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Posted by EGR on April 7, 2003, at 11:58:35
In reply to Re: Poll of when you're taking Lexapro (PM v. AM), posted by meadowlark on April 7, 2003, at 11:17:14
PM... AM made me too sleepy during the day. I still haven't trained myself to take it early enough in the evening though, so sometimes I'm still too tired during the day. I think 8pm works the best for me.
EGR
Posted by Dysfunk on April 7, 2003, at 15:02:03
In reply to Re: hey disfunk, posted by jdgal on March 31, 2003, at 14:35:29
Hi. Sorry it has been a while since I answered. I am going through my own personal hell. I broke my leg and just put my cat to sleep yesterday. BUT, about you....my guess is that the medicine just wasn't right for you. It took a long time for it to work for me. I just hope it still holds up with the worst of times. How are you feeling now? Some people complained that it made them very lazy. Maybe that is what your haziness was.
In a way, these drugs are very scare cause they are so strong. If they work we are lucky.
Good luck. -dysfunk
Posted by pumpkin on April 7, 2003, at 16:08:45
In reply to JDGAL...Re: hey disfunk » jdgal, posted by Dysfunk on April 7, 2003, at 15:02:03
Just wanted to know why are you guys taking
Welbutrin too? Isen't that an anti-depressant?Saw the doc today myself. I'm staying on my
dosages for now.Take care, God bless, and nice to see some old
timers still around!
Posted by JLGMMG on April 7, 2003, at 21:03:49
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I am a new user to Lexapro and this type of medication in general. I have mostly just taken Xanex for anxiety and am now in this for two weeks now. I had major side effects the first week (insomia, headaches, more anxiety, decreased appetite), but recently have experienced some very different side effects and wanted to see if anyone else has experienced the same. Second week side effects are increased appetite and inability to achieve an orgasm. Other than that I am feeling good, but don't like the sexual side effect...can anyone help, it has only been two weeks and I want to know if that will go away!!
Posted by Donia on April 7, 2003, at 21:53:46
In reply to Re: Lump in throat, sweating » donia, posted by Mystical33 on April 6, 2003, at 19:08:34
I dont know what the lump was, I am assuming it is from anxiety because I was getting it before the lexapro and when I start an SSRI it seems to make me more anxious the first month or so. It did go away, but drove me crazy for the first month.
Posted by Donia on April 7, 2003, at 21:55:56
In reply to New User to Lexapro, posted by JLGMMG on April 7, 2003, at 21:03:49
I have taken zoloft in the past, it caused the sexual side effect. It did go away with alot of my husbands help in about two months. Since I have been on lexapro, I had the sexual side effect and it went away within a month.
Posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 0:07:02
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro, posted by Donia on April 7, 2003, at 21:55:56
Well, I hope this isn't an unacceptable post but I do know that SSRIs and sexual side effects can be a real nuisance (to say the least) so I'm going to offer this up and hope I don't get "in trouble."
This is for the females in case it isn't already obvious . . . and it involves three important words: "Hitachi Magic Wand." Since you can even find information about it doing a search on Amazon I'm going to hope it's an acceptable - uh, suggestion/recommendation.
This appliance could pry an orgasm out of an oak tree.
Perhaps this topic has been covered here before, if so, so be it. It's a gadget whose merits bear repeating. Over and over and over again.
Every time I see the subject of sexual side effects on this board I think about posting this tip - but the words "It did go away with a lot of my husbands help in about two months" - inspired me to finally go ahead and bite the bullet.
As for how I found out about it . . .
I had recommended another type in the past, but then I read an article in Allure magazine about a writer who went to a sex therapist in New York in order to gather information for a story she was writing. This woman touts these things and apparently even throws one in with the cost of a session.
Additionally, I think this might be the one that was referenced one time by Samantha on "Sex in the City."
I don't know if it helps release serotonin but it does a bang-up job on endorphins.
