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Posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:20:31
In reply to Lexapro - Expectations, posted by BobYuma on January 6, 2004, at 12:14:02
Hi Bob,
Good to hear from you again and to have an update.
The ca. Week 5 experience had a similar effect on me. My pattern seems to be...fine in the morning, exhausted in the afternoon (naps have a nearly Siren-like appeal) and then, whether I nap or not, a nuclear-powered mental energy (with a lightheaded kind of feel) from about 4 to midnight - very much the 'speed'/'caffeinated' effect people have mentioned on the board the past few days.
I'm on 5 mg/day. The med. has had a generally calming effect emotionally, so I'm planning to stay at this amount for the forseeable future.
Interesting about the song lyrics - I often have them going through my head too, but it's been that way my whole life, so I never thought of it as being anything unusual. I suppose there are worse things, unless of course it's Brittany Spears or something.
Keep a song in your heart, (if not in your head).
Richard
Posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:23:28
In reply to Re: Lexapro Headaches??, posted by LynneDa on January 6, 2004, at 15:11:23
Forbidden,
I had two or three headaches when I first started taking Lex, and I don't usually have a headache more than once every two or three years.
It will probably pass with a little time.Good luck,
Richard
Posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:25:41
In reply to Re: Lexapro Headaches??, posted by LynneDa on January 6, 2004, at 15:11:23
Good to see you back. Hope your 'holidays' went well.
Happy New Year.
Richard
Posted by LynneDa on January 6, 2004, at 15:31:47
In reply to LynneDa, posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:25:41
Thank you Richard, good to hear from you as well! Holidays were great, how were yours?
I took off work for 10 days - a first in many years. Enjoyed time with the kids and took many mega-naps as well since I used that time to up my Lex dose from 10 to 20mg. Boy was I tired!! Luckily my kids are old enough to fend for themselves for an hour here and there! Napping is the most wonderful thing in the world, I think :-)
~ Lynne
Posted by Steve3211 on January 6, 2004, at 16:34:52
In reply to steve's eating again! hooray! (nm) » Steve3211, posted by reluctant on January 5, 2004, at 20:08:56
Thanks R -
Certainly seems that side effects are slowly improving with one big however. I have a light rash on my back which is a little itchy. I am hoping this will go away as the Lex feels like it may be starting to work and I don't want to stop at this point. Anyone out there get a temporary rash with this med. It could also be the restoril I am taking to sleep at night as I think I had the rash prior to the Lex.
Thanks all - Steve
Posted by Steve3211 on January 6, 2004, at 16:41:45
In reply to Lexapro - Expectations, posted by BobYuma on January 6, 2004, at 12:14:02
Hey Bob,
Have you noticed though that the songs in your head don't bother you as much or as frequently? They aren't worrying me as much presently. Also entering my third week still on 5 mg and about to go to 7.5 the nausea has gone when I take the med at night but I still dry heave badly in the shower every morning. Ever experience this anyone.
Steve
Posted by Mariposa on January 6, 2004, at 16:44:24
In reply to Re: steve's eating again! hooray!, posted by Steve3211 on January 6, 2004, at 16:34:52
> Thanks R -
> Certainly seems that side effects are slowly improving with one big however. I have a light rash on my back which is a little itchy. I am hoping this will go away as the Lex feels like it may be starting to work and I don't want to stop at this point. Anyone out there get a temporary rash with this med. It could also be the restoril I am taking to sleep at night as I think I had the rash prior to the Lex.
> Thanks all - SteveYes I had the itchy rash on back. Went away on its own after couple of weeks.~~~8|8
Posted by Forbidden on January 6, 2004, at 16:45:48
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations, posted by Steve3211 on January 6, 2004, at 16:41:45
I have definitely had the nausea, but no heaves yet.. I have been on 10mg per day for about 3.5 weeks now.
> Hey Bob,
> Have you noticed though that the songs in your head don't bother you as much or as frequently? They aren't worrying me as much presently. Also entering my third week still on 5 mg and about to go to 7.5 the nausea has gone when I take the med at night but I still dry heave badly in the shower every morning. Ever experience this anyone.
> Steve
Posted by nicky847 on January 6, 2004, at 16:54:27
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations, posted by Forbidden on January 6, 2004, at 16:45:48
I had the morning shower heaves too..started getting them in the 2nd week..they went away by the 4th week..then came back for a couple of days..but havent had it for almost a week now..so hopefully thats the end of that chapter..
> I have definitely had the nausea, but no heaves yet.. I have been on 10mg per day for about 3.5 weeks now.
>
> > Hey Bob,
> > Have you noticed though that the songs in your head don't bother you as much or as frequently? They aren't worrying me as much presently. Also entering my third week still on 5 mg and about to go to 7.5 the nausea has gone when I take the med at night but I still dry heave badly in the shower every morning. Ever experience this anyone.
