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New to Lexapro. What pain meds can I take for headache?
I have been newly prescribed Lexapro to help me deal with anxiety issues. I have not started yet and I am scared to because of side effects. My question is I do get frequent headaches/migraines. What pain medicines are safe to take while on Lexapro? I saw obuprofen and nsaids are not good.
How to have a mild switch from Paxil to Lexapro?
Hello everyone, I was on Paxil for 5 years and I could feel a half a year ago how it is not helping me anymore, I also was exposed to high stress. I was taking 10 mg of Paxil and then my doctor suggested to higher the dose to 15mg and I wasn't feeling my best either so they decided to switch it to... read more
Lexapro and moderate alcohol consumption; can it be positive?
So I started Lexapro recently and have had great results. I did drink before, but stopped as soon as I started Lexapro do to extra stress on the liver. I know it can have other interactions, but those aren't what I'm worried about here. I want to know how much stress Lexapro puts on the liver, when... read more
Does anyone on Lexapro have swollen eyes and does it go away after awhile? It looks?
... like I've been crying for 3 days. I've been on Lexapro for nine days and the swelling of the eyes started a couple of days after starting. My eyesight is a little blurry at times and they are also irritated and uncomfortable. Can anyone tell me if they've had an experience like this? Thanks so... read more
Use of GABA with Lexapro?
I have been on 10mg of Lexapro for about 2 years now, I just recently have felt the positive effects diminishing and I dont really want to go to 20mg. Has anyone tried using GABA or other natural vitamins with Lexapro? is there any contraindications? Someone did post something about this awhile... read more
Why do I feel worse after starting Lexapro?
I took 5mg of generic Lexapro for 3 days and then increased to 10mg. I felt no side effects on the low dosage but when I increased I felt waves of nausea for the first 2 days and then increasing anxiety and depression for all the days following. By day 7 on 10mg I felt like I was going crazy- more... read more
Any success with increasing Lexapro dose?
I have been on Lexapro 10 mg off 8.5 years with great results, combined with CBT. Last fall I felt an increase in anxiety and panic. My doctor advised to go to 15 mg, it that caused nighttime panic attacks so I have been taking 12.5 mg for about 6 weeks. It isn’t really helping. I am considering g... read more
Took Lexapro for 2 days HELP?
I have had mild anxiety for about 10 years that I was able to handle without medication. about five years ago it got worse so I went to a doctor and was put on Prozac 10 mg. I took that for a few months and didn’t notice much results so stopped taking it. Recently my anxiety has increased a lot so I... read more
Bad side effects of Lexapro?
I was prescribed Lexapro for major depressive disorder and anxiety. Dr wanted me to start at 5 mg and work up to 10 in a week or so. I took my first dose last night, and I feel awful. My head is heavy, heart is racing, I feel like I can't breathe, I'm shaky. I honestly feel like I'm having the... read more
How can I convince my dr to up my dosage of Lexapro 20mg, or change from Lexapro to soemthing else?
I've been on these medications for about 8 weeks, I'm finding that the 20mg isn't helping with my anxiety or depression and have asked numerous times for an increase by my dr dismisses my claims and says 20mg is enough and that psycho therapy will be more beneficial for me then increasing the dose.... read more
Lexapro - Is 30mg safe for anxiety? My family doc just told me to go from 20 to 30 but 2 pharmacists
... said 20mg is the max. I have been taking it since Jan 2018, and have trouble sleeping, and feel anxious everyday and have shakes most mornings. I told my doc and he says increase it. I think I need a diff med. Any suggestions for anxiety meds that do not have tinnitus as a side effect as I have... read more
Is it okay to start taking 5mg of Lexapro after taking 10mg of it for 2 days?
I’ve been suffering from anxiety and depression lately, so my doctor prescribed me 10mg of lexapro a few days ago. After just two days of taking it, I actually started feeling better! (Less anxiety, less self-defeating thoughts, more calm overall, etc.) The problem is that even before taking L... read more
Wellbutrin added to Lexapro?
I have been on Lexapro for over a year now for severe anxiety and minor depression. a main cause of my anxiety is my weight (i lost 90 pounds a few years ago) and Lexapro is making me pack on the pounds- even with diet and exercise. I have also noticed I'm constantly tired, have no desire to do... read more
Lexapro side effects - bad gas?
I have been on Lexapro 20 mg for three weeks and have been experiencing very bad gas. I was previously on Zoloft for over 6 months and it was not working for me. I feel little to no different on this medication, except for bad gas and I am highly agitated quite easily.
My wife takes Wellbutrin and Vyvanse and now has been prescribed Lexapro. Is this OK?
She is 46. Our first child just left for college and then marriage problems started. She works overnight in a high stress environment surrounded by men. Worried about her mental state, very mean and easily agitated. Lack of interest in anything.
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