Lexapro Questions (Page 18)

Anxiety - What drugs are similar to lexapro?

Is lexapro a better alternative for tinnitus sufferer than Xanax?

I have suffered tinnitus for 3 months and Xanax helps to reduce the volume and my anxiety. Now the ENT wants to to change to Lexapro..Is it a better alternative? I read it actually increase the intensity of tinnitus..is this true? can both drug be taken together? Any reason why he wants me to... read more

Is terrible burning and pain under the skin a symptom of Lexapro withdrawal?

I had to come off Lexapro in April due to the generic med not doing it's job. I never had problems but have had such terrible burning under my skin in extremities, especially my right arm, that I just want to die. What can I do to help this - any natural thing I can take? and is this part of the... read more

Day 4 lexapro have tingling and strange sensation in arms, anyone else had this, will it go away?

day 4 of lexapro and i am having tingling and a weird sensation in both arms. i have had the same feeling in my legs, has anyone else had this effect and does it or did it go away? i have never had anything like this before, so i know it has to be related to the lexapro. the dr said its not a... read more

How long does it take for lexapro to start working after increasing the dose?

Hi , I took 5 mg lexapro for 4 weeks then 10 mg for 8 weeks and 15mg for for 4 weeks , I'm now on week 4 of 20mg and while I'm starting to feel a bit better I'm still not feeling great , I'm getting very worried that lexapro is not going to work for me as I feel I have worked my way up through the... read more

Does it work better to take lexapro in the am or pm?

Will Lexapro help for vertigo too ?

Hello. I have severe anxiety, depression, headaches, severe vertigo and am medication resistant. I've tried about 20 different antidepressants with no luck due to side effects. My question is, has anyone heard of lexapro helping with vertigo along with the anxiety/depression part of it. I've had 3... read more

Just switched from lexapro to paxil help?

I was on 20 Mgs for close to 8 weeks it didnt work for severe anxiety panic and depression I switched directly to paxil 20 Mgs will I have to wait another four plus weeks to see if this works

Taking lexapro and protein powder(contains l tryptophan). Is this going to cause serotonin syndrome?

Have been agitated ,confused and memory problems. Its only protein powder, naturally contain amino acids including tryptophan.

Been on lexapro 20mg for 4 years, feel it's not working for me anymore. Sadness, hopelessness!?

So in 2009 I had my first baby. I've had GAD since I was 19, was on Effexor XR for a short time before getting pregnant, was off it during my pregnancy and despite being more worried than average, I had a great pregnancy and delivery. However I had horrible, constant panic attack anxiety directly... read more

Escitalopram/Lexapro side effects?

I have been taking 10mg of Escitalopram for just over four months now for severe anxiety, ocd and depression. It has worked amazingly and has made me able to actually go out in public again without having severe anxiety and panic attacks. It was pretty rough at the beginning of taking the med. I... read more

Lexapro - Am I really supposed to feel way worse before I feel better?

I have been battling what I thought was mild anxiety for as long as I can remember. Even in my childhood! Here lately with added professional stress I couldn't get past what's been a constant struggle anymore and spoke to my doctor and a counselor. I had tried other meds like Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa,... read more

I have been on lexapro 10mg for 4 days now, and am wondering when the awful side effects will stop?

I was prescribed lexapro 10 mg for severe anxiety/ depression. Today is my 4th day and I've already had 1 panic attack the second day I was on the medication. I had not had any panic attacks for a while before starting this medicine which is what raised my concern. I take the lexapro in the... read more

Has anyone experienced lack of motivation and social desires while on lexapro? sorry for my English?

2 weeks on lexapro, my interest has gone, and I'm feeling empty , I hate when people asking me a question and I have lost social connection sitting among people is too hard job for me. going outside, taking bath, brushing my teeth is not that much easy for me anymore.

Lexapro and appetite?

I've been taking lexapro for abut 4 days now and I've noticed that I no longer get hungry. I eat because I know I need to but I am also realizing that I never feel full. Is this normal?