> > Steve
>
>
Posted by KathrynLex on January 6, 2004, at 17:08:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations, posted by Forbidden on January 6, 2004, at 16:45:48
Forbidden,
I have been taking 10 mg of Lex for about as long as you have (18 days). I'm wondering, how are you feeling? Less depressed/anxious? Noticing any change in side effects?
I feel really out of it, muddled thinking. My anxiety is letting up a bit though, and that's nice. I can't sleep through the night yet, but I don't feel quite as depressed. :)
K
Posted by Steve3211 on January 6, 2004, at 17:15:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations-Steve , posted by nicky847 on January 6, 2004, at 16:54:27
Thanks guys I find this board to be so helpful. Mariposa you are awesome - Really puts my mind at ease to know that rash should go away.
Nick the heaves are insane (perhaps an inappropriate term) in the morning for about 3 - 4 minutes then I feel actually quite a bit better. I am always most anxious in the morning, beginning of the day so maybe this is a reaction to the anxiety.
Posted by Forbidden on January 6, 2004, at 17:25:26
In reply to Question for Forbidden, posted by KathrynLex on January 6, 2004, at 17:08:57
Hi K,
I actually mistyped when I said how long I have been on Lex, I have been on it exacty 18 days as well! Crazy eh?
Anyway, I am feeling better I can tell - I still have bad days, or hours like today. I am getting these off/on headaches, some nasuea. I still feel some lightheadedness, but that was a big reason I started taking this. I do at times feel a bit out of it, as though it takes a bit longer for me to process information, you know what I mean?
I also have started waking up 2 or 3 times every night, but usually get back to sleep fairly quickly.
I never really felt depressed, but my Dr. told me that I am suffering from a type of depression fueled by anxiety, a type of depression that does not have the typical signs.
Nice speaking with you.....let's keep up the chat.
> Forbidden,
>
> I have been taking 10 mg of Lex for about as long as you have (18 days). I'm wondering, how are you feeling? Less depressed/anxious? Noticing any change in side effects?
>
> I feel really out of it, muddled thinking. My anxiety is letting up a bit though, and that's nice. I can't sleep through the night yet, but I don't feel quite as depressed. :)
>
> K
Posted by BobYuma on January 6, 2004, at 19:03:15
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations, posted by Steve3211 on January 6, 2004, at 16:41:45
> > > Hey Bob,
> Have you noticed though that the songs in your head don't bother you as much or as frequently? They aren't worrying me as much presently. Also entering my third week still on 5 mg and about to go to 7.5 the nausea has gone when I take the med at night but I still dry heave badly in the shower every morning. Ever experience this anyone. Steve > > >Hi, Steve.
I've read other postings about nausea being a side effect with Lexapro, but fortunately that particular one apparently proceeded with a light bounding step and skipped right over me, thank God.
About the song lyrics, I think you're right, maybe they've lessened ... or maybe I'm just getting use to it .. either way, I say yay.
By the way, I started on 10 mg's and am still there, and will probably stay there since it's helping the depression tremendously.Anyone care for a laugh? Don't throw eggs and I'll give you one...
Speaking of football [quiet out there] and the fact that all of us guys have TV-eyes from watching the playoffs and the college bowl games this weekend ... a university psychology professor had just given his students a lecture on manic depression. He pointed to one of their football team's linebackers sitting in his class and asked: "How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?"
The boy answered, "A football coach?"Take care all .. Bob
Posted by BobYuma on January 6, 2004, at 19:19:04
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations » BobYuma, posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:20:31
> > > Hi Bob,
Interesting about the song lyrics - I often have them going through my head too, but it's been that way my whole life, so I never thought of it as being anything unusual. I suppose there are worse things, unless of course it's Brittany Spears or something....
Richard > > >Hey Richard... You just did something Lexapro couldn't even do .. you made me n-a-u-s-e-o-u-s.
[Just kidding .. well not really .. I'm really pretty sick now...]
bob
Posted by Oldhand on January 6, 2004, at 19:28:17
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations, posted by KathrynLex on January 6, 2004, at 14:42:09
> Anjul-
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> I have the same problem with repeating song lyrics! It started when I began taking 10 mg of Lex.
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> KInclude me in the group repeating song lyrics in their head.
Shelley
Posted by Oldhand on January 6, 2004, at 19:37:13
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations » BobYuma, posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:20:31
Posted by melley on January 6, 2004, at 20:32:18
In reply to Re: Question for Forbidden, posted by Forbidden on January 6, 2004, at 17:25:26
It is good to read these posts and see what could be a side effect. I went from 5 to 10 mg and felt so sick! I did lose 5 pounds in 3 weeks (with no effort since I was on and off nauseous. ugh. But now I feel better that way.