Posted by blkvettes on April 8, 2003, at 0:23:07
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro, posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 0:07:02
> Well, I hope this isn't an unacceptable post but I do know that SSRIs and sexual side effects can be a real nuisance (to say the least) so I'm going to offer this up and hope I don't get "in trouble."
>
> This is for the females in case it isn't already obvious . . . and it involves three important words: "Hitachi Magic Wand." Since you can even find information about it doing a search on Amazon I'm going to hope it's an acceptable - uh, suggestion/recommendation.
>
> This appliance could pry an orgasm out of an oak tree.
>
> Perhaps this topic has been covered here before, if so, so be it. It's a gadget whose merits bear repeating. Over and over and over again.
>
> Every time I see the subject of sexual side effects on this board I think about posting this tip - but the words "It did go away with a lot of my husbands help in about two months" - inspired me to finally go ahead and bite the bullet.
>
> As for how I found out about it . . .
>
> I had recommended another type in the past, but then I read an article in Allure magazine about a writer who went to a sex therapist in New York in order to gather information for a story she was writing. This woman touts these things and apparently even throws one in with the cost of a session.
>
> Additionally, I think this might be the one that was referenced one time by Samantha on "Sex in the City."
>
> I don't know if it helps release serotonin but it does a bang-up job on endorphins.
>
>Hello, I wonder if this post of yours will get yanked off the board. I am a male and would not touch this subject with a 10 ft pole. By the way I dont have a 10 ft pole if you were curious.
TAKE CARE
Posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 0:36:32
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro, posted by blkvettes on April 8, 2003, at 0:23:07
Well, I contemplated that for several moments before I posted it - and even had my husband roll over from his side of the office to preview my post.
I have read several posts from folks discussing their, shall we say, frustrations from SSRI's (guys included). As an SSRI veteran I can not only relate, but sympathize in a heart-felt way.
Being a first-born "fixer" type I often have to restrain myself from extolling the virtues of various products/services, etc. that I have found to be useful in my own life.
Since I don't own stock in said company and wasn't being pornographic in my description I felt it was nothing more than a public service announcement.
I'm experimenting with magnesium right now, thanks to all the information on another thread, so I felt this might be a useful contribution.
Now, I'm feeling rather anal - like I should go back and find all the references that people have made regarding the sexual side effects of SSRI's - as an attempt to validate my post. BUT, I don't think that's healthy behavior (on my part), so I shall refrain.
I must say again that my post was made out of the pure and simple desire to pass along information to others that has been helpful to me. There's a list of products a foot long that I can't live without and I've usually found them through trial and error (and a lot of expense).
So, we shall see what happens.
I really don't think my post was lacking in civility. Actually, I thought it was not only civil, but civic-minded.
Cheers!
Posted by blkvettes on April 8, 2003, at 1:45:16
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro » blkvettes, posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 0:36:32
> Well, I contemplated that for several moments before I posted it - and even had my husband roll over from his side of the office to preview my post.
>
> I have read several posts from folks discussing their, shall we say, frustrations from SSRI's (guys included). As an SSRI veteran I can not only relate, but sympathize in a heart-felt way.
>
> Being a first-born "fixer" type I often have to restrain myself from extolling the virtues of various products/services, etc. that I have found to be useful in my own life.
>
> Since I don't own stock in said company and wasn't being pornographic in my description I felt it was nothing more than a public service announcement.
>
> I'm experimenting with magnesium right now, thanks to all the information on another thread, so I felt this might be a useful contribution.
>
> Now, I'm feeling rather anal - like I should go back and find all the references that people have made regarding the sexual side effects of SSRI's - as an attempt to validate my post. BUT, I don't think that's healthy behavior (on my part), so I shall refrain.
>
> I must say again that my post was made out of the pure and simple desire to pass along information to others that has been helpful to me. There's a list of products a foot long that I can't live without and I've usually found them through trial and error (and a lot of expense).
