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Posted by Simus on July 31, 2004, at 17:53:18
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on July 31, 2004, at 17:19:18
Hi there Calico Cat! (As a side note, I love cats, and have a soft spot for calico cats.)
Mystic is right, 10 days is a VERY short time to make a determination on Lexapro. But sleepiness is a common side effect. It made me sleepy during the day, and I used to fall asleep at my desk at work. (That was so embarrassing!) I am no longer on Lexapro - just Wellbutrin now - but many are happy with their results on Lexapro.
I know Mystic already asked, but are you on Wellbutrin, or have you taken it before? It isn't for everyone, but some people do very well on the Lexapro/Wellbutrin combination. They seem to kind of support/compensate for each other.
Good luck, and again welcome.
Simus
Posted by sexylexy on August 1, 2004, at 0:50:27
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on July 31, 2004, at 17:19:18
Hey CC,
Welcome to the Yo Yos, we call ourselves that because of our many ups and downs. If you need support and friendship you have come to the right place. Here you can totally be yourself and everyone is so wonderful. It is sooo nice to find women who have had the same experiences as you. I have been on lex since december and really know I would not have made it though the first month or graduate school without these women. So welcome.
10 days is a very short time to be on lexapro. I work with psychiatrist and most of them have been very disapointed with the "magical" 10 mg dosage. After being on 10mg for 9 weeks and not being very impressed, with it my p-doc put me up to 15mg which was night and day. Then up to 20mg which was a little too much for me. Everyone has there own dosage. I have been feeling so good lately that I am on 5mgs doing pretty, well, except PMS... but that has been much BETTER since dropping my dosage.
About the wellbutrin, what are you taking lex for? Wellbutrin does give you that burst of energy but it is also not that great for people that have anxiety and a lot of people, I have had expereince with ( I am a Liscensed Masters Social Worker) find Wellbutrin alone not to be effective. However, there are exceptions, like Simus is doing GREAT on it. If you want to take Wellbutrin, and you have anxiety along with your depression or whatever, you may want to keep a Xanax on hand just incase the Wellbutrin makes you more anxious. It may however be a good thing if the Lexapro is making you sleepy. When I first started I had insomnia for two weeks. I was also really spacy for the first few weeks too. The side effects do pass so hang in there if you can. Good luck and let us know if we can help!!!
Cheers!
Lexy
Posted by calico cat on August 1, 2004, at 8:54:40
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . . » calico cat, posted by Simus on July 31, 2004, at 17:53:18
Hi everyone. Thanks for getting back to me.
I was on wellbutrin after being on effexor. The wellbutrin did nothing and I couldn't sleep. Then I was on the lex and the wellbutrin. NOw I am just on the lexapro. Yesterday I was such a zombie all day. I could not move very quickly. The mornings are the best for me. I'll probably take a nap again. Taking naps just makes me feel so lazy and unproductive.
The reason I was wanting to go back to wellbutrin is the burst of energy it gave me. It was probably just nervous energy but it got me moving even if the wellbutrin didn't make me feel better emotionally - I think the lack of sleep did not help either.
I find that I like talking about these medications because no one I know seems to understand, Calico Cat
Posted by Simus on August 1, 2004, at 10:45:15
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . ., posted by calico cat on August 1, 2004, at 8:54:40
> I was on wellbutrin after being on effexor.
Can I ask how long you were on effexor, how it worked for you, and why you stopped taking it? I was on Effexor for a few years, and it worked better than the SSRIs for me.
> The wellbutrin did nothing and I couldn't sleep. Then I was on the lex and the wellbutrin.
How did you feel on Lex and Wellbutrin combination at that time?
> Now I am just on the lexapro. Yesterday I was such a zombie all day. I could not move very quickly. The mornings are the best for me. I'll probably take a nap again. Taking naps just makes me feel so lazy and unproductive.
>
> The reason I was wanting to go back to wellbutrin is the burst of energy it gave me. It was probably just nervous energyForgive me if you already know this, but the Lexapro, an SSRI, targets serotonin in the brain. Wellbutrin targets different brain chemicals, such as norephineprin and dopamine. Effexor is an SNRI, which targets serotonin and norephineprin. (I believe this is accurate - it's been a while since I read up on it). So if you did better on Effexor than Lexapro, you might actually feel better on the Lexapro with a low dose of Wellbutrin. But you have only been ont he Lex 11 days now, so it is a little early to judge the effectiveness of Lexapro.
> but it got me moving even if the wellbutrin didn't make me feel better emotionally - I think the lack of sleep did not help either.
> no one I know seems to understandThat's the nice thing about this board. Between all of us, you are likely to find someone who has been through exactly what you have a question on. Not even doctors can really tell us what to expect because they haven't lived through it themselves. Sometimes I wish they would live a month or so on these drugs just to get a little more compassion for us who are suffering through the med thing.
