Lexapro Questions (Page 28)

I ran out of Lexapro 20mg. Can I substitute Prozac until I get my prescription?

If so, how many mg of Prozac should I take?

Lexapro, day 5. Please help not sure what to think?

I was on Lexapro for about a year and a half 5 years ago. Recently, at the beginning of this month, it’s like something in my brain snapped and I started having unbearable panic episodes which led me to the hospital and then my GP, who started me back on Lexapro 10 mg. I’m on day 5, and every day I’... read more

I accidentally took extra dose of Lexapro after dinner- should it be OK?

My normal dose is 25mg Lexapro in the am, but I accidentally took an extra 20mg after dinner (had pill organizer upside down, don't ask!)- what should I expect? And should I take the usual or lower dose tomorrow morning?

Increasing my dosage of Lexapro. How long until I notice change and what to expect?

I recently started taking Lexapro for anxiety issues I randomly got while everything in my life was good. The first 2 1/2 weeks were fine, I felt great like my old self then all off a sudden I’m back to where I started. So I’m upping the dosage from 10mg to 20mg what should I expect?

Is it okay to take ibuprofen while on Lexapro?

Anyone have any issues taking ibuprofen?

Klonopin withdrawal? After only 4 weeks?

Diagnosed with GAD several months back. Started on Lexapro and was put on Klonopin .5 2x daily. After 2 weeks dropped down to .5 1x per day. So after a month, went to .25 1x daily for a week, then .125 1x daily for a few days. Have been completely off for a week. Continuing on Lexapro. The odd... read more

Should I cut my dosage in half for Lexapro?

Hey, I used to take lexapro (Escitalopram) for a while, i stopped taking it around 6 months ago because I thought that I no longer needed it for my anxiety. Everything was fine, until a few days ago. I am currently in college and I think I got overwhelmed with stress. I had one of the worst panic... read more

Should I increase my scitalopram (Lexapro) from 5mg to 10mg? For the last 3 weeks I was taking 5mg..

... of Lexapro. The first two weeks were horrible with side effects extreme dizziness and nausea and light headed. On the 3rd week I started feeling significantly great again not completely I still had moments of anxiety but not as bad as they were before. This is the fourth week and I’m feeling e... read more

Why am I so tired? Lexapro.

I have noticed that I have been very tired all the time. I went back on my Lexapro around 2 months ago and I am ALWAYS tired. I usually sleep from 12-9 every night so I know that I am getting plenty of sleep. I will wake up very fatigue and after around 2-3 hours i want to nap. I am not sure if... read more

Has anyone switched straight from Lexapro to Prozac? And is the switch bearable?

Lexapro and Wellbutrin together?

My doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin in addition to the Lexapro I've been taking for two years. Has anyone had any side effects of this combo? I'm constantly exhausted and have random outbursts of crying. I just started the Wellbutrin two weeks ago and I know it takes awhile, but I feel like I cannot... read more

Escitalopram - How do you cope with taking Lexapro in the first few weeks?

My wife have been taking Lexapro for three weeks for anxiety and depression caused by increase anxiety and taking Buspirone for two weeks. The first two weeks, the doctor prescribed 10mg but 10mg caused extreme fatigue and made her feel very lethargic. She also experienced other side effects. We... read more

I have been on Lexapro for 11 days?

I started Lexapro 11 days ago for severe anxiety and panic. So far, no relief. I am still having my anxiety symptoms of numbness, tingling, twitching, weakness, and shaking, in my arms and legs and face. I was really hoping it would help with the physical symptoms by now so I can stop worrying... read more

Trazodone and Lexapro, did it mess me up?

I took Trazodone and Lexapro (both 25mg) for only 3 days and woke up in the middle of the night to my heart not beating, then suddenly racing. Obviously went to the ER as I thought it was a heart attack. When I was at the ER, my heart did that a few more times but slowly went away over time. The... read more

Tapering down on Lexapro and relapse in symptoms?

I was on 20mg Lexapro for GAD that was so bad, I could not eat or function. I have been on the meds and feeling amazing for about 7 years. I decided on trying to taper down... slowly... and did 10 MG for about 3-4 months, then went down to 5MG. After 2 weeks of being down to 5MG, I had a massive... read more