Escitalopram Questions (Page 2)

Anyone taking Wellbutrin along with Lexapro (Cipralex, escitalopram), what about side effects?

I'm taking wellbutrin 300 er which has been working well. But am now dealing with a bone infection that has a greater than 50% chance of ending with amputation. So I went to my doc for help with the resulting anxiety which is very high. So he gave me some Lexapro (Cipralex, in Canada where I live)... read more

My doc just increased my dosage to 30mg of Escitalopram after being on 20mg for 6 weeks with mixed?

... results. I'm in my 4th day at 30mg. Has anyone had success with 30mg and how long did it take to feel the results?

Ok to have a couple beers while on lexapro?

i know the packet says "alcohol may cause drowsiness" but i had a beer today and i feel fine.. i used to take desvenlafaxine for 2yrs(ssnri) and i drank every weekend and nothing bad happened.. surely one or two is ok here and there?? i cant imagine my life without having a beer or a wine out at... read more

Lexapro severe side effects...now what?

I have been dealing with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and a panic disorder for about two years, although I've had issues with anxiety and panic attacks for about 7+ years. I was prescribed Lexapro (escitalopram) recently, and was told by my practitioner that there would most likely be no side... read more

Is it better to take the brand Lexapro or the generic Escitalopram?

I'm currently taking the generic Escitalopram 20mg (1 1/2 week so far) with 2mg of Risperdal. Nothing's happening. I read some reviews that the brand Lexapro is more effective than the generic. Should I have gotten the brand instead of the generic? Is the brand better than the generic?

What about short term memory loss with Escitalopram??

I have been taking Lexapro for 2 years and have had pretty bad neck and shoulder pain most of the time, and my sleep apnea has gotten worse (I have a physical in December and will address this issue with my Doctor) in the last 4 to 6 months I am having big problems with short term memory loss such... read more

Which generic versions of Lexapro (escitalopram) are closest to the real thing?

Hello everyone, I recently took generic Lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 1/2 weeks in an effort to deal with panic attacks and overall anxiety. Even though I started off at a very small dose (5 mg moving up to 10 after the first week) I still had increased anxiety to the point where I was visibly... read more

Escitalopram - experiencing extreme sleepiness and lack of motivation on Lexapro.

Will this go away?

What is the difference between Citalopram and Escitalopram?

Just want to know if they are the same drug, or if there is a differance because of the spelling.

In my 5th week of Escitalopram, felt like myself one day and then kinda down the next?

Has anyone experienced this? Is it normal? I've felt improvements with Escitalopram at 20mg. It's my 4th week at that dosage, 5 weeks in total (I started off at 10mg). Yesterday I was dreading going into the office and I actually had a calm, normal day. I actually felt like myself again with hardly... read more

How do I titrate (taper off) bupropion, escitalopram, gabapentin and buspirone?

Is escitalopram a narcotic or a benzodiasipam?

I am so afraid to use escitalopram!!! I need help :-(?

Hi, i am 37 years, my doctor prescribed me 10mg per day (for depression) three months ago and I am so scared to take it. Every time i want to take it i get a panic attack... as well, i do not sleep lately and i am very tired. I need help, yesterday at night i got a terrible panic attack while... read more

Is cipralex withdrawal symptoms that bad?

I have been on 10mg of Cipralex/Escitalopram for roughly 8 months. I was put on it for severe anxiety/depression and ocd. I feel a lot better now and can't really except some of the sexual side effects the cipralex causes. I was thinking about weaning my self off the cipralex. Going down 2.5mg... read more

I just moved up to 10mgs of Lexapro and have had severe diarrhea and gas, with bloating. Has anyone?

... else had this trouble?