Hi, I have been taking
lexapro for depression for 3 weeks now. Because I am very sensitive to certain drugs and had some extreme side effects in the first couple days, my doctor suggested I only take 2.5mg in the morning and 1.25mg in the evening (which really seemed to help). I am already feeling a lot better: don't feel as depressed, don't dwell on things like I used to, somewhat more energetic. Although I still have my moments, I feel I am more relaxed in general. I am still struggling with insomnia, but trazadone is helping with that.
After doing some searching about lexapro on this forum I have becomed quite concerned about all the negative postings about this drug. I thought this was really helping me so far but now I am paranoid that I will experience some of the side effects that others are reporting.
Has anyone had a GOOD experience with lexapro? Did anyone NOT gain weight or have other horrible side effects? It seems like this drug has been nothing but a terror for some people.
I was feeling good about things until I read all the nightmare posts from others and now I am scared! Thoughts???