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4 weeks on Lexapro, no change. Advice?
I have now been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 4 weeks and I’m still having some really hard days where I just cry all day, my head feels heavy and foggy, I’m anxious about everything and it’s hard for me to function. I have some good days as well where I feel great, but then the rough days come and I just... read more
Did Lexapro cause weight gain?
Lexapro has worked for me but the only problem I had was weight gain. I gain 85 pounds but since I have been of Lexapro I have lost 30 pounds. My anxiety has been bad and I’m really considering going back on it. I’m way more active then when I was on it. Does anybody have tips for Weight loss while ... read more
How many medicine combos is everyone on?
Does anyone else take several medicines? I take olanzapine, Wellbutrin, Buspar, Depakote, and Lexapro.
Escitalopram vs sertraline week?
My doctor wants me to try Lexapro. I have read a lot of mixed reviews. Took sertraline before only up to 50 mg. Thinking of retrying as it started stopping the anxiety attacks and side effects weren’t too overwhelming. The problem was insomnia. My doctor says he is only here to advise me. I am s... read more
Weight loss after lexapro withdrawal?
Does anyone have any experience with this? Does it happen? How long did it take after withdrawal?
What is the risk of suddenly stopping alcohol use while on Wellbutrin(bupropion)?
Depressed since childhood I had tried almost every antidepressant out there with no results. Seven yrs ago started Lexapro & was depression-free for the first time in my life. But about two yrs ago it stopped working & I have tried Pristique & Cymbalta with no luck. I have been on Wellbutrin for... read more
Has anyone been able to LOSE weight on SSRI antidepressants?
All I have heard is its impossible to lose weight even w/ exercise and diet. I am currently on Lexapro and have been gaining weight since I started. If I can't lose the weight than I believe I will consider another medication. So if anyone out there has been able to lose weight on these meds,... read more
Has anyone experienced carb craving and weight gain on lexapro?
since being put on this med about two months ago, I have gained ten pounds and find myself craving carbs. I am normally on a high protien, lo carb food plan, and find this craving and weight gain frustrating. I exercise regularly and can't lose the pounds. the only thing I can attribute it to is... read more
Lexapro, the pros and cons?
I was just prescribed Lexapro for my depression/anxiety. I have been researching it for the last two days, and nothing I have read sounds like something I want to deal with. I want the real scoop on what this drug has done to help/hurt you.
What if I accidentily took a double dose of lexapro?
regular is 10 ml, took 2.
Lexapro - What happens if you take it too much?
One time i took three a day and the doctor told me to just take once a day. thats the only time i took it that much
I was wondering if anyone has take lexapro a second time around and it worked the same?
I have taken lexapro about 3 years ago fo. Little anxiety and took it for 8 months and tapered off slowly and everything was great! Now I have been on it again a second time due to anxiety from stress.I have been on it for 5 weeks n I did feel like my anxiety disappeared the 2nd week n now for the... read more
Is it normal that I still have some anxiety when I am on my 6th week of cipralex/lexapro?
I started cipralex (Lexapro) 6 weeks ago (1st week at 5mg and then went to my regular dose of 10mg). I generally feel better especially at night but in the morning i still get some anxiety and sometimes i feel nauseated. I still have some trouble sleeping at night. I fall asleep no problem but i... read more
What is the difference between escitalopram and citalopram?
I am just checking to see if lexapro and celexa are 2 totally different medicines or if they are really close to being the same.
Has anyone had their fertility affected by the Lexapro drug?
My husband and I have been trying for four years for another baby(had no trouble with the first) and no other cause can be found,,, and I have been on lexapro 10mg for around 12-18 months for anxiety and mild depression (no doubt helped along with no baby). With no luck on the baby side of... read more
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