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Switching from Celexa to Lexapro?
I have been on celexa 30 mg for about 2 years and klonopin 0.75 mg for about 2 years as well taken at night for insomnia. I take the klonopin for insomnia. I am switching to Lexapro in hope of it allievating the anxiety, depression, and klonopin. My doctor is switching me straight from Celexa to... read more
Diarrhea, Sneezing, Runny Nose with Melatonin?
I was taking 1 mg of Melatonin for about 3 months for sleep after my Bro died & it worked so well for sleep. Suddenly I started having acute diarrhea. I couldn't even go out. Tried Immodium, a special diet... you name it, I tried it. I didn't even think of Melatonin as the culprit as... read more
Anyone feel moody and irritated on Lexapro?
Hi, I spent a week on Lexapro 5mg and am half-way through my first week upping it to 10mg/day. I'm struggling with constant fatigue, spaciness, and lack of motivation--not sleepy really, just like I want to be lying down doing nothing all day. I've had some sleepless nights, but it's... read more
I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro?
I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro with another small white regular CVS brand Tylenol. I am not prescribed this medication nor do I need it at this time in my life - although I do suffer from some anxiety, there's no depression as of yet. After I took this pill about 9 hours ago I have been... read more
Lexapro - I accidentally took my normal dose (15mg) again less than 12 hours after my last dose?
is this dangerous?? I've never exceeded 15mg
Morning times on Lexapro - 4 weeks?
I've been on Lexapro for 4 weeks now and I do feel a little better (with depressed mood) but I have some really bad days (like today, crying all day and sad). I have noticed something, that in the morning times I feel wired or anxious, the morning times are always the worst. I know I have only... read more
Lexapro, Day 15 Insomnia!?
I have been on Lexapro for 15 days now. Initially began @ 10mg then increased to 20mg for one day (massive migraine) back to 10mgs. I noticed on day 12 my insomnia returned and has escalated to panic attacks while sleeping. Has anyone had this happen to them on Lexapro? If so, did you wait it out,... read more
Any one of you have constipation issues while in Lexapro 10 mg?
I have what my gastro call lazy colon. I have been feeling good with Lexapro but I am not going...
Lexapro adjustment period?
I've started taking lexapro about a week ago (keep in mind I have zero patience so this is especially hard for me) I know there is an adjustment period, but am I supposed to feel worse before it gets better? Ever since i started taking it, I feel more depressed and all I want to do is sleep.... read more
Are headaches when starting Lexapro common?
I am about to finish my first week of Lexapro. I have been taking 5mg to start and am about to switch to 10mg. I have been getting mild headaches and am feeling apprehensive about upping the dosage. Are the headaches normal and will they go away eventually. I have also noticed it has caused an... read more
Lexapro making me angry?
I started taking Lexapro 6 months ago and for the first 3 months was wonderful. Then I started to get into these manic Anger episodes... Nothing physical just verbally. I would get angry at anything and everything and I was unable to make it stop. Sometimes days on end in complete rage. I have... read more
Lexapro - I have missed my dose the last two days?
So I took a dose last night around 6pm and then again this morning at 5am as my usual dose. Is that safe?
I missed 7 doses of Lexapro. I'm taking it now but how soon will it start working?
I have been on Lexapro for tears but missed 7 doses due to shortage of funds. I have been taking it again for 8 days. When will I feel at ease?
How does Vraylar works for people with complex depression and anxiety?
My daughter is on several meds for her depression and anxiety from last 6 years, and nothing seems working well! Now she is on Vraylar from 4 weeks and tapperring Laxapro! I see little relief with vraylar, she is able to come out of the bed and walk! she feels memory lost, can't focus or is... read more
Difficulty breathing a symptom of Lexapro withdrawal?
I went from 15mg to 20mg of Lexapro a few months ago and started feeling numb and emotionless so about ten days ago I started cutting my pills in half to 10mg, and at first i felt fine apart from brain zaps and worse depression but now for the past three days I've sort of had a hard time... read more
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