Lexapro Questions (Page 12)

Duloxetine - No libido and extreme anxiety?

I was on Celexa for several years for anxiety and depression. I was then prescribed Lexapro for another 3 years. I tried to stop taking it but each time the anxiety, in particular would return and with full force. In a difficult high anxiety situation I would get a feeling that my blood pressure... read more

When is the best time to take my Lexapro 10mg?

I wake up at different times all week. Ive been taking it at 10pm at night. My dreams have become wildly intense. Real life feeling. My anxiety have died down a big bit but I'm only on my second week and i have noticed that i get a little extra anxious towards the end of my day. I am still... read more

Does Lexapro make you irritable?

I started taking Lexapro at the end of May 2017. I started out on 10mg and it worked great, as I was depressed and have never been on anti depressants before. However, in June my dose bumped up to 20mg and it has been fine but here lately, I have noticed that I have been super irritable and I get... read more

LEXAPRO first week, feedback, and short episodes of spontaneous happiness? Side effects decreasing?

Hello! New to the site, wanted to share my experience and hopefully get some positive comments and tips!. 24 y/o male (strong and traiend, nice job, international lawyer recently graduated, nice carrer prospects, musician and singer, pretty content overall [spoiler: now that i'm getting better... read more

What anti depressant has least sexual side effects for women? Lexapro, Effexor, or Cymbalta?

Lexapro - what's your experience when it comes to side effects??

Hey everyone! First post here. Today is day 11 for me taking 10mg of Escitalopram. I'm also on 50mg of Lorsartan for high BP. I've been on Losartan before and didn't have any side effects with that med. I spoke with my Dr today and he said that I shouldn't be having these side... read more

On Lexapro & can’t lose weight. Is that common?

I am 9 months post partum. I started taking Lexapro about 4 months ago, right after I finished breast feeding. I can’t seem to lose any baby weight. It did take me awhile after my first son to lose weight, but I was also on Lexapro. Could Lexapro cause me to not lose weight! Anyone else... read more

Anyone know how long until my drug induced hairloss will stop?

Lexapro and Zoloft mad my hair fall out starting around 2 weeks. It increased and peaked at about 6-8 weeks and then slowed only some. I used minoxidil for over a year with the Lexapro bc I didn't want to go off of it. I finally decided to go off of it and my hairloss slowed down a few weeks... read more

How do I safely change from taking Lexapro at noon to taking it before bed?

I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder not too long ago, and I’ve been taking Lexapro. This is my first time ever taking a medication for anxiety, and it’s been helping out a lot. I believe I shouldn’t be taking it at noon. When I take it at noon, I feel very tired for a few... read more

Does Lexapro diarrhea last for a while or how can I help it?

I’ve been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now and I wake up every morning and use the bathroom and it’s been diarrhea almost every day, I know this could be a side effect but I didn’t think it would be happening after taking it for almost a month, what should I do?

Escitalopram - Does lexapro cause floaters in eyes ?

I have been on lexapro one week and have suddenly developed floaters in my right eye , I am very worried by this I can't help thinking there's some connection with lexapro .

Buspirone and weight gain?

It should not make me gain weight but I believe it is. I was taking Lexapro for a year and I gained over 20 pounds and it made me depressed and self conscious. I came off of the medication and lost the 20 pounds in a few months. I explained to my doctor that I was still suffering from anxiety, but... read more

Should I split my Lexapro dose?

I’m currently on Lexapro 10 mg daily, and it will have been 1 week tomorrow. I’m getting pretty bad anxiety in the mornings, at night, and whenever I’m in a car or out in public. I’ve been taking my 10 mg at night right before I go to bed for the past few days. Would... read more

Lexapro withdrawal symptoms after 2 months of use?

I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months for panic attacks and because of the side effects I decided to stop it.It made me feel like a walking zombie and now, 1 month after use I'm having withdrawal symptoms that are so hard to cope with. Derealisation/depersonalization is the most... read more

Any success stories on Lexapro 2.5mg?