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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... 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... read more
Lexapro - does it get worse before it gets better?
Hi all, I've been on many SSRI's in the past and had no side effects from any of them. This is my 5th day on lex an am having some joint pains, ringing ears and my left wrist is a bit swollen. The 1st 2 days were AMAZING - absolutely no anxiety, couldn't worry if i tried. Started to... read more
Why has Lexapro made me so emotional and paranoid & very jumpy sense starting? When will it stop?
I can’t take much more of this! Help
Lexapro - Not working after almost 4 full weeks, should I still give it time?
I am 22 years old and suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I avoid social situations and even feel uncomfortable around my family. This has caused me to never really develop real relationships with friends or boys. I'm approaching 1 month of taking 10mg per day of Lexapro... read more
Can I not take Lexapro on the day I know I will be drinking heavily?
I will be going to a huge party Friday and was wondering if I don't take it Friday With me knowing I'll be at this said so party. I have just started taking it 3 days ago. Will it be alright since I have just started taking it? I know the doctor told me it would take at least 2or3 months... read more
Don’t feel much different on escitalopram/Lexapro after 4 weeks, should I stick it out or change??
4 weeks ago I was prescribed 5 mg of escitalopram for mild anxiety and depression, however I don’t feel much if any different, I have good days and bad days which is what It was like before I started the medication, there seem to be more good days and bad days at the moment, is this a sign of... read more
Should I increase my Lexapro dose?
I’ve been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 12 days now. I’m supposed to see my doctor in another ~2 weeks. I’m feeling better than I was before I started back on Lexapro (I was on it years ago), but I’m still not feeling great. Still pretty darn depressed and generally anxious a lot... read more
Has anyone gained a lot of weight on Lexapro?
I have gained 45lbs in a year from lexapro. I tried to go to wellbutrin but experienced depression and irritability and irate moments. did anyone go from lexapro to another drug that helped them the same way without the weight gain ?
Starting week 4 on Lexapro?
I just need reassurance from someone that takes escitalopram that they start feeling better maybe after 5 or 6 weeks. I am only on 10 mg but my doctor does not want to raise my dose yet due to the side affects of going up. Anxiety is not as bad but days still struggle. But the depression is a lot... read more
Started Lexapro 6 days ago to treat health anxiety but experience side effects. Continue or stop?
I started Lexapro six days ago for Health Anxiety as I suffer from a chronic gut disease. I am taking 5 gr in the morning with some food. Day 1: drowsiness and diarrhea. Day 2, 3 and 4: dizzy, general feeling of unwell, lose of appetite due to nausea. Day 4: all the above plus a slight headache.... read more
Three weeks on Lexapro. When will I feel better?
I started Lexapro three weeks ago. I was on 5 mg for one week and then 10 mg for the last two weeks. I’ve had maybe three good-ish days in the past three weeks but that’s it. I have depression and GAD at the severe end. I’m still experiencing horrendous morning anxiety when I wake... read more
Escitalopram - Does Lexapro cause a weird feeling in your head?
I was just prescribed Lexapro. I took the first 6 doses at 5mg and tonight was my first time taking 10mg. I fell asleep and woke up in the middle of the night in pure panic. My vision was blurry and I felt like I was dying. And for the 6 days my head has been feeling strange. Almost described as... read more
Should I continue escitalopram or Lexapro?
I was diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder (quiet BPD) just this past Tuesday, I started 10 mg of Lexapro this past Tuesday as well, and basically day 3, so last night I was filled with anxiety it felt like there was no escape I soon could not fall asleep because it felt as if my... read more
How long do certain side effects of Lexapro, trazodone and buspirone last?
I have been on these medications well into at least two months. Since I started I have had severe nausea vomiting and diarrhea. I can't keep any food down and also loosing weight. This happens everyday. Will it stop?
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