> Hi K,
>
> I actually mistyped when I said how long I have been on Lex, I have been on it exacty 18 days as well! Crazy eh?
>
> Anyway, I am feeling better I can tell - I still have bad days, or hours like today. I am getting these off/on headaches, some nasuea. I still feel some lightheadedness, but that was a big reason I started taking this. I do at times feel a bit out of it, as though it takes a bit longer for me to process information, you know what I mean?
>
> I also have started waking up 2 or 3 times every night, but usually get back to sleep fairly quickly.
>
> I never really felt depressed, but my Dr. told me that I am suffering from a type of depression fueled by anxiety, a type of depression that does not have the typical signs.
>
> Nice speaking with you.....let's keep up the chat.
>
> > Forbidden,
> >
> > I have been taking 10 mg of Lex for about as long as you have (18 days). I'm wondering, how are you feeling? Less depressed/anxious? Noticing any change in side effects?
> >
> > I feel really out of it, muddled thinking. My anxiety is letting up a bit though, and that's nice. I can't sleep through the night yet, but I don't feel quite as depressed. :)
> >
> > K
>
>
Posted by BobYuma on January 6, 2004, at 20:32:37
In reply to Re: Lexapro - Expectations » KathrynLex, posted by Oldhand on January 6, 2004, at 19:28:17
> > > Include me in the group repeating song lyrics in their head.
Shelley > > >[Laughing] You're now officially in the singing-lyrics-in-our-head group, Shelly. Maybe we need to get a band to play along with us .. but would that mean that we'd have to start singing out loud? That could be bad ...
Bob
Posted by Mrs C. on January 6, 2004, at 20:43:02
In reply to Re: Excessive Sleepiness, posted by Kim B. on January 5, 2004, at 10:06:41
You should be feeling better any day now.I do know what you mean about being tired and wired at the same time. It does go away and you will make it through. Take comfort in knowing that many of us have had the same feelings. Its not you, its the medication and you will feel like yourself (minus depression) soon. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs C. on January 6, 2004, at 20:46:08
In reply to Re: Excessive Sleepiness - morning or night?, posted by John2222 on January 5, 2004, at 10:15:20
I take mine at night right before bed. When I used to feel "tired & wired" (I dont really feel that way very much anymore)it would be when I first woke up and lasted until about lunchtime. Hope that helps. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs C. on January 6, 2004, at 20:49:08
In reply to Lexapro side-effects, posted by Mandy Roberts on January 5, 2004, at 10:54:06
Yes, it truly does get better. The second week was the most difficult for me and I really didn't see much improvement until week 5. Just now starting to feel the true benefits of lex at 9 weeks. Hang in there and maybe try reading some older posts for reassurance. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs C. on January 6, 2004, at 20:56:43
In reply to Lexapro and Advil, posted by KathrynLex on January 5, 2004, at 19:24:21
I asked my doctor about advil when she prescribed lex to me. I have always suffered from tension headaches and advil was almost a daily thing for me. She said that advil is perfectly safe to take with lex. By the way, I have only had one headache since I began lex. Another benefit for me. Thanks for your post. Mrs. C.
Posted by vonnie on January 6, 2004, at 21:07:29
In reply to Re: Excessive Sleepiness - morning or night?, posted by John2222 on January 5, 2004, at 10:15:20
> Are you taking the Lexapro in the evenings or mornings? I'm wondering the same thing though--when should you take it? I thought morning was supposed to be best so you could sleep easier at night, but I've also heard of others taking it in the evening.
>
> Any opinions here?
>
> > I am starting week four of Lexapro. I have been taking 5mg but have started taking 10mg every other day. I am so lethargic and sleepy even during the day, but yet feel speedy at the same time. Does this go away and when will the anxiety attacks lessen they seem to be worse at the moment?
>
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My doctor had originally prescribed me to take lex at bedtime. However, I was having a really hard time sleeping, which was not unusual for me but seemed to be worse on Lex at night..so I asked a pharmacist and he said that these meds are usually taken in the morning. I just switched on my own, my sleeping is slightly better, still wake up with night sweats but my days have gotten weirder..terrible mood swings. I see the doc on Friday and will ask about this.
Posted by reluctant on January 6, 2004, at 21:49:16
In reply to Re: here it is . . . » reluctant, posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 15:05:12
Posted by Journeyman on January 6, 2004, at 21:52:40
In reply to I replied on the social board (nm) » Journeyman, posted by reluctant on January 6, 2004, at 21:49:16
r-
I'm missing something. "I replied on the social board."(?)
Richard
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