Lexapro Questions (Page 32)

Has anyone been on 10mg of Lexapro and increased to 20mg? Mine was increased to 20mg on Tuesday...

... by my doctor because 10mg stopped working after 4 months. I started my increase on Friday, just 3 days ago and my anxiety and depression has gone up. Things that I have read online says you won’t feel the side effects like when you first started Lexapro but I am having increase anxiety... read more

I am having heart palpitations since I transitioned from Lexapro to Prozac and I HATE IT?

I was on Lexapro for 3 years, it kind of stopped working so I went on 10mG Prozac, I was on it in my 20's and it was great so I suggested it... I'm 50 now... The transition has been horrible... 3 weeks into the Prozac and I am still having body sensations, and heart palpitations... I wore... read more

3 weeks on Prozac and still getting body sensations and palpitations?

I was on Lexapro 20mg for a few years but it pooped out, I suggested Prozac because I had a lot success on it in my mid 20's. The transition has been horrible. 3 weeks into the Prozac and I am having body sensations, and heart palpitations. I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours, and cardiologist... read more

Escitalopram - How long do side effects last?

How long do side effects last on Lexapro? I just increased to 10 mg and I feel nauseous and very pilled out if that makes since. I feel like I just need to lay down all day. Im one day three.

Lexapro making me feel worse before better.

I started having major sleeping problems about a month ago. I went days without sleep and I didn’t know why. It hit me all at once and insomnia was just not what I need right now. I tried meditation and journaling to see if these would help me and decided my anxiety and depression was too bad... read more

Are Lexapro and tramadol safe together?

My doctor prescribed Lexapro along with my other meds: tramadol, gabapentin, Zanaflex& lisinopril. I am terrified to add the antidepressant to it all. The interactions are scary.

Can just 5 mgs of Lexapro be an effective dose?

Has anyone here found just 5 mgs of Lexapro to be an effective dose? If yes, how long did it take to work for you and what condition did you start taking it for? Thanks--

How hard is it to wean off of Lexapro 5 mg? I have been taking it for about 9 months?

Insomnia taking 10 mg Lexapro?

What is the different if I start on a 5mg Lexapro and then later move on to 10mg. My doctor ask me to take 10mg, but it is causing me insomnia for 2 days. I slept 3 to 4 hrs each night. Should i start with 5 mg first then move to 10 mg when my brain can take this? Thank you in advance.

I took one Lexapro and feel nauseated with diarrhea. Can I stop taking it?

Can I stop Lexapro after one dose?

What is the lowest dose of Lexapro that has helped you?

Side effects of Wellbutrin - Lexapro combo?

I have been on Lexapro for like 2 years. Last year Dr. added Wellbutrin to help with depression. Since taking this combo along with meds for bp, pregabalin, magnesium. I'm having a weird side effect. Told Dr. about it 7 months ago. I have been talking in my sleep. I can hear the tv, but not... read more

Escitalopram - Switch from Lexapro brand to generic?

Long story short. I’ve been on Brand necessary Lexapro for 10 years. I’ve paid for the brand at the jnsurNce company’s highest cost tier which was fine. I needed it. Now the evil insurance company just decided on my renewal that I am responsible for the cost difference between... read more

Lexapro- Stopped working?

I have been on the generic Lexapro 10mg for the last five years and this last year I noticed my anxiety slowly creeping back up. The symptoms, the foggy head, constant worry and obsessing over things, anticipating anxiety, all of it. Is this normal? Do peoples body’s get used to the... read more

Lexapro - Was on 30 mgs of Lexapro and went down to 25?

I was on 30 mgs of lexapro for awhile then I decided to go down to 25 mgs and I think it was a mistake. Has anyone ever had any major problems going down just 5 mgs. What suggestions does anyone have. Thank it's been hard. But maybe it will settle down