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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 enough on... 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 know that it’s not sugg... 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 the... 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
How long does it take to notice a change on anxiety and bipolar II disorder with Lamictal?
I have been on Lexapro, desvenlafaxine and am now on Prozac for anxiety and recently discovered I have bipolar II disorder. None of the antidepressants have worked and I am wondering if I should be hopeful in trusting lamictal and risperidone to work for my anxiety and mood swings? I am feeling... read more
Is Lexapro safe with low blood pressure?
I have had severe anxiety panic attacks since my early twenties. I've tried other depression meds only to have severe reactions. So I am very afraid to start new meds. My BP goes low at night and I'm not sure if this want stop my heart or give me adverse reactions. Any advice? I'm in bad shape.... read more
Lexapro-under my tongue (sublingual)?
I just started on 10mg. Lexapro and have had some stomach/intestinal issues. My friend said I should just put the pill under my tongue and let it dissolve, to minimize my GI issues. It seems logical that this would work and perhaps even get the medicine into my bloodstream faster than swallowing... read more
How long did it take Lexapro to work for you?
I have been on Lexapro 5mg for exactly 16 days, my panic attacks stopped around day 3 but I'm still having anxiety on and off throughout the day and a lot of dizziness not sure if the dizziness is due to fluid I currently have in my ears or if it's from the Lexapro, so I figured I'd note it. I've... read more
Changing from 10 to 20mg of Lexapro?
Has anyone ever gone from 10 - 20mg of lexapro? I was doing fine for about 3 years(have a stressful job) and then bam one day anxiety came back with a vengeance. Every single morning!! Wondering of anyone had dealt with this?
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