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Escitalopram - Does Lexapro Help With Tinnitus?
I have slight ringing in my ears and have tinnitus. Does lexapro help with that?
Antidepressant vs. Stimulant for Major Depression?
Hello, I have been dealing with depression for a few years and have had little success with antidepressants: Lexapro, Cymbalta, Pristiq... Either no effect or only side effects and of course the withdrawal after stopping the medications. I became very turned off and scared of antidepressants... read more
First day on Prozac 20 mg. Help?
Hi, I have super bad anxiety and depression. I was on Lexapro and Wellbutrin about a year ago when I stopped. I tried to take the Lexapro again but it made my heart beat irregular and ended up in the hopsital. Lately I've been having super bad panic attacks to the point I knew it was time to see a... read more
Orgasms using Cialis?
I have been on medication (20mg Lexapro) for over one month and I find it difficult to become erect whilst initiating sexual activities with my wife. The medication also makes it very difficult (most times not all) to climax. If I were to use Cialis. Would this assist with climax or mainly the... read more
Will 2 10mg Pills of Lexapro equal 20mg?
Will I still get the same effects as I would on a simple 20mg pill?
Trintellix - How long does it take for people to feel any improvement on average?
I have been on different anti-depressants for 30 years TCA's, SSRI and SNRI. Some i have taken worked for periods of time for example I had been on Lexapro 20mg for about 8 years and like others it stopped working. My Doctor put me on a TCA Doxepin and worked up to 200mg at bedtime Less depression... 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 hoping... read more
Do I have to wean off Cymbalta to get on Lexapro, or can I just stop cymbalta and start Lexapro?
I have been on Cymbalta 60mg for several years. It's starting not to help anymore with depression. Someone suggested I switch to Lexapro but I tried to wean off the Cymbalta and have terrible brain zaps and dizziness with panic attacks so I'm still on it. I wasn't told about the terrible withdraw... read more
Viibryd/Male sexual side effects?
Hey just started taking Viibyrd after weening off lexopro due to sexual side effects. My libido and erections seem impacted - could this be an initial symptom as I am just starting viibryd?
Switching from Effexor to lexapro - need advice ?
My doctor wants to switch me from 75 mg of Effexor to 10 mg of lexapro. I have more anxiety than depression and he thinks lexapro will be better. He told me just to take them at the same time and then after a few weeks stop taking Effexor. Seems not right... I'm thinking I'll do every other day for... read more
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 effects this late in... read more
When do withdrawal symptoms start after stopping Lexapro?
I took Lexapro for 5 weeks for anxiety/panic disorder and due to side effects constantly going even after 4 weeks i told my psychiatrist and she agreed and told me to ween off it for the next 4 days only taking half the pill. Made me feel more at ease the last day i felt good that i took it and... read more
3 weeks on Lexapro. Side effects are fatigue, insomnia, feeling jittery?
I’m new to this whole world of, well all of this. I had my first “anxiety attack” beginning of January, went to ER as I didn’t know what was going on. Ran tests, sent me home with a couple days worth of Ativan. The rest of that week, it was like a flip was switched and suddenly I was completely unab... read more
The doctor gave me Lexapro 10mg and I only took for 2 days and I’m having the worst side effects?
I’m really nervous! I took 10mg of Lexapro for 2 days! I’ve had hot flashes, loss of appetite, dizziness,my head feels numb (please tell me someone else has that) , nausea, it has made my anxiety 10x worse. Please someone help!! I’ve seen some older comments of some similar side effects. But would... read more
Will adding 30mg Buspar help 150mg Effexor XR treat my depression?
I currently take 150mg Effexor XR for depression, GAD, and panic disorder. Today my doctor added 10mg Buspar 3x a day, as well as 5mg Lexapro (he said it’ll help the anxiety). My depression has been really bad lately and I read on multiple websites that Buspar can help antidepressants fight d... read more
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