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Lexapro question? Concern about weight gain?
Hi. I was just prescribed lexapro by my doctor and therapist. I've never had good luck in the past with ssri's so I'm nervous about trying it. The major concern is the weight gain. I've read so much stories that it concerns me. I'm working to lose weight not gain. Can anyone offer me honest... read more
Lexapro added to Lamictal?
I've been taking Lamictal for about 18 months and now. Since my previous psychiatrist died, I obviously had to find a new doctor. The one I'm seeing now has decided to add Lexapro to the mix. My question: is anyone else on a Lexapro/Lamictal combo? I don't know how I'm going to feel after I begin... read more
Is lexapro better to take in the morning or evening?
do you get better sleep taking it in the evening because i think my sleep is all influnced by drugs like valium, serapax and Temezapam and I would like to cut them down. i dont take a lot but even a little is to much. Also I think i will talk to my doctor about a sleep test.
Lexapro - I have read that the use of SSRIS cause people to look older. has any one noticed any?
... changes in their appearance?
Has anyone switched from Effexor XR to Luvox/Lexapro/Zoloft, how did you find it?
Has anyone switched from Effexor to any of these three other meds? If yes, what did you experience? How are you doing now? I was diagnosed with GAD, but my new doctor believes OCD is really the cause most of my issues. Thanks!!
What about changing from Lexapro to Celexa?
I have only 4 lexapro left, they are 116.00 I can't buy them. I have filled out a form with Forrest to see if I can get help getting them. But his is going to take about a month and the doc just sent the forms in last week. I called the doc today and he said all he could do was put me on Celexa til... read more
Lexapro - Increased heart rate elevated blood pressure first time taking?
Has anyone experienced increased heart rate and high blood pressure first time taking this med. I felt like I was having a heart attack 45 minutes after taking. Ended up at the ER.
Can I stop Lexapro after one 10mg dose?
I was prescribed lexapro as I suffer from panic attacks. I have no form of depression. I took the 10mg at 11:15 am yesterday andI felt awfully nauseous an hour after. Today I feel like it has made me depressed. I have not taken another dose as it quite frankly scares me. How one tablet can affect... read more
Is this standard? Switching from SSRI (Lexapro) to Pristiq--Need feedback from similar situations!?
I have been on 20mg of Lexapro for a little over a year. I saw my doctor yesterday and told her that despite the difference Lexapro had provided, I was still not very "happy" (and never had been... it basically made me dysphoric rather than crying all the time), and the fact that I have gained 19... read more
Coming off Lexapro, Cold Turkey?
I was on lexapro about 15mg, and i stopped taking it about 3 days ago and i just started to experience terrible headaches and i have been exteremly dizzy, i just want to know when these side effects will go away. I was never depressed they misread my ADHD and i feel like crap. I have been sweating... read more
Anyone know about taking Lexapro (SSRI ) and Adderall (amphetamine) together?
I have a question related to the type of Medication that I am on?I have taken Lexapro for several years, it seems to help my anxiety, I also suffer from depression, and concentrating and focusing, I have been seeing the same doctor for almost six years, and recently, we discussed my concern of... read more
Effexor XR - How is Effexor better then Lexapro or Zoloft?
Im a 25 year old male and iv taken Zoloft about two years ago for my social anxiety and it worked for about a month then did the complete opposite and made me more nervous then before. Also i recently tried Lexapro and the first day i took it, it was unbearable for me, it made me extremely nervous... read more
I was prescribed Tramadol?
I was prescribed tramadol for neck pain associated with whiplash and arthritis. I also take Lexapro 15 mg every night. I read something about the two together having a mild to moderate drug interaction of the possibility of CNS depression. I have the 50 mg Tramadol. I'm terrified to take the... read more
Could "inability to orgasm" be just a temporary side effect of Lexapro?
My doctor prescribed 10mg of Lexapro (generic) for my constant anxiety and irritability. I've been on it five days now and I really like it. I am not worried or snappy and my husband says I'm being much more pleasant. The only problem is both times we've had sex since I started lex I cannot reach... read more
Lexapro - Generic Vs Name Brand?
I was switched from Brand name to the generic without realizing it. Shame on me - I should have known. By the time I caught on to what was going on, I found myself in the Black Pit only those with depression can understand. I was not able to concentrate, forgetfulness, crying at the drop of a hat... read more
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