I have been on these medications well into at least two months. Since I started I have had severe nausea vomiting and diarrhea. I can't keep any food down and also loosing weight. This happens everyday. Will it stop?
How long do certain side effects of Lexapro, trazodone and buspirone last?
Question posted by Johh15 on 24 Aug 2021
Last updated on 23 September 2021
Added 24 Aug 2021:
It affects my daily life, my job, many different aspects. Lexapro has done amazing things for my depression but these plus two other major side effects are making me want to switch SSRI
The information on this page reflects personal experiences shared by our community members. It is not reviewed for medical accuracy and should not replace professional medical advice.
3 Answers
Monica41
23 Sep 2021
Your on all three of these medications? At one time!!!
WildcatVet
23 Sep 2021
I'm on 5 psych medications.
Everybody's different in their response and need for drugs.
Monica41
23 Sep 2021
@wildcatvet I was asking bc im scared bc I’m on buspirone now and it’s not for me so I’m gonna try lexapro and I’m scared to mix them but I’m on 5 mg buspirone in the AM and 5 mg in the PM for a week then I start 5mg buspirone in the Am and 5mg lexapro in the PM.. I’m so scared to mix them and the results of it
WildcatVet
23 Sep 2021
@Monica.
Those are very low doses... I took 60mg of buspirone and 20mg of Lexapro together for years... and you'll only be on them for a very short time.
I'm sure your doctor is aware of any potential risk and feels that the benefit of trying Lexapro while discontinuing the buspirone outweighs any risk.
It's your anxiety that's doing the talking and that's why you need medication. Don't let it overwhelm you.
Monica41
23 Sep 2021
Thank you so much WC!! That helped me out very much
Monica41
23 Sep 2021
Thank you so much WC!! That helped me out very much
adoptmeow
24 Aug 2021
It is possible to be allergic to a drug, in which case the reactions will not go away. Do you understand the reasoning for taking all three when you state that just one is helping you? None of them will change fibromyalgia. And taking more medications to counter or cover up the damage can be hard on your body and expensive. This is a complex problem that I hope you can begin solving quickly. You can work on diet and the take the right supplements to deal with your problems and build your health rather than tear it down.
WildcatVet
24 Aug 2021
Hi, John!
The culprit could be any one of these three medications or possibly the combination of three drugs all capable of causing your symptoms.
Side effects generally subside over a couple of weeks, maybe three weeks in some cases. If this has been going on for 2 months you need to report it to your doctor for professional advice. Dosage adjustments might help but I think you're on the right track rethinking your treatment regimen.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better quickly.
Wildcat
Are you using any remedies? Talk to your pharmacist about recommendations for anti-emetics such as Emetrol or Dramamine for nausea and Imodium in low doses for the diarrhea..
WildcatVet
24 Aug 2021
Please don't attempt to deal with this on your own and do not stop taking meds without consulting with your doctor. Don't try to self-medicate without professional help.
Related topics
lexapro, depression, weight loss (obesity/overweight), diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, fibromyalgia, generalized anxiety disorder, buspirone, trazodone, side effect, food, medication
Further information
Similar questions
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.