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Posted by eve70 on April 25, 2003, at 11:12:56
Hi,
which are the most common side effects of Lexapro.
Efficacy in compare with Celexa?
Tanx for your help
Eve
Posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 10:51:05
In reply to LEXAPRO: most common side effects?, posted by eve70 on April 25, 2003, at 11:12:56
I personally experienced the following SE's on Lex:
Nausea, indigestion, diahrea, cramps, headaches, flu-like symptoms, lethargy, fatigue, lump in throat, jaw clenching, rash, back pain, insomnia and also sleeping too much, head felt like a big bubble, felt like a zombie, anxiety, depression, blurred vision, and anorgasmia. There are probably others, these are the ones I remember most vividly.
Some were quite severe in the beginning but all have subsided except the last one.
Posted by eve70 on April 26, 2003, at 11:09:22
In reply to Re: LEXAPRO: most common side effects?, posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 10:51:05
Posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 13:21:48
In reply to NO THANX! It's enough to not try lexapro 4 me! (nm), posted by eve70 on April 26, 2003, at 11:09:22
Just curious, you don't have to answer if you don't want to.
Did a physician suggest you take Lexapro? If so, what was the diagnosis? Have you ever taken any SSRI's? If so, which ones?
I was diagnosed w/PMDD and depression, both of which were interfering with my personal life and threatening my job. I was in serious trouble and getting worse. Lexapro has been a LIFESAVER for me!! Granted the SE's were no fun, but the worst of it was over by the end of the 3rd week. From some of the posts i have read here, SE's are pretty common, and some people have no trouble with them at all.
If a physician feels you should try this or any other med you owe it to yourself to give it a try, as you may experience GREAT benefits in the long run.
Best of luck to you, whichever way you decide to go!!!
Posted by eve70 on April 26, 2003, at 13:45:38
In reply to Re: NO THANX! It's enough to not try lexapro 4 me! » eve70, posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 13:21:48
Hi OK, tanx for your share!
I would only to say that the side effects you reported will probably kill me!
I am unipolar melanchonic depressed.
I was on lot of ad, last one, Celexa, made me dizzy, some kind of zomby, during all day.
I thought that s/e of lexapro were less or less intensive than celexa....but it seems not to be true.
In your opinion, which are the main differences between celexa and lexapro?
I don't know what i'm gonna do, dr. would make me try lexapro but i'm scared about s/e, cause i need to feel me alive even if depressed!
Thanx you OK for your share.
eve
Posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 16:31:01
In reply to Re: NO THANX! It's enough to not try lexapro 4 me! » Okpolosi, posted by eve70 on April 26, 2003, at 13:45:38
> Hi OK, tanx for your share!
> I would only to say that the side effects you reported will probably kill me!
> I am unipolar melanchonic depressed.
> I was on lot of ad, last one, Celexa, made me dizzy, some kind of zomby, during all day.
> I thought that s/e of lexapro were less or less intensive than celexa....but it seems not to be true.
> In your opinion, which are the main differences between celexa and lexapro?
> I don't know what i'm gonna do, dr. would make me try lexapro but i'm scared about s/e, cause i need to feel me alive even if depressed!
> Thanx you OK for your share.
> eveI can't speak for Celexa, Lex is the only med I have ever taken. The dizziness I experienced got better each day, I've been taking 10mg and am well into my 3rd month. Occasionally I have a slight touch of dizziness an hour or two after taking, but now it is so slight I hardly notice if I'm busy.
Some people have better results taking Lex in the evening, so they sleep through the SE's. I began by taking it in the morning but found I was getting sleepy around 7PM. Now I take it at 2-3PM, fall asleep easily around 11PM and sleep soundly through the night. This is a HUGE plus for me as all through my life I have been an insomniac, never felt rested, and was grouchy all day as a result. A lot of my depression stemmed from the fact that I could not sleep and I obssessed about it constantly.
I want to stress again that all my comments are about my own experience, and I believe I had more trouble with the SE's than others who have posted here. We all react differently, and it is possible your experience will not be so bad. If I had to do it all over again knowing what I know now, I would still suffer through the initial SE's because the benefits I have reaped were well worth it.
Sorry I couldn't answer more of your questions. I would still encourage you to try to do what your DR asks, or if it would help, get a second and third opinion from professionals in different fields. By thay I mean you may want to talk to a mental health professional, a regular doctor, a psychologist, etc.
I hope some of this has helped, and best of luck to you.
Posted by eve70 on April 26, 2003, at 18:13:11
In reply to Re: NO THANX! It's enough to not try lexapro 4 me!, posted by Okpolosi on April 26, 2003, at 16:31:01
Posted by Bill L on April 28, 2003, at 8:47:19
In reply to LEXAPRO: most common side effects?, posted by eve70 on April 25, 2003, at 11:12:56
I feel more mentally sharp on Lexapro than on Celexa.
Posted by maryhelen on April 28, 2003, at 14:07:10
In reply to Thanx OK for your help! Best luck to you too! (nm) » Okpolosi, posted by eve70 on April 26, 2003, at 18:13:11
I can't speak about Lexapro because it is not available in Canada but it is a med I would be interested in taking. Reading the posts here, there does seem to be a lot of positive results.
My understanding about side effects with any drug is that, even if only one person reported a certain side effect during the trials then this has to be reported.
Watching a TV commercial about a certain drug and then hearing the side effects would certainly turn most people off. We are all so different with unique reactions. Most side effects should disappear in time. I think that is why a lot of us give up on the med, possibly too soon.
I wish the best to those of you trying Lexapro and that you may finally get the relief you so deserve.
maryhelen
Posted by Bill L on April 28, 2003, at 15:22:57
In reply to Lexapro side effects in general, posted by maryhelen on April 28, 2003, at 14:07:10
You have a good writing style. Clear and concise as well as accurate. I agree that some people won't take drugs after hearing about some side effects. And others quit too soon without raising the dosage.
> I can't speak about Lexapro because it is not available in Canada but it is a med I would be interested in taking. Reading the posts here, there does seem to be a lot of positive results.
>
> My understanding about side effects with any drug is that, even if only one person reported a certain side effect during the trials then this has to be reported.
>
> Watching a TV commercial about a certain drug and then hearing the side effects would certainly turn most people off. We are all so different with unique reactions. Most side effects should disappear in time. I think that is why a lot of us give up on the med, possibly too soon.
>
> I wish the best to those of you trying Lexapro and that you may finally get the relief you so deserve.
>
> maryhelen
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