>
> So, we shall see what happens.
>
> I really don't think my post was lacking in civility. Actually, I thought it was not only civil, but civic-minded.
>
> Cheers!
>
>
>Hi there, I hope you know I was just kidding with you. My sense of humor has returned!!!! TAKE CARE
Posted by jdgal on April 8, 2003, at 10:14:37
In reply to JDGAL...Re: hey disfunk » jdgal, posted by Dysfunk on April 7, 2003, at 15:02:03
its ok, im feeling better, 2 days ago, i actually felt normal, but yesterday and today, hazy AGAIN..seems like when i drink ,i feel this way for at least 2 days after, its very strange. I drank 2 days ago, so i hope tommorrow i will feel better. The lex should be out of my system, right?
Posted by Rich B on April 8, 2003, at 11:12:13
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I have a question. I have been on Lexapro for 3 or 4 months now for anxiety. The anxiety problem is one I've had for about 3 years now. I am always tense and very stressed out. Teeth grinding can be regular at times. Well, the Lexapro has been working good for the most part (after the initial increased tension caused during the first week). However, these last few weeks, it does not seam to be working very well anymore. Does anyone know if it tends to have less of an effect after a while if you're body gets used to it?
Thanks,
Rich B
Posted by hazelatte on April 8, 2003, at 14:14:22
In reply to Lexapro and Wellbutrin SR, posted by bridgette on February 9, 2003, at 9:59:48
Hello Chuck 2112: My doctor just put me on Lexapro and I want to continue with the Wellbutrin. How has that been working out for you .... and have you noticed any SE from the Lexapro ... weight gain imparticular.
Post From Chuck 2112: "Is anyone on the combination of Lexapro AND Wellbutrin SR/ I am on 10mg Lexapro and 150 mg os Wellbutrin Sr. I like combining them because of the sexual side effects of the SSRI and I think Wellbutrin enhances it---anyone else trying this???"
Posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 14:38:31
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro, posted by blkvettes on April 8, 2003, at 1:45:16
Oh good! I had a feeling you were (especially on the ten foot pole part) but I wasn't sure (being a new poster and all).
I'm so glad to hear your sense of humor has returned. As you may remember, I've read nearly all your posts and watched your progress in fast forward one afternoon. I've been amazed at your results on Lexapro!
Of course, the "suggestion" I offerd up last night works for those who aren't on ADs and it would make a lovely addition to any Easter basket ;)
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> > Well, I contemplated that for several moments before I posted it - and even had my husband roll over from his side of the office to preview my post.
> >
> > I have read several posts from folks discussing their, shall we say, frustrations from SSRI's (guys included). As an SSRI veteran I can not only relate, but sympathize in a heart-felt way.
> >
> > Being a first-born "fixer" type I often have to restrain myself from extolling the virtues of various products/services, etc. that I have found to be useful in my own life.
> >
> > Since I don't own stock in said company and wasn't being pornographic in my description I felt it was nothing more than a public service announcement.
> >
> > I'm experimenting with magnesium right now, thanks to all the information on another thread, so I felt this might be a useful contribution.
> >
> > Now, I'm feeling rather anal - like I should go back and find all the references that people have made regarding the sexual side effects of SSRI's - as an attempt to validate my post. BUT, I don't think that's healthy behavior (on my part), so I shall refrain.
> >
> > I must say again that my post was made out of the pure and simple desire to pass along information to others that has been helpful to me. There's a list of products a foot long that I can't live without and I've usually found them through trial and error (and a lot of expense).
> >
> > So, we shall see what happens.
> >
> > I really don't think my post was lacking in civility. Actually, I thought it was not only civil, but civic-minded.
