Lexapro Questions (Page 18)

Is hair loss a side effect of Lexapro?

I received a heart transplant 2 years ago. I'm on 2 meds which I HAVE to take that can cause hair loss - prograf and prednisone. I also take lexapro, hydrochlorothiazide, a statin and famotidine - all of which can also cause hair loss. My hair is very thin. It doesn't fall out in clumps... read more

Does seroquel cause hot flashes?

I'm taking 400 mg of seroquel 300mg of lithium 20 mg of lexapro plus Xanax and thyroid meds. I've been getting really bad hot flashes. Everyone else will be freezing and I will be sweating. I want to know if anyone else has expirenced this? And if so is it a serious side effect?

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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... 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... 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.... 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... 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

How do I switch from my Celexa to my Lexapro?

Hello everyone! I am taking Celexa now and have went from 20 mg to 10 mg the last few days. I am unsure how long to taper off of my Celexa. I have my Lexapro on hand and I'm not sure how/when to start taking it. Has anyone out there made this switch before? I really need advice please. I have... 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,... read more