Lexapro Questions (Page 41)

Did the summer heat ruin my Lexapro?

Hi everyone, I started taking Lexapro for anxiety 1.5 weeks ago. Doctor started me off on 5mg, which gave me horrible nausea, sweats, headache and mild breathing issues for hours. The next day, after talking to doctor, I reduced to 2.5mg and felt no symptoms at all. I did that for a few more days,... read more

Escitalopram - How long do side effects last?

How long do side effects last on Lexapro? I just increased to 10 mg and I feel nauseous and very pilled out if that makes since. I feel like I just need to lay down all day. Im one day three.

Escitalopram - 6 Weeks on Lexapro and I'm not sure if it's helping?

When I started Lexapro for my GAD I had a lot of side effects the first ten days which my psychiatrist said was a good sign as it meant the drug would most likely work for my body. Now that I have taken it for 6 weeks I feel like I have a more laid back attitude which resulted in a lot of missing... read more

Why would my doctor prescribe these all at once?

Im prescribed bupropion, lexapro, and clonazepam to take all together? Aren’t dangerous interactions?

Buspirone - Anxiety starting to come back?

I started on buspirone and Lexapro about 12 days ago for sudden constant anxiety. Prescribed 1 Lexapro (10mg) in morning and 3 doses (7.5mg each) of Buspar throughout the day. The first week after following this I started feeling better so I went down to only taking 2 doses of Buspar instead of 3.... read more

What should I expect going on Lexapro?

I'm starting on Lexapro tomorrow I'm really nervous about it but I can't keep living this way I don't want to leave the house school runs are petrifying me I just can't function at the minute

Are Lexapro and tramadol safe together?

My doctor prescribed Lexapro along with my other meds: tramadol, gabapentin, Zanaflex& lisinopril. I am terrified to add the antidepressant to it all. The interactions are scary.

Is it safe to take 5 mg trazodone along with 10 mg lexapro ?

I'm starting these meds shortly and read negative reviews ..very apprehensive !!

Lexapro - Is 5mg enough forlife for a 63 year old man like me?

Is 5mg lexapro enough for whole life for a 63 year old man like me. I think if it help i would like to take it for life as i read good review here. I ask my doctor but he told me to take 10mg. But 10 mg causes me extreme day time drowsiness, so i thought of taking 5 mg without his knowledge. But... read more

New to Lexapro - Does the heightened anxiety and sleep maintenance insomnia go away?

I started Lexapro 11 days go. 8 days at 5mg, now up to 10mg. I’ve been having horrific anxiety and depression, and while I can fall asleep okay, I can’t sleep past 2-3 am. I also have adrenaline bursts. I reached out to my doctor and she said the side effects would go away in 7-10 days, and she pre... read more

What is the lowest dose of Lexapro that has helped you?

I am on day #7 of Lexapro prescribed to treat may GAD?

My anxiety is over the top. I understand it can take a couple of weeks to settle down. I am only on 5mg and my doctor is considering increasing to 10mg. Please tell me it gets better. I really do not want to start over with a different SSRI but not sure that I can take another week of this. Any... read more

Escitalopram - Switch from Lexapro brand to generic?

Long story short. I’ve been on Brand necessary Lexapro for 10 years. I’ve paid for the brand at the jnsurNce company’s highest cost tier which was fine. I needed it. Now the evil insurance company just decided on my renewal that I am responsible for the cost difference between brand and generic whic... read more

Can Lexapro work again after it stops?

I was on Lexapro for 5 years and then it stopped working. My doc wants me to try it again and augment with lithium to make it stronger and work again. Anyone have luck getting Lexapro to work again?

Feeling worse on Lexapro 2 weeks on 10mg?

I’ve been on Lexapro 5mg for 15 days and 10mg for 12 days. I am feeling much more depressed and anxious. I feel like I’m going crazy sometimes. I’ve lost a lot of weight and have no desire to do anything anymore. Does this get better because I am not seeing any light at the end of the tunnel? I fe... read more