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> >
> >
>
> Hi there, I hope you know I was just kidding with you. My sense of humor has returned!!!! TAKE CARE
>
Posted by blkvettes on April 8, 2003, at 15:46:43
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro, posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 14:38:31
Hi there, I am still doing pretty well and hope all goes well on the lexapro for you. By the way feel free to send any info that you come across that will make us guys happier also. TAKE CARE
Posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 15:57:10
In reply to Re: leeran and Lexapro, posted by blkvettes on April 8, 2003, at 15:46:43
The "guy end" is uncharted territory for me. I am ecstatically married to a guy who has enough serotonin for at least two or three different area codes in the greater Los Angeles area so this has not been a bridge we've had to cross.
I have heard Bob Dole touting Viagra and I've often wondered how it would work for both sexes, especially those taking anti-depressants. Of course, it's hard to say . . .
Posted by lil' jimi on April 8, 2003, at 16:39:39
In reply to Re: leeran and Lexapro, posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 15:57:10
> The "guy end" is uncharted territory for me. I am ecstatically married to a guy who has enough serotonin for at least two or three different area codes in the greater Los Angeles area so this has not been a bridge we've had to cross.
>
> I have heard Bob Dole touting Viagra and I've often wondered how it would work for both sexes, especially those taking anti-depressants. Of course, it's hard to say . . .Heck fire, I'll touch this subject,but I ain't got no "ten foot pole" neither. Shakespeare said 'Comparison is odious' so I dont' want to try to keep up with leeran's hubby's serotonin levels, even euphemistically ... but since I've been on Lexapro my orgasms are better ... for the 1st a couple of days of Lex, everything was different and although it seemed to work (desire:check; erectile function:check) nothing could make orgasm happen... very weird ... I am blessed with an understanding wife/ angel ... however since then, the big 'O' has become a whole 'nother thing, Oh My ... if you know what I mean ... I do not mean to be bragging here ... I would like to hear anyone else who has experienced sexual and /or orgasmic enhancement from Lexapro or any ssri.
As for Viagra, I've read a post in the past on this thread from a guy who said something really funny (i wish i could quote it) where he had a achieved Viagra induced erection, but he still had 1) no desire and 2) no orgasm.... he wrote something like: like a piece of wood ... have to sleep on your side ... but he made it sound hilarious... maybe he is reading this and could post back ... or someone more complusive could hunt the post down...
Thanks leeran for the stimulating post! ( and you too blkvettes)
~ jimp.s. i've been on 5mg since march 6
Posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 16:57:44
In reply to Re: leeran and Lexapro and Hitachi and blkvettes , posted by lil' jimi on April 8, 2003, at 16:39:39
Well, hell, I might as well add that my husband is Italian as well.
My elderly father (who has told me, more than once, that he hasn't had sex since he was 41, thanks dad for TMI) had some samples of Viagra that he didn't need (it takes two to tango and the other "tango-er," my mother, is on Paxil and doesn't think too highly of him anyway) so he gave them to me (just in case).
So, my hubby tried it once but it really didn't do anything that different than normal so we just tossed the rest of them.
Re: Lexapro - I started it but felt so catatonic that I tapered off after about five days. I had to go Las Vegas for a trade show (last minute) and I was afraid I might sit down at a slot machine and just pull the handle for eight hours straight and forget I was supposed to put money in (or go visit the trade show).
Are you splitting 10's to get to 5's? Have you gained weight or felt catatonic? Given your description of your orgasms I'm guessing that you're beyond any type of catatonic stage.
As for me, I pretty much taught myself to be multi-orgasmic (in the closet with a prehistoric appliance) just to p*ss off my jerky first husband. I decided that would teach him to call ME frigid. Best lesson I ever taught myself AND best look on his face when I had him stop counting at ten the last time I had sex with him before I filed for divorce.
Hey, at least anti-depressants haven't robbed me of all my memories ;-)
Posted by Donia on April 8, 2003, at 21:27:58
In reply to Re: New User to Lexapro » blkvettes, posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 0:36:32
Thank you for the info! I dont find anything wrong with your post at all. We are adults and the side effect we are talking about comes with the meds. It is frustrating and I for one appreciate any suggestions even if I wouldnt agree with it. Thank goodness this side effect seems to wear off for me, but my husband and I do have to work on it a bit at first.
