Lexapro Questions (Page 26)

20 mg of Lexapro vs. 10 mg ...Any major differences ?

Been taking Lexapro for years. Works good. Just had some health issues and I felt like I needed a boost. Looking for more energy, less fatigue and a willingness to do more. My doc gave me 150 mg of Wellbutrin. Did nothing. Looking for energy. I was wondering if increasing the Lexapro from 10 mg to... read more

Only taken Lexapro for 2 weeks and stopped. How long will it take to leave my system?

I hate the feeling it's giving me with bloated stomach, bad taste and overall bad feeling. Any suggestions? I've been reading such bad side effects that it's freaking me out.

Lexapro - I missed a dose for 2 days. How long until I feel good again after taking my dose?

I missed 2 doses. I took it today but feel really weird. How long until it kicks in again?

Can lexapro make you feel numb?

ive been taking lexapro for about 5 years now i take 20mg an my family an friends say i seem numb like im unable to care or love i can easily sleep my days away i can be happy one day an not wanna be touched or bothered the next or i can be happy one min then mad or upset the next for no reason can... read more

Can increasing Lexapro dosage from 10 to 20mg cause increased anxiety?

After six weeks on 10mg with no improvement in depression and anxiety, my doctor increased my dosage to 20 mg. I began to feel an increase in anxiety within a day. Today marks my third week on 20mg and I am still experiencing pretty bad anxiety. Can increasing the dosage of Lexapro cause this... read more

First night on lexapro 10mg. Is it supposed to hit me like a ton of bricks already?

My Dr and my psychiatrist just prescribed me lexapro as the sessions alone weren't helping. Exactly 2hrs after taking my 10mg dose I suddenly felt a blurry dizzy rush come on and now I'd give any thing to be able to sleep. I go to work in just a few hrs and am not looking forward to being... read more

Has anyone had dialiated pupils from taking Lexapro and how long does this last?

Been on 10 mg Lexapro day 3 - lack of sleep and pupils really dialiated -

My first 2 weeks on Lexapro 10mg. Feel good but getting headaches and want to take an imatrex?

Is imatrex ok? my Doc. prescribed them both at the same time but after reading the interactions I'm a bit nervous. Thanks!

Who has experience switching from Citalopram/Lexapro to Cymbalta?

I suffer from generalized anxiety and phobias and depression. I have used Citalopram 40mg for 10 years and has helped me, but since 3 years my anxiety came back triggered by work related stress. When things got really nasty I got 7.5mg Mirtazapine prescribed to sleep better. The Mirtazapine... read more

Does Lexapro make you angry?

I've been on Lexapro for a week and I don't know if its the stress I'm having or if its the medication making me getting angry more. Is anyone on Lexapro having the same problem with getting angry more often and worse?

Lexapro - what is the best time to lexappro, bed time or morning?

Horrible reaction w/ Concerta and alcohol?

Hi all, I am currently on several meds- Wellbutrin, Lexapro, and Concerta (36mg)- for depression and anxiety. I made a very stupid decision and got pretty drunk about 2 days ago and blacked out for maybe around 6 hours. I woke up feeling worse than your average hangover- extremely depressed,... read more

I accidentally ran out of my lexapro 20mg and after two days not being on it I am irritable, n&v?

and I took it today how long till I feel better

Generally how long does it take for escitalopram to start working? Random spark of depression?

Hello, I am new. I have always been naturally a shy type of person and nervous. The last few years since I have been sober, I wouldn't say I felt great, but not bad either.. just not as happy as I think a person should be. As of November this year I started to feel noticeably depressed, and... read more

Lexapro Week 4, still working?

Hello all. It is now 4 weeks tomorrow that I have been on Lexapro. My first week was 5mg and I have been on 10mg since. Last week I felt awesome, no anxiety, positive, and just overall great. This week, I have had anxiety like my old self all over again with a little less intensity. It is almost a... read more