Hello. I have severe anxiety, depression, headaches, severe vertigo and am medication resistant. I've tried about 20 different antidepressants with no luck due to side effects. My question is, has anyone heard of lexapro helping with vertigo along with the anxiety/depression part of it. I've had 3 docs tell me different reasons why I have vertigo. Silent migraines, anxiety, and low blood pressure. I've tried medications for all three of these with no luck. I've had every test, scans, MRI's and have saw every specialist out there. I'm just wondering if anyone knows if lexapro helps with vertigo at all. It is one med I have not tries yet. Also, if I try it, I know it comes generic. Is the generic as good as the brand?
Will Lexapro help for vertigo too ?
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- 14 May 2013 by madnickq
- Updated
- 16 May 2013
- Topics
- lexapro, depression, headache, anxiety, vertigo, generalized anxiety disorder, side effect, antidepressant, medication
Answers
janiebme
16 May 2013
Hi Madnickq- I can relate. I also have everything you have with the exception of the vertigo and added PTSD. I also am running out of option for antidepressants due to the really bad side effects.
I have yet to try Celexa. If you can afford the brand Lexapro I would go for that instead of the generic. From what I have read the generics are not always as good in some cases. The only way you will be able to tell if it works is to try it. I know that can suck, but it is the only way to know.
I take xanax half a 0.50 mg 1X day it takes the edge off the anxiety. I also take 50mg of Trazadone with a benedryl tab for sleep. Which still only gets me 3-4 hrs sleep..sooo I am still looking for something that will help with sleep.
Keep in mind that the Lexapro may make your anxiety worst for the first couple of weeks. Your doc may give you something for temporary help until you adjust to the med.
Hang in there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. janie
madnickq
16 May 2013
Thank you very much !!! I'm on day 4 of the lexapro. So far the only side effects I notice is nausea and insomnia a little. Trying to be really optimistic and give this med a try. Half the problem is me. I take a medication for a week or 2, get side effects and give up. I really got to putt "big girl" pants on and try. Lol. But thank you so much. I hope and pray that you are getting better too. Thanks !!! : )
C.E.
17 May 2013
If you have had any adverse reactions to medications, I suggest that you not take Lexapro. There are so many people that are suffering do to this line of medication, such as Levaquin. They have caused great pain and life-changing situations.
Further Information
- Lexapro Information for Consumers
- Lexapro Information for Healthcare Professionals (includes dosage details)
- Side Effects of Lexapro (detailed)
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