Lexapro Questions (Page 40)

Lexapro how long side effects last?

I've been on Lexapro 7 days now. Still having nausea and not sleeping much. Feeling blah. Is this normal?

Does Pristiq cause high BP, just like Effexor?

Hi there. I have a GAD and was on Lexapro 10 mg for many years. After my fiance and I started talking kids, I went down to 5 mg and was successfully on it for over 6 months. Then I started slooooowly descrease the dose, and finally my body said Heck No! All my physical symptoms came back full... read more

Escitalopram - taking Lexapro 10mg on my 3rd day.. what was your symptoms?

Escitalopram - Hey all I’ve been on Lexapro 10mg for 4 days already. I’ve been having some weird

... symptoms

Is it possible for 5mg of Lexapro to start working sooner then two weeks?

I was prescribed 5mg of Lexapro for constant crying and depression triggered by one of my daughters moving from US to UK. The crying is absolute daily torture. I also take 1mg of clonazepam 2x daily since 2015 which does not do anything at this point, its more of a security from withdrawal i also... read more

Lexapro - medicine for panic attacks, for coronary heart patient?

I have panic attacks due to war in my country. Please suggest some medicine, that is safe to take if you have coronary heart disease? The war killed me in a different way. I can't leave my house, even for groceries.

Has anyone found that 5 mg of Lexapro has been helpful? I realize it is a low dose but I am very...

... sensitive to medication. I am on the liquid form and have gradually increased. Also, will it be hard to wean off a low dose of 5 mg when I decide to stop the medication?

When best to take Lexapro?

What is the best time of the day?

2 month on Lexapro (5mg), but still having anxiety & intrusive thoughts?

I just started Lexapro this last month for anxiety, after having side effects from Zoloft. The first month on Lexapro was great, when i went back to the doctor for a usual check up on how the meds were doing he advise me to up it to 10mg, which i refused ( i know dumb me ). So I guess now I am... read more

Prozac side effects and concerns?

I recently switched from Lexapro to Prozac due to weight gain and have been on it 1 week today. Did anyone experience tingly in face or whole body and slightly dizzy?

I want to stop my Lexapro 2.5mg after 11 days. Can I just stop without any weaning off it?

When will Lexapro leave my system?

I took 5mg Lexapro 24 hours ago, was jittery all day yesterday, diarrhea and terrible headache. Didn't sleep last night either. I'm not taking the next dose does anyone know when I'll stop feeling this medicine.

I am having heart palpitations since I transitioned from Lexapro to Prozac and I HATE IT?

I was on Lexapro for 3 years, it kind of stopped working so I went on 10mG Prozac, I was on it in my 20's and it was great so I suggested it... I'm 50 now... The transition has been horrible... 3 weeks into the Prozac and I am still having body sensations, and heart palpitations... I wore a heart... read more

3 weeks on Prozac and still getting body sensations and palpitations?

I was on Lexapro 20mg for a few years but it pooped out, I suggested Prozac because I had a lot success on it in my mid 20's. The transition has been horrible. 3 weeks into the Prozac and I am having body sensations, and heart palpitations. I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours, and cardiologist said... read more

How long does an increase in Lexapro take to get the full effects?

I was on 10 mg of Lexapro for nine weeks Dr changed it from 10 to 15 I am on the 15 four 2 1/2 weeks I have not felt any improvement yet how long does it usually take when you have an increase do you have to start all over again to feel the full effects I have very bad anxiety I am a 70 year old... read more