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Can I have permanent erectile dysfunction after taking 5mg of Lexapro for three days?

I'm 49 yr old male that has never had any sexual dysfunction in the past, but since taking Lexapro, I cannot maintain an erection and my penis feels numb. If I stop now, will the effects wear off quickly since I've only been on the medication 3 days?

How do I prevent headaches while waiting for Lexapro 5mg to kick in?

How do I prevent headaches while waiting Lexapro to kick in been on it only for 6days at 5mg still have anxiety feelings

How long does it take for 5mg of Lexapro to leave the system completely?

I've been taking Lexapro for a little over a year. I have started the taper and cut down to 5mg for a while and was wondering how much longer it will be in my system? I stopped taking it on Sunday 26th of August.

Is it normal for lexapro to make my vision blurry?

So I recently stopped taking lexapro and my vision has been blurry since and was wondering is this is a normal side affect

Would it be safe to cut a 20 mg Lexapro in half after only three days?

Ive been on Lexapro 20mg for three days now. I was recently on 10mg about 6 months ago before I just stopped taking it. I didn't have any side affects with the 10 mg that I can remember, but this time Iam super tired all day, i dont want to eat & every time I stand up my heart pounds. I just feel... read more

Ringing in my ears from Lexapro?

I've been taking Lexapro10mg for 3 weeks. The ringing in my ears is making me crazy. It's all I focus on now. Today was my last dose, please tell me this goes away. Talk about creating anxiety. Can anyone give me some positive feedback?

On day 6 of 10mg Lexapro after starting with 5 days of 5mg Lexapro?

I was on Trintellix 10 mg. Wasn’t doing it for my anxiety and panic attacks. My doc started me on 5mg generic Lexapro for the first 5 days then 10mg after that (currently on day 6 of 10mg) until my next visit in 2 weeks. and weening me off Trintellix. I feel like I have increased anxiety, but I c... read more

Dizziness 24/7 from Lexapro?

3 months ago I started Lexapro again (I had taken it 2 years ago with minor side effects) I started experiencing extreme dizziness, like I was on a boat 24/7. My doctors said it probably wasn't the medication and to just continue, but I am convinced it is the lexapro. I tapered off a couple weeks... read more

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?

Increased vivid nightmares on Lexapro — should I stop taking it?

I have been on Lexapro (5mg) for I believe 11 or 12 days now for anxiety and depression. I was previously on Zoloft for only 10 days and my psychiatrist had me switch due to some nasty side effects (I actually posted a question on here about that at the time too). Anyway, I’m on the Lexapro now and ... read more

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?

Switching from Lexapro to Paxil for anxiety?

So I had been on Lexapro 20mg for 5+ years and last summer I was weened off the medication because my psychiatrist and myself thought I no longer needed it due to the lack of anxiety symptoms. Last fall the symptoms returned and were overwhelming causing me to withdraw and isolate myself in my... read more

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