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Lexapro Week 4, still working?
Hello all. It is now 4 weeks tomorrow that I have been on Lexapro. My first week was 5mg and I have been on 10mg since. Last week I felt awesome, no anxiety, positive, and just overall great. This week, I have had anxiety like my old self all over again with a little less intensity. It is almost a... read more
Switching from Celexa to Lexapro?
I have been on celexa 30 mg for about 2 years and klonopin 0.75 mg for about 2 years as well taken at night for insomnia. I take the klonopin for insomnia. I am switching to Lexapro in hope of it allievating the anxiety, depression, and klonopin. My doctor is switching me straight from Celexa to... read more
Diarrhea, Sneezing, Runny Nose with Melatonin?
I was taking 1 mg of Melatonin for about 3 months for sleep after my Bro died & it worked so well for sleep. Suddenly I started having acute diarrhea. I couldn't even go out. Tried Immodium, a special diet... you name it, I tried it. I didn't even think of Melatonin as the culprit as I had not had... read more
Anyone feel moody and irritated on Lexapro?
Hi, I spent a week on Lexapro 5mg and am half-way through my first week upping it to 10mg/day. I'm struggling with constant fatigue, spaciness, and lack of motivation--not sleepy really, just like I want to be lying down doing nothing all day. I've had some sleepless nights, but it's not... read more
I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro?
I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro with another small white regular CVS brand Tylenol. I am not prescribed this medication nor do I need it at this time in my life - although I do suffer from some anxiety, there's no depression as of yet. After I took this pill about 9 hours ago I have been anxious... read more
Lexapro - I accidentally took my normal dose (15mg) again less than 12 hours after my last dose?
is this dangerous?? I've never exceeded 15mg
Morning times on Lexapro - 4 weeks?
I've been on Lexapro for 4 weeks now and I do feel a little better (with depressed mood) but I have some really bad days (like today, crying all day and sad). I have noticed something, that in the morning times I feel wired or anxious, the morning times are always the worst. I know I have only been... read more
Lexapro, Day 15 Insomnia!?
I have been on Lexapro for 15 days now. Initially began @ 10mg then increased to 20mg for one day (massive migraine) back to 10mgs. I noticed on day 12 my insomnia returned and has escalated to panic attacks while sleeping. Has anyone had this happen to them on Lexapro? If so, did you wait it out,... read more
Any one of you have constipation issues while in Lexapro 10 mg?
I have what my gastro call lazy colon. I have been feeling good with Lexapro but I am not going...
Lexapro adjustment period?
I've started taking lexapro about a week ago (keep in mind I have zero patience so this is especially hard for me) I know there is an adjustment period, but am I supposed to feel worse before it gets better? Ever since i started taking it, I feel more depressed and all I want to do is sleep. Thank... read more
Are headaches when starting Lexapro common?
I am about to finish my first week of Lexapro. I have been taking 5mg to start and am about to switch to 10mg. I have been getting mild headaches and am feeling apprehensive about upping the dosage. Are the headaches normal and will they go away eventually. I have also noticed it has caused an... read more
Lexapro - I have missed my dose the last two days?
So I took a dose last night around 6pm and then again this morning at 5am as my usual dose. Is that safe?
How does Vraylar works for people with complex depression and anxiety?
My daughter is on several meds for her depression and anxiety from last 6 years, and nothing seems working well! Now she is on Vraylar from 4 weeks and tapperring Laxapro! I see little relief with vraylar, she is able to come out of the bed and walk! she feels memory lost, can't focus or is not... read more
3 weeks on Lexapro, nausea is back?
Hi. I have been on 0.5 Lexapro for about 3-4 weeks. I did have nausea and upset stomach for the past weeks. At some point it starting getting better, but i see for the past 2 days the nausea started to be more present. Tomorrow i will also have to up the dose to 10mg and i am very scared it will... read more
When and how should I take my Lexapro and Ritalin? And do certain side effects subside?
So I am prescribed 20mg Lexapro for anxiety and clonazepam 1-2mg as needed (don’t use it that often just in case of panic attacks and my agoraphobia) and recently I was prescribed Ritalin 10mg to be taken 3 times daily ranging from either 10mg 3 times a day , 15mg 3 times a day or 20mg 3 times a d... read more
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