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Escitalopram - Has anyone used lexapro and cannabis?
I recently started taking lexapro and I know it takes a few weeks until it works has anyone been on lexapro and took cannabis or is it a bad interaction? I am reaching out to my provider about this but I have not got a call back so thought it was worth a try to ask?
Zoloft - How effective is this medication on GAD?
5 months ago i had a mini stroke and even though I didn't suffer any physical damage I've been suffering severe anxiety and depression my Dr started me with Lexapro didn't do a thing now she switch me to Zoloft 50 mg I've been on it for 2 weeks haven't seen any changes... read more
Tapering from a 5mg Lexapro?
If one is on a 5mg Lexapro which is the lowest dose on the market, how does one taper off from this drug after using it for a long time?
Does lithium help with unipolar depression -- anybody?
I'm about to start this to augment my other meds (lexapro, remeron, benzo). I just hope that it helps with depression, not just stopping manic episodes (because I don't have them). I do sort of "cycle" - I have a good day, a bad day, a good day, a bad day. Mind you the... read more
Lexapro: 6 weeks or days to feel any effects?
What is the length of time for Lexapro 10 mg to take effect? My doctor and the accompanying info from pharmacist said it takes 6 weeks to kick in, on this site people are saying it took just a few days to kick in. I’ve been on Lexapro for 28 days (4 weeks) and haven’t felt any... read more
Lexapro for 8 years, need advice?
Has anyone been on Lexapro for years and is it still working for you? I have tried almost every antidepressant out there and Lexapro by far has been the best one. I have depression, anxiety and panic attacks. It has helped me regain my life but now I feel like it has either stopped working or I am... read more
Lexapro and Buspar - are they safe?
My doctor has prescribed Lexapro and buspirone for me. Has anyone taken these together? I've never been on any medications like these but my husband has dementia and I'm his only caregiver and I can't seem to sleep from not being able to turn my mind off and relax.Thanks!
Lexapro side effect on eye sight?
Does anyone experience eye sight problem being on Lexapro? Blurred, double vision, flicking sensation when look at computer screen. One eye is less vision than another. If you do have this side effects, how long did it last?
Quetiapine - Experiences on Lexapro and Seroquel?
Can anyone share their experience on taking both of these medications? I'm nearly 8 weeks on 20mg and even though I feel improvements in my anxiety, my mood is all over the place. Especially in the morning. Waking at 5am and just feeling restlessness and low mood. I think I need additional... read more
Can you go from Prozac to Lexapro?
My new doctor had me on 20mg of Prozac for 2 weeks then changed me to 10mg Lexapro. The doctor said I didn’t need to ween off. Makes me very nervous.
About a year ago I was put on 10mg of Lexapro.It was horrendous.
For 7 days I was jittery, shaky, unable to eat, and taking 2 Xanax just to get through the day with very low energy. It started within hours of taking the 1st tablet, so I kept taking them thinking they would start working soon and I'd be back to normal. Went to my doctor on day 7 she told me... read more
When does the burning from Lexapro go away?
I started Lexapro 5mg, a 10mg split, last week on Thursday and had to stop it on Sunday. I've had awful side effects including insomnia and a HORRIBLE burning sensation. Does anyone have experience with this? When did it go away? It's now Thursday morning and I'm still dealing with... read more
Lexapro - Does anyone had side.effects 8 months after stopped?
10 mg every day lexapro for 10 years. After visit to doctor to stop it I did it slowly. From January till today all good but I have bad days as tiggling to feet like electric shock sometimes , muscles tension etc. I feel like my body is battling something:) Went to doctors and nothing physical... read more
Does Lexapro cause you to wake up feeling depressed?
I started Lexapro 5mg for 1 week, for extreme anxiety, then went to 10mg. On the 3rd day of 10mg I felt great. No anxiety. But then each morning I started waking up feeling depressed. Has anyone felt like this? Is the depression in morning just temporary while my body adjusts? I've had three... read more
Is there any interactions between Depakote, Lexapro, buspirone, and Klonopin?
My doctor has prescribed all these meds and I been trying to do some research but always come up with scary results and I already have anxiety. I was taking Lexapro and Klonopin at first and Depakote and buspirone was added on because the other two were helping some but not as effective. Does... read more
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