt like bouncing off the walls! I was also very itchy last night, will have to see if I am again tonight, thinking I may be allergic to this one too ! UGH !!!
first few days, my waist area was pretty itchy so i used benedryl cream (and lowered the water temp in my shower). the very first night i had a huge rash that disappeared after using the cream. i have post-traumatic stress/panic attacks and i've been on 10mg lexapro for 2 weeks. itching is gone but now i feel antsy but not panicky. it's more like impatience and the need to keep active by running errands and cleaning house. yesterday was 10 year incest survival date, so it could be that and/or lexapro. but i didn't feel the need to take klonopin (no panic) but i barely slept last night. not sure if i'm making sense?
Posted by token on January 5, 2003, at 21:54:21
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic » Kam, posted by token on January 5, 2003, at 21:47:34
i forgot to add...didn't have orgasms since may '02 until one week of 10mg lexapro. libido is coming back gradually, although the intensity of the Os is pretty low. but i'm grateful for what i can get!!! :-)
Posted by Kam on January 6, 2003, at 18:51:31
In reply to orgasms, posted by token on January 5, 2003, at 21:54:21
Okay token you know how to get my attention! hehehe, I am seriously happy to hear you libido came back somewhat, I hope I have the same results, I haven't been itchy today so hopefully it was just a small side effect that is now gone. BTW Congrats on your anniversary !! Surviving is an awesome thing isn't it !! Even though the reason of it was I'm sure was a terrible thing. Thank you for your feedback and wish me luck on the Lex as I wish you well in 2003 !
Posted by token on January 6, 2003, at 23:54:41
In reply to Re: orgasms, posted by Kam on January 6, 2003, at 18:51:31
> Okay token you know how to get my attention! hehehe, I am seriously happy to hear you libido came back somewhat, I hope I have the same results, I haven't been itchy today so hopefully it was just a small side effect that is now gone. BTW Congrats on your anniversary !! Surviving is an awesome thing isn't it !! Even though the reason of it was I'm sure was a terrible thing. Thank you for your feedback and wish me luck on the Lex as I wish you well in 2003 !
oh boy has it come back and i'm sexually frustrated. actually, part of the reason why i am wide awake now is b/c hubby won't give it up now b/c he's too tired!!! :-) anyway, don't know if this is good or bad but psychdoc upped my lexapro dose to 15mg after 2 weeks and increased my topamax to 500mg (600mg for next month). had physical terrorpy-very painful- not a good day. sorry. feel whiney. need more orgasms. oh! very glad you're not allergic, this is good stuff. psychdoc said so far every patient she put on lexapro is having very good results. wish us all luck and multiple orgasms!
Posted by Kam on January 7, 2003, at 16:28:16
In reply to Re: orgasms » Kam, posted by token on January 6, 2003, at 23:54:41
token,
Thanks for your response, I can only hope it will work the same for me, so far so good. My energy level is way up, and before I started on all the meds my sex drive was way up. My desire is still very much there but the satisfaction level, well lets just leave it as I hope this helps. The paxil just took everything away from me. So far this seems like it's working ! Fingers are crossed and thanks again, you gave me hope !!!
Posted by token on January 9, 2003, at 14:34:15
In reply to Re: orgasms, posted by Kam on January 7, 2003, at 16:28:16
sorry everyone, my libido is back down but probably due to stress (my mom-in-law might have cancer and i have to fly out of state tomorrow to help with caretaking). also, it could be my meds so all my docs are convening and switching my muscle relaxant and pdoc will probably increase my lexapro to 20mg and wellbutrin to 450 next couple of weeks. i'll be praying to the big O goddess for all of you!!!! be well.
Posted by Alain on December 25, 2003, at 15:20:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic » Kam, posted by FredPotter on January 2, 2003, at 19:55:44
I was taking Lexapro ( 10 mgs.)for a couple of months and it seemed to help a bit for my anxiety and worked great for my depression. Then my doctor threw buspar in the mix. That was horrible. After 3 weeks on that stuff, I had such extreme panic attacks that I could hardly function. I went off the buspar and stayed on the lexapro, but I didn't seem to get the same effect anymore. My doc told me to increase the lexapro to 15 mgs. but that gave me a bad panic attack. He pulled me off lexapro and now I am taking Zoloft. The zoloft only seems to make me depressed and anxious though.I have been on zoloft for 6 weeks now. Do you think I should go back to Lexapro? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks..
Posted by Mariposa on December 27, 2003, at 10:34:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro and panic, posted by Alain on December 25, 2003, at 15:20:57
> I was taking Lexapro ( 10 mgs.)for a couple of months and it seemed to help a bit for my anxiety and worked great for my depression. Then my doctor threw buspar in the mix. That was horrible. After 3 weeks on that stuff, I had such extreme panic attacks that I could hardly function. I went off the buspar and stayed on the lexapro, but I didn't seem to get the same effect anymore. My doc told me to increase the lexapro to 15 mgs. but that gave me a bad panic attack. He pulled me off lexapro and now I am taking Zoloft. The zoloft only seems to make me depressed and anxious though.I have been on zoloft for 6 weeks now. Do you think I should go back to Lexapro? Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks..
increasing Lex usually brings on a *re-visit* of se's, probably why you had increased anxiety. how long did you take increased dose? It would seem that a couple of days was not enough, and maybe you should have increased only 2.5mg instead of 5mg. Of course I am not a doctor and I only have experience to go on, but if you felt Lex was working, I'm surprised at these results. I would seriously discuss w/doc.
Best of luck!~~~8|8
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