Lexapro Questions (Page 24)

Lexapro, how do I decide if I should stop taking?

I have been taking 20mg Lexapro for 12 years. My Doc prescribed it when I was having a difficult time after being laid off from a 20 year career. I really don't know if taking it helped me, but I continued it for all these years and im not sure why. Now Im trying to decide if I should continu... 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

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

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Has anyone who has withdrawn tell me if you've lost the weight you gained on Le?Oh sorry for the long subject- ha, I didn't realize I had more space!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 ?

Lexapro - I am exercising & watching food intake but can't lose weight, could Lexapro b responsible

I still seem to be gaining weight. I run 5and a half miles per day. Does anyone think this is due to the lexapro? Should I change medications? I also have anxiety. Thanks.

Has anyone had experience with taking lexapro after having bariatric surgery?

I was recently placed back on it four weeks after bariatric surgery some of the other patient have said that it helps with emotional eating has anyone else had any experience with anti depressants after gastric bypass surgery?

How do I sanitize Lexapro I dropped on a dirty floor?

I dropped nearly all of my Lexapro on the floor in my dorm room kitchen which is simply filthy. I picked up all the pills and put them back into the bottle but I'm sort of worried about taking them after they were on such a filthy floor. Is there any way I can sanitize them to ease my concern?

Can you experience "brain zaps", dizziness, tingling sensation withdrawl symptoms while on Lexapro?

I generally take Lexapro (20mg) around 5pm everyday. Lately i have been experiencing from what other people describe as brain zaps, tingling sensations, and dizziness. Honestly I have not bee too good lately with taking my medication at the same time everyday. Was wondering if my body can develop a... read more

What will lexapro come up as when drug tested with a 5 panel rapid?

Use of amitriptyline 25 mg together with Lexapro 10 mg what are the effects?