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Taking generic Lexapro for 8 days?
Has anyone experienced internal body tremors from it? Only taking 5mg daily. Is this from the medication or the anxiety. Xanax helps to stop it but I know this is a dangerous drug to take.
Is there an OCD/anxiety med that doesnt cause emotional blunting?
I'm in desperate need of help. I have OCD Scrupulosity disorder & anxiety. For years, I took 15mg of Lexapro & it worked beautifully. But within the last 5 year's, I noticed I was getting more & more emotionally blunted, until I felt literally nothing. I felt like someone had... read more
Does Lexapro cause issues with memory and cognition?
It seems I have trouble articulating thoughts on this medicine, along with having trouble recalling words and remembering things
Have anyone found a antidepressant that helps with anxiety other than Lexapro?
I was on Lexapro for 5 years although everything was all good... I stopped it and had bad withdrawals. I really want to go back on it but I’m so afraid of the withdrawals... I am looking for another antidepressant that will work just as good as Lexapro but not as potent.
Does lexapro help with panic disorder?
Just curious to know if Lexapro helps with panic disorder or not please let me know
Lexapro allergic reaction?
I've had severe allergic reaction to amitriptyline and pregabalin which were prescribed for pain. Dr wants to put me on Lexapro for anxiety due to.pain but I'm worried that I will react badly to it too? Reaction was seizure like body jerks.
Lexapro 10mg - feeling more depressed?
First time member and question. hoping for some honest feedback. has anyone gotten worse on 10mg 1x day Lexapro before they have seen their Depression drastically improve?. My energy levels are way down, sleeping alot more and more depressed. NO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS though. been on this dose for a... read more
Will Lexapro help me to where I won’t have to take Xanax?
I’ve been on Lexapro for almost 4 weeks. 3 of them on 5mg and going into 4th on 10mg. I take Xanax for situational anxiety. Just want to know that I don’t have to take the Xanax forever
Has anyone experienced nausea in the mornings with Lexapro?
I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for 3 weeks now just woke up a few days ago feeling sick to my stomach and have been feeling that way ever since. I am going through menopause so not sure if that's part of the reason for sick because of hormones or medicine. Doctor says it hasnt been long... read more
I’ve been on Lexapro for 17 days. The first week was 5mg and the last 10 days I’ve been taking...
... 10mg. How long will it take for the imsomnia to wear off? Also, when I wake up I’ve been spitting light blood and when I drink water the blood goes away. How long does that last? Also, how will I know when I’m feeling better?
Lexapro - Does the sexual dysfunction ever go away?
On Day 2, on a very low dose, 2 mg, and I can't orgasm or ejaculate at all!
Taking cipralex and alcohol use?
It's my brothers birthday this weekend and there will obviously be drinking involved, I’ve been on 5mg of cipralex for almost a week now and I’m a little nervous about drinking. What is everyone’s experience drinking on 5mg of cipralex who have only been on it for a week?? I... read more
How long does Lexapro take to work?
For those of you that had a great experience on Lexapro or found it to be your "miracle drug," about how long did it take for you to start seeing/feeling those results? I currently take 15 mg of Remeron at night along with a regimen of 1 mg clonazepam at night and 0.5 mg of clonazepam in... read more
Should I increase from 5mg to 10mg?
I began taking 5mg Lexapro four years ago and after the initial couple of weeks of darkness I have never felt better. For some unknown reason four months ago I started having panic attacks again which have increased in frequency and severity. I am hating these old feelings again. I will go to my GP... read more
Drug interactions with Wellbutrin XL?
I had been taking Wellbutrin in conjunction with Lexapro for help with depression, anxiety, and nicotine cravings, and some other medicines for sleep apnea, transition related HRT, and seasonal allergies (Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Montelukast, Loratadine). I had been taking ambien 10mg... read more
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