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So sleepy with Lexapro, help!?
I have had extreme anxiety that left me in a non-functioning state I have tried several pills and nothing helped until Lexapro! I have been on 10 mg of Lexapro since February 10th. I started taking it around 10am, this last week I started taking it at night. I feel awesome but I also feel like I... read more
Lexapro - can it start making you feel worse before making you feel better?
This is my first go around with antidepressants. I started off with 5 mg of generic lexapro 5 days ago and on the 3rd day my psychoatrist upped to 10 mg. i have been feeling anxious and more depressed but she says that thats how they make you feel in the beginning. Is this normal? Do they typically... read more
Taking Fluoxetine (generic Prozac) at night instead of the morning?
Okay, another thing I'm contemplating is trying to take my Fluoxetine at night instead of the morning. I did this also when I was taking Cipralex (a.k.a. Lexapro/escitalopram) and it worked better for me, as if I'd take the Cipralex in the morning, I'd end up having to work my way... read more
Does anyone have any experience from withdrawing from Lexapro?
Does anyone have any experience from withdrawing from Lexapro (20 mg for one and a half years)? My daughter is having a tough time tapering off lexapro. She is getting sweats, anxiety, moodiness and manic like actions. Let me know if anyone has successfully weaned off a SSRI and what happened... read more
What do you feel like when an antidepressant starts to work I have major depression anxiety ptsd?
On lexapro 19 days no relief so far please help
What is the best way to taper off Lexapro?
Please share some of your thoughts, The doctors seem to think tapering off by 5 I can off in two weeks after being on for a year. I do not see in any way how this is possible. The withdrawals i have are, headaches, extreme tiredness, dizzy spells, shocks, stomach cramps.. and that just the... read more
Pristiq - Has this caused weight gain or loss in you, and if so how much?
I have been taking Lexipro for a year now and although it has helped with my anxiety it has also caused me to gain 10 pounds. I’ve asked my doctor if there’s a medicine that doesn’t cause weight gain and she recommended Pristiq, and mentioned that it might cause weight loss. As a... read more
Does Lexapro cause lack of motivation?
Hi, I am a 23 year old woman currently taking 10 mg of Lexapro a day. I've been on it for 2 years and my panic attacks and major depression has subsided. However, I am still feeling a major lack of motivation and disinterest in activities that used to engage me. I am able to go about my life... read more
Can Lexapro cause weight gain without changing diet?
Hello, I am a very active person, eat healthy on a regular basis and recently started taking Lexapro for GAD. I have read so much information on this site about Lexapro causing weight gain and so far I have actually lost my appetite, and finding myself eating a lot less. Do you think the weight... read more
Has anyone ever successfully quit Lexapro?
I have slowly weaned off of Lexapro over a month and for the past week have been not taking any, and my obsessive negative thoughts and anger are out of control. I can't sleep. I've also experienced frequent bouts of anxiety, jitteriness and upset stomach throughout the day, even over... read more
Lexapro withdrawal is horrible... how long will it last?
What causes the "brain zaps"? These symptoms are scaring me so much. Please help? Thank you
I take 10mg lexapro in the morning, can I have a beer tonight?
I'm going to the races tonight, wondering if I could have a beer? Thank you!
Did increasing Lexapro to 20 mg help with anxiety?
I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks now and although it has helped quite a bit with the depression I am still experiencing anxiety, especially in the morning. I shake like crazy and the only thing that helps is xanax. Of course I don't want to continue taking that! My doctor has suggested... read more
How long does it take for abilify 2mg to start working for depression and anxiety?
This was just prescribed as an add on to my lexapro that's not helping want to hear experiences on abilify
Escitalopram - Generic Lexapro or name brand?
Hi there. My doctor prescribed me generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for mild situational depression and generalized anxiety. I have read many negative reviews about the generic versus the name brand, but most of those reviews seem to come from people who switched from the name brand to generic... read more
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