Escitalopram Questions (Page 5)

Escitalopram - Has anyone had problem with weight gain on Lexapro? If so, when did it begin?

I began Lexapro in early May of 2016 and it has helped me so much, but for about a week I have been feeling very sleepy during the day, eating excessively, and spending money more than usual. I like how I feel so much, I hope these changes are transitory and not due to medication.

Lexapro escitalopram side effects due to wrong dose.( Anxiety / Depression)?

Hi All, 4 weeks of trying to battle with mild depression, anxiety and repetitive thoughts without them I finally gave in and I started taking escitalopram ( Lexapro) but under a different brand name 10 mg two weeks ago. To begin with I messed up the way I took my meds. I started taking by... read more

Prozac - What is it like going back on fluoxetine after being off for a year?

I am contemplating going back on fluoxetine after being off of it for a little over a year. When I went off Fluox (40mg) I started taking Lexapro (escitalopram 20mg). Just wondering about side effects and effectiveness when starting back up. I experienced some side effects for the first couple of... read more

Lexapro / escitalopram - how long to notice benefits? Best to take morning or night?

I've recently been diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder. I've always been an off / on anxious person who over thinks everything but due to a 5 week illness the GAD slowly built up on me and then all of a sudden I had 5 days straight of not being able to think straight, feeling... read more

Lexapro to Pristiq for anxiety?

Has anyone switched from generic Lexapro (escitalopram) to generic Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) with success? Was on Lexapro 20mg for about 5 years and then it stopped working for my anxiety and panic disorder. Was having bad panic attacks. Doctor put me on generic Pristiq. Started with 25 mg for 2... read more

Does stopping Lexapro 5mg after 5 days cause side effects?

I have been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) 5mg a week ago for depression and anxiety. After four days I had worst side effects such as insomnia, feverish, and burning sensation. I called my doctor and he told me to discontinue the drug and we can find alternatives after two weeks (he is on... read more

Escitalopram - Day 6 on Lexapro. Feel horrible. Anxiety, major fatigue, insomnia. Do I continue?

Dr days side effects are normal and will subside in 4/6 weeks.

Escitalopram - How do you cope with taking Lexapro in the first few weeks?

My wife have been taking Lexapro for three weeks for anxiety and depression caused by increase anxiety and taking Buspirone for two weeks. The first two weeks, the doctor prescribed 10mg but 10mg caused extreme fatigue and made her feel very lethargic. She also experienced other side effects. We... read more

Escitalopram - Week 2 worse than Week 1?

I'm a 33 year old male who's been struggling with anxiety/depression/insomnia for the past month. I tried bupropion but that seemed to make my anxiety/insomnia worse! I switched to escitalopram 12 days ago. My doctor told me to start with 5mg for the first two days, then up it to 10mg.... read more

Aripiprazole - Aripriprazole and anxiety?

Did anyone have anxiety as a side effect from aripriprazole? I’m taking it with escitalopram.

Escitalopram - Does Lexapro increase have side effects?

My GP recently increased my dose from 10mg to 20mg. After about 2 weeks of 20mg things have become really bad, i feel like I am going insane. I don’t feel like myself, I feel very numb, I don’t feel all warm in fuzzy inside when I see my partner or the people I love, I just feel this... read more

Escitalopram - Has anyone used lexapro and cannabis?

I recently started taking lexapro and I know it takes a few weeks until it works has anyone been on lexapro and took cannabis or is it a bad interaction? I am reaching out to my provider about this but I have not got a call back so thought it was worth a try to ask?

What is the lowest dose of Escitalopram that has helped you?

Does escitalopram cause weight gain?

I have recently been prescribed 5mg escitalopram as my anxiety and depression is at its worst but my only problem is really don’t want to gain weight as I am struggling with it.

Is it fine to masturbate if on medication of clonazepam and escitalopram along with propranolol?