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Why can't I get up in the mornings while on Lexapro--feel drowsy and fall back into sleep?
I have been on Lexapro for just over a year and it has helped me tremendously with anxiety. In the beginning, I slep great and had lots of energy to get up. Now, I still sleep great, but can't get up in the mornings, but once I do get up am fine. I am still sleepy and can fall back into sleep... read more
Can lexapro cause hair loss and tremors?
I am taking Lexapro 10 mg daily (x 5 months) for anxiety. I began noticing hair loss within a month, whhch continues daily. I have also recently noticed fine tremors in my fingers and chattering of my teeth.
Lexapro - What can I do for the side effect of diarrhea to the point of dehydration ?
Took Lexapro and effect was almost immediate ! For the first time in my life I felt that I existed, I could actually feel myself (I know sounds strange ) but couldn't deal w/ the side effect. I have tried Zoloft but didn't like not feeling any emotion !
2 weeks on lexapro/ocd-review?
So I have been on Lexapro for aboue 2 weeks now, and would like some feedback. I was on it to help with aniexty/ocd thoughts. I obsess on negative/irrational suicidal thoughts. Before I use to keep obsessing on one negative thing, until another came up. But now I think about it for a little, and it... read more
Has anyone experienced cold turkey withdrawal of lexapro 20 mg taking for 20 years?
Did feel like brain damaged and partially functioning after headaches and mind zaps stopped? Did you experience deep depression afterward and high anxiety? I know now too late to taper, life destroyed is there hope?
Hi there after 2 yrs on Zoloft I switched to Lexapro .. Fine for two weeks then bang ... Panic ,?
... depression , panic, anxiety, crying heaps etc . Go advised me to switch back so I did , 5 days ago . I still feel awful . Anyone done this and how long does it last !! I'm Also on Epilim ( sodium valproate) for Bipolar 2
How long does it take for Lexapro to work ?
I have anxiety and depression and have been on Lexapro for a month and a half. I'm currently on 5mg at bedtime. I am still tired, no motivation, dizzy and feel hopeless and useless. Is 5mg too low and maybe I need a higher dose or is lexapro causing these issues.
Is it normal that I still have some anxiety when I am on my 6th week of cipralex/lexapro?
I started cipralex (Lexapro) 6 weeks ago (1st week at 5mg and then went to my regular dose of 10mg). I generally feel better especially at night but in the morning i still get some anxiety and sometimes i feel nauseated. I still have some trouble sleeping at night. I fall asleep no problem but i... read more
How do I get off lexapro and start zoloft?
my dr said the Zoloft would be better for anxiety. he said just take my Lexapro today and Zoloft tomorrow no weaning necessary cause they are basically the same drug???
Lexapro side effects, making me hyper?
Hi, I'm worried that the lexapro I'm taking for over a year is affecting my concentration. I feel very hyper all the time, which is not like me, I'm usually placid and easy going. I feel like i have ADD and ADHD. I also have almost verbal diarrhoea, and blurt things out that I... read more
How safe is tramadol and lexapro together?
50 mg of tramadol ... two pills four times a day... ususally just take three at night for pain. 20 mg of lexapro... taken at night.
Protonix with Lexapro?
Is anyone taking Lexapro for GAD with Protonix for GERD? I have been on 15mg of Lexapro for 31 days now. I have noticed a good improvement, but had to start taking Protonix due to middle of the night acid reflux which is getting better. I am also on Klonopin. My recent increased anxiety could be... read more
5 weeks on lexapro 10mg and I still don't feel good should I uo my dose or wait a bit longer?
5 weeks on 10 mg still have no energy and anxiety ..should I wait a couple of more weeks Or just increase to 15 ..my doctor said I can increase if I need to but I want the lowest dose as possible thank you in advance
I really need to find out if it's better to take Prozac in the morning or at bedtime?
I had been on the Lexapro for quite some time, that I felt I was getting immune to it somehow. So, I asked my doctor for something stronger and she (reluctantly) prescribed Prozac. At any rate, I started the Prozac about a week ago taking it, as prescribed, each morning. I wouldn't say... read more
I just moved up to 10mgs of Lexapro and have had severe diarrhea and gas, with bloating. Has anyone?
... else had this trouble?
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