Lexapro Questions (Page 34)

Lexapro - Lexapro weeks 5 & 6 effects. Do the positive effects start to kick in?

Looking for positive experiences in weeks 5 & 6 on Lexapro

Is it normal to go from 15 mg of Lexapro to 20 mg of Lexapro I’ve been taking 15mg and went off?

I am now on 15 mg after being off of it for 15 days is it going to take the full 6 to 8 weeks again to see the full affects my psychiatrist wants me to try Pregablin 25 mg twice a day I’m a little afraid to go to that medicine. I’ve never heard of it. I’m very sensitive to meds... read more

New to SSRIs, increase in dose question after a switch to Lexapro?

Increasing debilitating fatigue and minor lightheadedness over the last 15 months. Lack of interest in hobbies of which I have many. 66 years young, never been on an SSRI. My PCP suggested checking ALL physical causes first and so far has found nothing. Believe me, everything was checked. She... read more

Got off Lexapro then had to reintroduce. Now it's not working.What happened?

I did a fairly slow taper of my Lexapro from 10Mg to 0 in about 2 months. after being off for 2 weeks I had horrible withdrawal symptoms; High morning anxiety that would increase through out the day to the point I needed Ativan to function. when the Ativan wore off the anxiety would creep back up.... read more

How long does Lexapro work for?

I've been on 20 mg Lexapro for about 16 years now. I have bad anxiety that started 16 years ago. I also take Buspar, gabapentin, and Klonopin. I still have anxiety sometimes. Sometimes I wonder if Lexapro is doing anything. I've thought about slowly stopping it but not sure. My... read more

Coming of Lexapro symptoms?

I took 5mg Lexapro for 5 days due to some side effects I cold turkey stopped it. I'm on day 8 off of it. My day times seem to be getting normal, but my nights and mornings are still symptomatic. Burning sensation, trouble sleeping, cloudy head, vision issues, new anxieties that I never had... read more

Ending my 6th week and haven't had any positives?

I have come to the end of my sixth week on lexapro. 10mg the entire time. I have not had one ioda of relief from the severe depression and extreme anxiety I started taking it for. Is it time to move on? My psychiatrist is clear that she thinks it is not going to work and wants me to start tapering... read more

Why is 20mg Lexapro taking longer to work this time?

Hi Folks Hope your all well. I started lexapro Jan 2021 and was on 20mg which worked great for my anxiety which I never had before ( I'm in my 50's ). Gradually when off it July 2022 as I thought I would be OK but decided to go back on 20mg gradually again in September 2022 as anxiety... read more

When taking Lexapro do you have to take it 12 hours apart?

I take 20MG of Lexapro normally around 10:00pm and last night I fell asleep and forgot to take it so I immediately took it at 5:00AM this morning and I’m wondering if I am safe to take it again tonight at my normal time. I’m afraid to take it again tonight because technically I already... read more

Depression - What are the alternatives to Lexapro?

Citalopram - Why? Does Celexa generally poop out after 4 years?

In the beginning, it worked OK for my anxiety. Not as good as Lexapro but I found Celexa to be a gentle start up and less overall side effects in general. But for the last four months I feel like I’m back to square one with my anxiety, and I even feel depressed. I’m currently on 20 of... read more

Accidentally took my husbands meds?

I accidentally took my husbands meds instead of mine. Two 50 mg trazodone. I normally take 1 Lexapro, Singulair and Allegra at night. Should I hold off on taking my meds?

I have been taking Lexapro for approximately 15 years. Dosage was 20mg twice a day equaling 40mg?

... daily. I recently found out maximum dose should be 20mg daily. I am loosing teeth left and right; Has anyone experience loosing teeth in a cluster, of two - three teeth

I have cervical dystonia. Take Botox injections quarterly and lorazepam daily. Have depression now.

I take lorazepam daily for cervical dystonia for the last 6 years, I have been dealing with depression for about a year, tried Lexapro and it doesn't work for me, any ideas out there? Thank you

Lexapro side effects - are they normal?

I'm a 2 weeks into starting Lexapro. 1 week at 5mg and just started 10 mg a few days ago. I know that this medication takes time to work. I'm just constantly tired, and feel very out of it almost disoriented, and dizzy And some extra panic and anxiety due to feeling off. I'm really... read more