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Lexapro - does it get worse before it gets better?
Hi all, I've been on many SSRI's in the past and had no side effects from any of them. This is my 5th day on lex an am having some joint pains, ringing ears and my left wrist is a bit swollen. The 1st 2 days were AMAZING - absolutely no anxiety, couldn't worry if i tried. Started to have... read more
Why has Lexapro made me so emotional and paranoid & very jumpy sense starting? When will it stop?
I can’t take much more of this! Help
How do I safely change from taking Lexapro at noon to taking it before bed?
I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder not too long ago, and I’ve been taking Lexapro. This is my first time ever taking a medication for anxiety, and it’s been helping out a lot. I believe I shouldn’t be taking it at noon. When I take it at noon, I feel very tired for a few hours, and then I am e... read more
Lexapro - Not working after almost 4 full weeks, should I still give it time?
I am 22 years old and suffer from insomnia, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I avoid social situations and even feel uncomfortable around my family. This has caused me to never really develop real relationships with friends or boys. I'm approaching 1 month of taking 10mg per day of Lexapro but... read more
Does Lexapro diarrhea last for a while or how can I help it?
I’ve been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now and I wake up every morning and use the bathroom and it’s been diarrhea almost every day, I know this could be a side effect but I didn’t think it would be happening after taking it for almost a month, what should I do?
Can I not take Lexapro on the day I know I will be drinking heavily?
I will be going to a huge party Friday and was wondering if I don't take it Friday With me knowing I'll be at this said so party. I have just started taking it 3 days ago. Will it be alright since I have just started taking it? I know the doctor told me it would take at least 2or3 months for it to... read more
Don’t feel much different on escitalopram/Lexapro after 4 weeks, should I stick it out or change??
4 weeks ago I was prescribed 5 mg of escitalopram for mild anxiety and depression, however I don’t feel much if any different, I have good days and bad days which is what It was like before I started the medication, there seem to be more good days and bad days at the moment, is this a sign of it w... read more
Should I increase my Lexapro dose?
I’ve been on 10 mg of Lexapro for 12 days now. I’m supposed to see my doctor in another ~2 weeks. I’m feeling better than I was before I started back on Lexapro (I was on it years ago), but I’m still not feeling great. Still pretty darn depressed and generally anxious a lot of the time. I’m grateful... read more
Has anyone gained a lot of weight on Lexapro?
I have gained 45lbs in a year from lexapro. I tried to go to wellbutrin but experienced depression and irritability and irate moments. did anyone go from lexapro to another drug that helped them the same way without the weight gain ?
Started Lexapro 6 days ago to treat health anxiety but experience side effects. Continue or stop?
I started Lexapro six days ago for Health Anxiety as I suffer from a chronic gut disease. I am taking 5 gr in the morning with some food. Day 1: drowsiness and diarrhea. Day 2, 3 and 4: dizzy, general feeling of unwell, lose of appetite due to nausea. Day 4: all the above plus a slight headache.... read more
Three weeks on Lexapro. When will I feel better?
I started Lexapro three weeks ago. I was on 5 mg for one week and then 10 mg for the last two weeks. I’ve had maybe three good-ish days in the past three weeks but that’s it. I have depression and GAD at the severe end. I’m still experiencing horrendous morning anxiety when I wake up. I don’t feel l... read more
Escitalopram - Does Lexapro cause a weird feeling in your head?
I was just prescribed Lexapro. I took the first 6 doses at 5mg and tonight was my first time taking 10mg. I fell asleep and woke up in the middle of the night in pure panic. My vision was blurry and I felt like I was dying. And for the 6 days my head has been feeling strange. Almost described as... read more
How long do certain side effects of Lexapro, trazodone and buspirone last?
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?
Lexapro - My skin feels hot like a burning sensation all over, does this go away with time?
I have been on 5mg Lexapro for 7 days now and started feeling my skin become hot or a burning sensation. Is this a side effect, is this normal and will it subside with time. I was told it takes 4 weeks for Lexapro to work.
Amitriptyline - amitriptyline and Lexapro?
Has anyone had a tricyclic added to their SSRI for anxiety? I’m adding amitriptyline to Lexapro as have awful panic but am nervous.
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