God bless,
Simus
Posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . . » calico cat, posted by Simus on August 1, 2004, at 10:45:15
Hi Simus. It sounds like we are almost in the same boat. I took effexor for almost 2 years. I gained weight - 20 pounds. I then reduced down to 75 mg with the hopes of losing the weight. Shortly thereafter, I went on the pill to control my period. And, the effexor just stopped working, but I wanted to get off due to the side effects. Starting from March to May I took effexor and wellbutrin. I felt so awful, mostly due to the effexor withdrawal. Then I was on wellbutrin alone for almost a month. I was thinking of just stopping as I could feel like this with no meds. Then in June I went to a psych np - she added the lex to the wellbutrin - I only did this for 3 weeks, but I started to feel really well. I could sleep and I had energy. NOw it is just 10 mg of lexapro and I am feeling so awful today. At first I felt well but the fatigue is overwhelming. I go back on Aug. 18th so I will ask her.
Sometimes I get really discouraged because I thought medication should make you better, but it is hard to tell before you get into all of it. And, thanks for the information about all the medicines. I think the serontonin is what my brain needs the most for sleep - except now I feel asleep all the time. Thanks for letting me vent, Calico Cat
Posted by ednababish on August 2, 2004, at 9:56:38
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . .-follow for Simus, posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
Calico Cat,
If helps at all, my pdoc says that most peole do need a combination of a couple of AD's to treat their symptoms--that one is usually not a perfect fit for each individual's case and that this is perfectly normal. As for me, I am a big proponant of better living through chemistry. Good luck!
Edna
Posted by simus on August 2, 2004, at 10:30:45
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . .-follow for Simus, posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
> Sometimes I get really discouraged because I thought medication should make you better
Yeah... You, me, and hundreds of others on Psycho-Babble are all in the same boat on this one. You aren't venting, just stating the obvious. But we just keep plugging along. At least we have someone to talk to about it here. And there is always going to be someone here who understands because they lived it, as opposed to our family and friends and even our doctors.
As for the weight issue... sigh... I'm ready for the antidepressant that makes people LOSE weight.
Best of luck, and keep us informed.
Simus
Posted by anxious babe on August 2, 2004, at 11:59:51
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show, posted by jlynne on July 30, 2004, at 0:08:43
Oh does anyone know who Luca is on ER - I have to have him there!
Hey jlynne it's so good to have you back...how are you?
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:19:47
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin and. . .-follow for Simus, posted by calico cat on August 2, 2004, at 9:50:59
Hey calico..sorry you are struggling..I know for me it has been a rollercoaster ride ups and downs last week I felt just horrible but it didnt last as long as it usuallly does..I have been on lex for 5 months and I was supposed to go off it and try prozac but everytime I think about doing it I start to feel a little better...I'm also doing intense therapy which is helping but all I know is that you have to stick with it until you are really sure it isnt going to work...I wouldve gone off it many many times if it wasnt for all the angels in this very room...I get discouraged I come in here and i vent and all of a sudden there are all these angels telling you that you can do it and their experiences I know that some people think that being in here brings them down and doesnt let them get ahead but it sure does for others...I love every single angel in here and they have helped me through so many rough times...
What is important more important than anything else is to do what you feel is right and if you need to try something else go ahead but for the drs to tell you that the lex is going to be fast acting and all your fears and depression will be gone is just not right it takes time and patience and a lot prayers and you have plenty of them right here...So take care and try to have hope we are here to help you...Take care Mystic
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:20:56
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???..hahhhaha wahhhhh Mystic
Posted by simus on August 2, 2004, at 18:47:32
In reply to Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:20:56
> Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???
July 5 - Cancer
Posted by trucker on August 2, 2004, at 19:30:02
In reply to Re: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by simus on August 2, 2004, at 18:47:32
> > Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???
>
> July 5 - Cancer
>
>//////////////////////////////////////////////// i am a pieces/aries march 20trucker
Posted by sexylexy on August 2, 2004, at 20:04:40
In reply to Re: Hey everyone, posted by trucker on August 2, 2004, at 19:30:02
Leos Rule!!!! August 15th, t-minus 13 days and the Boy comes back in 12 DAYS!!!! Yippie
Love Ya,
Lexy
Posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 20:57:32
In reply to Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 18:20:56
> Hey everyone arent there a ton of leos in here..give it up when are the birthdays???..hahhhaha wahhhhh Mystic
Hey, girl . . . here is another leo!! mine is August 20th. Are you leo, mystic? i guess i missed out on this the first time around, eh? Oh, well . . . i am here *this* time, and almost ready to ROAR again:~)
/\/\/\/\ YAY LEOS /\/\/\/\
...jlynne
Posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 21:03:06
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show » jlynne, posted by anxious babe on August 2, 2004, at 11:59:51
> Hey jlynne it's so good to have you back...how are you?