Posted by lil' jimi on April 8, 2003, at 22:14:41
In reply to Re: leeran and Lexapro and Hitachi and blkvettes » lil' jimi, posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 16:57:44
> Well, hell, I might as well add that my husband is Italian as well.
>
> My elderly father (who has told me, more than once, that he hasn't had sex since he was 41, thanks dad for TMI) had some samples of Viagra that he didn't need (it takes two to tango and the other "tango-er," my mother, is on Paxil and doesn't think too highly of him anyway) so he gave them to me (just in case).
>
> So, my hubby tried it once but it really didn't do anything that different than normal so we just tossed the rest of them.
>
> Re: Lexapro - I started it but felt so catatonic that I tapered off after about five days. I had to go Las Vegas for a trade show (last minute) and I was afraid I might sit down at a slot machine and just pull the handle for eight hours straight and forget I was supposed to put money in (or go visit the trade show).
>
> Are you splitting 10's to get to 5's? Have you gained weight or felt catatonic? Given your description of your orgasms I'm guessing that you're beyond any type of catatonic stage.
>
> As for me, I pretty much taught myself to be multi-orgasmic (in the closet with a prehistoric appliance) just to p*ss off my jerky first husband. I decided that would teach him to call ME frigid. Best lesson I ever taught myself AND best look on his face when I had him stop counting at ten the last time I had sex with him before I filed for divorce.
>
> Hey, at least anti-depressants haven't robbed me of all my memories ;-)
>hi leeran,
well, i am so glad that you got yourself a good guy that makes you happy ... i don’t want to imagine the shape i’d be in without the loving support my best friend / wife ... your ex and you folks sound like a real trip ...
about six years ago my mrs was prescribed paxil for social anxiety ... we spent years trying to figure out what had become of her libido ... no one Ever mentioned ssri induced sexual SEs ... we suffered through it, but not knowing why was devastating ...
yet from my short-lived experience of lex induced anorgasmia....
plus my sweetie-pie’s testimony of our tragedy with paxil ...
put together with what i’ve read from our posters on this thread ...
i have learned that sexual dysfunction for men can happen in any combination of three surprisingly separate components:
1) libidinal desire;
2) erectile function;
3) orgasm.it is not surprising that failures of 1) or/and 2) would stop 3) ... nor that 1) can stop 2) and 3) ... that poster i was quoting had Viagra give him 2) but it did nothing for 1) and 3) ...
what is surprising to me is that you can have all of the 1) and 2) you can stand, yet zero 3) ... and that the 3)-ability can be determined by SSRIs and therefore by our neurotransmitters status Alone ... which is very much what it was like for me for three, while this lasted, Unnerving days.
i’ve got to say that we believe that certain levels of ssri-induced anorgasmia would be impervious to mr.Hitachi’s wand’s magic .. very few things could be so frustrating ... yet, for me, so gratifying when it went away ...
still in my recovery, “things” haven’t been the same since ... they have been better
i split 10 mg tabs using an exacto-knife ... it’s not exactly exact-o ... sometimes they crumble ... i’ve established a tradition of taking the smallest ‘half’ along with the crumbs and saving the more half-like half for the next day ... wouldn’t sustained release 5 mg tablet be nice?
i took 10mg on march 6 and had such adverse reaction i reduced my dose to 5mg ... then i found this web site and kept up the 5mg since ... i was lethargic, but like i had the flu and i would get trippy when i took my dose and i had anxiety-attacks for the only time in my life and even worse depression along with anorgasmia ... for moments i did feel vegetative, sort of catatonic ... my appetite was weird , but i have lost weight, although there are other reasons for weight loss ... i had a (routine) colonoscopy friday.
thanks for the endorsement for the hitachi magic wand! ... we’ll be getting one for fun ... maybe two!
but reading these posts inspired me and sustained me and helped me keep taking lex ... now all the anti-therapeutic effects have subsided and i feel better.
