Lexapro Questions (Page 23)

Is it safe to take 5 mg of Flexeril 8 hours after taking 5 mg of Lexapro?

2 weeks on Lexapro and I’m nervous?

I posted a week ago about starting Lexapro to help my anxiety and depression and insomnia issues. I’ve noticed some changes in my anxiety and I’m starting to feel less anxious during the day, but I still have some really terrible days too. I’m not able to sleep still right now without taking Ativan ... read more

Is ringing in ears a common side effect of Lexapro?

I've been on Lexapro for 3 weeks now. First 2 weeks was on 5mg then increased to 10mg. Since increasing to 10mg (7 days now) I have noticed more anxiety, constant ringing in ears and major lack of motivation. I just want to lay in bed all day

Escitalopram - Has anyone used lexapro and cannabis?

I recently started taking lexapro and I know it takes a few weeks until it works has anyone been on lexapro and took cannabis or is it a bad interaction? I am reaching out to my provider about this but I have not got a call back so thought it was worth a try to ask?

Zoloft - How effective is this medication on GAD?

5 months ago i had a mini stroke and even though I didn't suffer any physical damage I've been suffering severe anxiety and depression my Dr started me with Lexapro didn't do a thing now she switch me to Zoloft 50 mg I've been on it for 2 weeks haven't seen any changes except i get a little sleepy... read more

Tapering from a 5mg Lexapro?

If one is on a 5mg Lexapro which is the lowest dose on the market, how does one taper off from this drug after using it for a long time?

Does lithium help with unipolar depression -- anybody?

I'm about to start this to augment my other meds (lexapro, remeron, benzo). I just hope that it helps with depression, not just stopping manic episodes (because I don't have them). I do sort of "cycle" - I have a good day, a bad day, a good day, a bad day. Mind you the "good days" are not great,... read more

Lexapro for 8 years, need advice?

Has anyone been on Lexapro for years and is it still working for you? I have tried almost every antidepressant out there and Lexapro by far has been the best one. I have depression, anxiety and panic attacks. It has helped me regain my life but now I feel like it has either stopped working or I am... read more

Lexapro - will it help or make my anxiety/panic disorder worse?

I have anxiety disorder and have tried many different prescriptions over the years, usually giving up because of extreme exhaustion and weight gain, only to go back to try new medications. The only one I found to have worked for me was Xanax however since my doctor doesn't want me to use it for... read more

Lexapro side effect on eye sight?

Does anyone experience eye sight problem being on Lexapro? Blurred, double vision, flicking sensation when look at computer screen. One eye is less vision than another. If you do have this side effects, how long did it last?

Can you go from Prozac to Lexapro?

My new doctor had me on 20mg of Prozac for 2 weeks then changed me to 10mg Lexapro. The doctor said I didn’t need to ween off. Makes me very nervous.

About a year ago I was put on 10mg of Lexapro.It was horrendous.

For 7 days I was jittery, shaky, unable to eat, and taking 2 Xanax just to get through the day with very low energy. It started within hours of taking the 1st tablet, so I kept taking them thinking they would start working soon and I'd be back to normal. Went to my doctor on day 7 she told me stop... read more

When does the burning from Lexapro go away?

I started Lexapro 5mg, a 10mg split, last week on Thursday and had to stop it on Sunday. I've had awful side effects including insomnia and a HORRIBLE burning sensation. Does anyone have experience with this? When did it go away? It's now Thursday morning and I'm still dealing with it.

Lexapro - Does anyone had side.effects 8 months after stopped?

10 mg every day lexapro for 10 years. After visit to doctor to stop it I did it slowly. From January till today all good but I have bad days as tiggling to feet like electric shock sometimes , muscles tension etc. I feel like my body is battling something:) Went to doctors and nothing physical... read more

Is there any interactions between Depakote, Lexapro, buspirone, and Klonopin?

My doctor has prescribed all these meds and I been trying to do some research but always come up with scary results and I already have anxiety. I was taking Lexapro and Klonopin at first and Depakote and buspirone was added on because the other two were helping some but not as effective. Does... read more