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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
Taking Lexapro and buspirone?
I am currently taking Lexapro 20mg once a day with buspirone 10mg twice a day. I've heard there is major interactions with these two. Is it safe for me to take them together?
I have a clogged ear ever since I have been on Lexapro?
They tell me It is anxiety. Anxiety seems to be improved. Does anyone have the experience or what do think is going on? Thanks for any information.
What happens when you take Wellbutrin that expired four years ago?
My mother has been having me take this because we haven't been able to afford getting my Lexapro prescription until fairly recently. This has been going on for five months, since October. I'm supposed to be taking 5mg Lexapro each day, but this Wellbutrin is a 200mg dose, that she's been having me... read more
Lexapro side effect nightmare- can anyone relate?
Hi all, Last night I took my first dose of 10mg lexapro. I woke up at 4am clenching my teeth soooo badly. Then I felt very out of it, nauseous and in a cold sweat. I slowly got out of bed but could barely focus on where I was going. I went to the bathroom, called out for help- thank god my husband... read more
Missed Lexapro dose for three days?
I've been on Lexapro for 2 years after a family death. I missed the dose for 3 days and feel really depressed crying all day. I should add I lost another family member 3 months ago so maybe Lexapro was numbing that grief? Can it wear off so soon?
Is it OK to take Lexapro and Effexor together?
I was weaning off Lexapro by taking 10 mg with 75 mg Effexor XR as my new drug. I was feeling pretty good. My doctor asked if I just wanted to stay like that and I said I'd rather go ahead with the 150 mg Effexor and no Lexapro. Well I've been off Lexapro and on 150 mg Effexor 3 weeks, 75 mg. the... read more
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