So, has anyone else experienced any improved sexual function after being on Lexapro?
Thanks to all of our posters ... you have all been a very great benefit to me,
~ jim
Posted by leeran on April 8, 2003, at 23:36:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Hitachi » leeran, posted by lil' jimi on April 8, 2003, at 22:14:41
lil jimi said: i’ve got to say that we believe that certain levels of ssri-induced anorgasmia would be impervious to mr.Hitachi’s wand’s magic
lee's response: well, we're talking about a device that can cause interference in television reception (our television, although i've wondered if it carries over to our neighbors as well!). i'm serious - no other household appliance causes static on our television, but this one does.
now, let me say that although the device can be divine there is no substitute for that tantric type of union that takes place between two individuals who are truly crazy about one another. the device has its place (i.e. when you only have about three minutes to get from 0 to 50 or when it's first thing in the morning and your eyes are open but everything else is still somewhere between an R.E.M. state and unconsciousness).
I agree, these boards are great for information! I've started on magnesium since reading here and I've had many sighs of relief realizing that I'm not alone in the way I sometimes feel about various issues.
If nothing else, Lexapro helped me find this terrific board where people seem genuinely interested in sharing worthwhile information!
Posted by crayfish on April 9, 2003, at 15:03:56
In reply to Re: Poll of when you're taking Lexapro (PM v. AM), posted by EGR on April 7, 2003, at 11:58:35
I was taking Lexapro in the morning but it was making me too tired, and I couldn't get by without either an afternoon nap or drinking cups of coffee. And even then, I would have a difficult time concentrating because of the tiredness. Now I'm taking it before I go to bed, and I sleep deeply and don't feel tired at all the next day.
Posted by Sadsack on April 9, 2003, at 22:03:26
In reply to Re: Hey EGR, are you ok? » Sadsack, posted by EGR on March 31, 2003, at 11:25:31
I'm hanging in. I upped my dose to 30 to see if I can find optimal. It seems elusive. I am tempted to wean off the lex and try something else. I'm OK but not quite there. Could be stress too. I do like most of my life, just am somewhat apathetic-so much for the cleaning frenzy......
I'm glad you're ok.
Take care,
Sadsack
> > Hey EGR, haven't seen your handle posted in awhile and last I heard you were worried about poop out. You ok?
> > Sadsack
>
> Wow! Thanks for asking. I'm fine. My meds didn't poop out, but I had been extremely tired and was stressed. I was out of town for a week so I needed a week to get ready and then a week to recover. I haven't had time to catch up on the posts and, voila! THIS was the very first one I read!
>
> My O's came back! Hip, Hip, Hooray!! And last Thursday I started cutting back to 15 mgs a day. That seems to have helped me not be so exhausted. (I also started taking them closer to 9:30 or 10 and not at midnight... I think they weren't out of my system enough by 7 am). Anyway, things seem great right now.
>
> How are things going on your end?
>
> EGR
Posted by Dysfunk on April 10, 2003, at 12:30:49
In reply to Re: JDGAL...Re: hey disfunk, posted by jdgal on April 8, 2003, at 10:14:37
I have not withdrawn from Lexapro so I don't know how long it stays with you. I know with Effexor people had complaints for up to a month after stopping the medication. If it is in your system, it is probably excerbating the effects of the alcohol. Maybe you should have less alcohol for a while.
Posted by Dysfunk on April 10, 2003, at 12:33:05
In reply to Is my body just getting used to Lexapro?, posted by Rich B on April 8, 2003, at 11:12:13
That sounds like what I experienced. Have you been on SSRI's for a long time? They could be losing their effect. I would talk to your dr and see if you an increase your dosage.
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