Lexapro Questions (Page 38)

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... 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... 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?

Lexapro - How long should I wait for a result to click in?

Have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks now Started 5 mg after a week up to 10 Week after 20mg ,my anxiety and panic attacks are pretty bad and I have been taking also Ativan 21/2 mg , I still do not feel any change Very disappointed in myself , had high hope for this medication Any advice ? Should I... read more

Does taking Ativan with Lexapro prevents to see results?

I have been on Lexapro 6 weeks, for the last 3 weeks on 20 Mg plus I take 21/2mg Ativan for last year daily Does Lexapro can stop working because of the Ativan? Depression and panic are very bad The

Increased dose Lexapro 25 to 30mgs. After 4 weeks still struggling with panic and anxiety?

Should I wait longer?

Is taking Lexapro actually going to help?

My doctor prescribed me Lexapro to help my anxiety and he says it will also help with my minor depression (which I don’t think I have, but I guess I’m still in denial). I’m honestly just scared that taking this medicine will give me anxiety attacks. I don’t want to take it... read more

Lexapro - When will emotionally numbness leave?

I am 60. Started on 10 mg of Lexapro on July 4th. Only 5 days. I feel emotionally numb. A bit of diarrhea and keep waking up and can’t get back to sleep. Will this stop? I’m not sure what to do. My doc says to stop until symptoms decease and then cut my pill in half. I don’t even... read more

Has anyone experienced severe diarrhea with Lexapro? Been on a month and still have it?

Does starting Lexapro cause fatigue?

Does anyone take Lexapro and Wellbutrin together?

My doctor upped the dosage of Wellbutrin to 450 mg wanted to know if anyone else takes this combination and if it was effective?

Has anyone experienced compulsive gambling while taking 10mg Lexapro?

My doctor prescribed Lexapro 10 mg April 2020.. I noticed after that that I started to gamble online, and it's progressively gotten worse. I never cared to gamble before taking Lexapro. It's recently gotten worse to almost every day gambling online. Has anyone else experienced this side... read more

Accidentally took 25mg Topamax?

This morning I mixed up meds not thinking straight and being extremely tired and ended up taking my girlfriends Topamax 25mg for chronic migraines instead of Lexapro 5 mg I’m a bit worried as what side effects I might have from accidentally taking this, should I be fine in 24hrs?, and will I... read more