Thanks, A-B . . . i am doing ok, but withdrawing from the lex and that is no fun. I feel like i have little electical shocks going through my head every once in awhile and i still get kind of dizzy somtimes, but i think i am over the worst of it.
How are you doing? I tried to keep up with the posts, but my mind hasn't retained a whole lot from the past month.
(((hugs))) . . . jlynne
Posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 21:06:10
In reply to Re: Hey everyone » mystic, posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 20:57:32
mystic, you are the best angel of all. You have kept us all together, and you make me smile when you crack the whip for people not posting. thank you for being so caring and thoughtful, and the emails during my difficult time helped more than you will know.
((((mystic)))) . . . jlynne
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 22:06:35
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey Jlynne...we started this together and we will stick together...I was keeping your seat warm and waiting for you to come back {{{{{{HUG}}}}} .. So you have decided to come off the meds all together...I hope that is good for you and you will be tip top shape again...My birthday would be the 8th of august..and my melissa's is the 6th of august..we are 20 years apart...hahaha....Well I'm off catch up to all of you later..I knew there were some august birthdays out there!!!!!!!!!...I'm so happy you are back Jlynne...Simus and I did the best we could getting everyone rustled up from time to time but they always come through...take care Your friend...Mystic
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 22:24:43
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...heard from Mrs C and she hopes that everyone is doing good..and she misses everyone but has been really busy...Her sister was visiting for a couple of weeks and now her mother-in-law has died..although a good thing as she was suffering but never an easy thing to have happen...So please keep her in your prayers as she has a lot of school work to catch up on also and is very stressed...She has always been there for us and we are always there for her..she just wanted everyone to know that she hasnt deserted us just had to take a timeout..Thanks...Mystic
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 22:31:36
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
Hey everyone...I think I have to name names..I hate it when it comes to this but I just have to..Now trucker what is going on with you..You have been very quiet lately so spill it...And K did we lose her completely holy moly it has been weeks and weeks...We have lost Anakin again she gets a puppy and we are all of a sudden chopped liver...not good...Em if you still read the posts we still miss you and would appreciate a hello once in a while but understand if you cant...Mag Mag Mag..Where did you go we havent heard from you in forever...helllllllooooooooooo...bridetobe I know that your upcoming wedding is right around the corner we are praying for you and we hope that you are feeling good and are getting excited..send us a quick line to let us know...Ok then there is the ever steady people that I can say thank you to....Simus..always the one to give great advice and is always there in the shadows and there right at the right time...Lexy oh yes she is faithfull..waiting patiently for her honey to come home in 12 days then I will have to rustle her up also...but we will give her a little break hahahah...We all appreciate everyones help and I know shut up Heidi already ahahhahah.....But just seeing if you were still listening to me....Hope everyone is great and feeling ok...Your friend and yo yo..Mystic....and yes I keep saying we because I do have a mouse in my pocket..hahaha
Posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 22:33:48
In reply to Redirected Lexaproers, posted by jlynne on March 13, 2004, at 1:31:16
And no I did not forget about anxious babe we havent heard from her in a while and she owes me an e-mail...and Lynne we would appreciate an update..I keep in touch but a line or two on the boards so you dont get lost would be nice..haahha...Ok ok i'm off...Mystic
Posted by trucker on August 3, 2004, at 0:24:29
In reply to RE::: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 22:31:36
ok dear i here... mystic!!! i am maybe moving .. if i sell my house.. and i started taking the meds for pcos... and i feel more healthy on the meds for pcos
trucker
Posted by trucker on August 3, 2004, at 0:30:59
In reply to P.S. Mystic . . ., posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 21:06:10
mystic!!!! thankyou for being you
trucker
Posted by simus on August 3, 2004, at 0:49:29
In reply to RE::: The Lexy Show » anxious babe, posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 21:03:06
> withdrawing from the lex and that is no fun. I feel like i have little electical shocks going through my head every once in awhile and i still get kind of dizzy somtimes, but i think i am over the worst of it.
Are you taking any meds at all now???
> I tried to keep up with the posts, but my mind hasn't retained a whole lot from the past month.I understand what that is like!!!
Simus
Posted by simus on August 3, 2004, at 0:51:28
In reply to P.S. Mystic . . ., posted by jlynne on August 2, 2004, at 21:06:10
> mystic, you are the best angel of all. You have kept us all together, and you make me smile when you crack the whip for people not posting. thank you for being so caring and thoughtful
Ditto
Posted by simus on August 3, 2004, at 0:57:17
In reply to RE: Hey everyone, posted by mystic on August 2, 2004, at 22:24:43
> heard from Mrs..mother-in-law has died..
Please pass along our sympathies, Mystic. Thanks for keeping us posted. (Hope you and Mel has a good day today.)
Simus
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