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Has anyone had dialiated pupils from taking Lexapro and how long does this last?
Been on 10 mg Lexapro day 3 - lack of sleep and pupils really dialiated -
How do I switch from my Celexa to my Lexapro?
Hello everyone! I am taking Celexa now and have went from 20 mg to 10 mg the last few days. I am unsure how long to taper off of my Celexa. I have my Lexapro on hand and I'm not sure how/when to start taking it. Has anyone out there made this switch before? I really need advice please. I have been... read more
Who has experience switching from Citalopram/Lexapro to Cymbalta?
I suffer from generalized anxiety and phobias and depression. I have used Citalopram 40mg for 10 years and has helped me, but since 3 years my anxiety came back triggered by work related stress. When things got really nasty I got 7.5mg Mirtazapine prescribed to sleep better. The Mirtazapine... read more
Does Lexapro make you angry?
I've been on Lexapro for a week and I don't know if its the stress I'm having or if its the medication making me getting angry more. Is anyone on Lexapro having the same problem with getting angry more often and worse?
Horrible reaction w/ Concerta and alcohol?
Hi all, I am currently on several meds- Wellbutrin, Lexapro, and Concerta (36mg)- for depression and anxiety. I made a very stupid decision and got pretty drunk about 2 days ago and blacked out for maybe around 6 hours. I woke up feeling worse than your average hangover- extremely depressed,... read more
I accidentally ran out of my lexapro 20mg and after two days not being on it I am irritable, n&v?
and I took it today how long till I feel better
Escitalopram - how long dose it take for lexpro to help ? :(?
i have been taking 20mg of escitalopram for almost 8 weeks now due to have horrible anxiety... this all stated 72 days ago from today i always have really bad diarrhea everyday i just want me life back i i wish i could feel myself again ... im so scared to try another medication because the first... read more
Generally how long does it take for escitalopram to start working? Random spark of depression?
Hello, I am new. I have always been naturally a shy type of person and nervous. The last few years since I have been sober, I wouldn't say I felt great, but not bad either.. just not as happy as I think a person should be. As of November this year I started to feel noticeably depressed, and... read more
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
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