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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
My daughter has epilepsy and has been on 750 mg Keppra and is weaning off Lamotrigine @100 mg from a
... high of 800 mg/day. She was also on 10 mg/day Lexapro for the last year. She began having involuntary movements in the eyes, mouth, neck but the Drs said it's not a movement disorder. EEG confirmed it's not seizure activity, but we have no diagnosis and no treatment after six weeks of distress.... read more
Is Paxil better than Lexapro?
I'm thinking about switching from Lexapro to Paxil I would like to know which is better?
Wellbutrin sr and menstrual cycle?
I started taking Wellbutrin 7 days ago. On the 3rd day of taking it I noticed I was real edgy. I also take Lexapro. I'm wondering if anyone has experience this before starting their period. I can't tell if its the medicine or cause I'm goin to start. I'm always edgy when its that time of the month.... read more
What is the best way to ween off Geodon?
My psychiatrist put me on Lexapro and is lowering my Geodon 40mg every 5 days so far so good. I used to take 320mg a day now I am down to 280mg my head is feeling more clearer and the anxiety and depression are going. My last psychiatrist just put me on Zyprexa and weened me off the Geodon. I had... read more
Is it better to take my beta blocker during the day or at night?
I currently take Coreg 40mg in the morning along with my other meds of Vyvanse, Lexapro and Klonopin. I'm not experiencing as much of a low energy fatigue feeling since I switched from metoprolol to Coreg so I started taking that during the day. With Coreg being controlled release is it still going... read more
Lexapro Withdrawal - will I lose the weight I gained?
Has anyone who has withdrawn tell me if you've lost the weight you gained on Le?Oh sorry for the long subject- ha, I didn't realize I had more space! I have been on 10mg for 1.5 yrs... slow weight gain that I can't get off (I am very active and follow a structured weight loss program after losing... read more
Is it ok to go from 20mg-10mg of Lexapro in one tapper?
After the birth of my second daughter 7 months ago I reluctantly began taking Lexapro for PND. I have now been taking 20mgs for 6 months and wish to get off of it. I find I am unable to fully enjoy my children and miss feeling a whole range of emotions. I also lack any sex drive and have gained... read more
Have any women had any problems with heavy menstrual bleeding while on lexapro?
I have noticed that about an hour after I take Lexapro my menstrual bleeding becomes quite heavy and the cramping becomes more intense.
How long did it take Risperdal to work?
My son currently takes Daytrana and Lexapro, but his doctor is weaning him off the Lexapro. He has ADHD and Asperger's too and has been VERY irritable and angry seeming. I am just not sure what to expect with the Risperdal.
Lexapro - I take this at night but it gives me the shakes in the morning. Is this normal?
I have been taking 20mg of lexapro for 5 days now.i'v been taking it at night because it can cause drowsiness and with my job i drive alot but when i wake in the morning i feel like i have the shakes is this normal ?
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