Lexapro Questions (Page 17)

Does Lexapro increase sex drive?

On 10mg escitalopram (Lexapro) for about 1 year. Recent anxiety and depression increase?

Hello everyone, I've been on escitalopram for almost 2 years now. Felt "normal" for the most part, but had a surge of hopelessness and panic the past couple months as I moved to a new city to work a new job. I have never really cried as I do now and the excitement I would feel around the enjoyable... read more

Lexapro is taking too long to help - side effects are awful?

I'm a 68 yo male with life-long history of depressive episodes that occur every 4 to 10 years. I may be dysthymic. About 11 years ago, I discovered Lexapro and it got me through a rough time. Now, here I am again. I have been taking escitalopram 10mg for 10 days, for a major depressive episode... read more

Are Lexapro and diazepam OK to take together?

I have been given 5mg diazepam to help with my SAD while Lexapro starts to work. I'm week 7 on 20mg of Lexapro and I'm still having anxiety, restlessness and agitation in the morning. It seems to ease off late Afternoon. Some days I take 2.5mg and some days I need to take the 5mg. Diazepam is the... read more

Please can I have positive stories on Nardil?

Been on every SSRI in 24 yrs. Lexapro worked well for 12 yrs then it pooped out. Then no other seemed to work again. I tried SNRI Pristiq for 6 wks and my heart raced the whole time and increased anxiety. I’m going off for 14 days to get ready to start Nardil. I need something to work. Feel so h... read more

I have been on Paxil over 23 years and am switching to Lexapro?

I was told Paxil is not good for older people due to increased risk of dementia. Decided to switch to Lexapro and tapered from 20mg Paxil down to 10mg and slowly raised Lexapro to 10mg. Now feeling major anxiety in the mornings. I feel stuck. Is is okay to be on both?

Lexapro - What is the mildest antidepressant with the least amount of side effects?

Between Zoloft and Lexapro, which would be milder with fewer side effects to treat less severe depression?

Can trazodone be taken with lexapro?

Can trazodone be taken with Paxil or Zoloft. On 150 mg trazodone helps with sleep but not depression. If either can be taken what strength do you recommend.

Do lexapro side effects wear off eventually? I.E Heart racing, insomnia?

Hello all. I am a happily married 29 year old female with generalized anxiety disorder. I have taken meds in the past (Paxil CR) that really helped but made getting off them a real night mare. I recently started taking Lexapro 5mg in the day time. Now, its working all the way up until about 10 pm... read more

How to lose weight on Lexapro?

I was on Celexa for about 2 years and noticed about 15 pounds of weight gain. I started working out with a trainer in January and changed my eating habits as well. Still can't seem to drop a pound. Talked to my doctor and he put me on Lexapro. I have been on it for almost 2 months now and have even... read more

Is hair loss a side effect of Lexapro?

I received a heart transplant 2 years ago. I'm on 2 meds which I HAVE to take that can cause hair loss - prograf and prednisone. I also take lexapro, hydrochlorothiazide, a statin and famotidine - all of which can also cause hair loss. My hair is very thin. It doesn't fall out in clumps - it seems... read more

Does seroquel cause hot flashes?

I'm taking 400 mg of seroquel 300mg of lithium 20 mg of lexapro plus Xanax and thyroid meds. I've been getting really bad hot flashes. Everyone else will be freezing and I will be sweating. I want to know if anyone else has expirenced this? And if so is it a serious side effect?

Lexapro day 11, still feel like I have a nervous stomach and not eating well, any advice?

i attempted work made it for 4 hours. im still anxious over the past experiences of this month.i want to get back to my normal routine. worried about my appetite cant eat alot and real nervous stomach,is this normal? i know i have improved but am not patient at all, doin alot of prayin.any advice... read more

Anxiety - What drugs are similar to lexapro?

Is lexapro a better alternative for tinnitus sufferer than Xanax?

I have suffered tinnitus for 3 months and Xanax helps to reduce the volume and my anxiety. Now the ENT wants to to change to Lexapro..Is it a better alternative? I read it actually increase the intensity of tinnitus..is this true? can both drug be taken together? Any reason why he wants me to... read more