Lexapro Questions (Page 30)

Depakote ER - is taking Depakote and Lexapro together bad?

How long it will take for Lexapro to have positive psychological effect?

I am on Lexapro for about two weeks now. First week was on 5 mg and second week I increased to 10 mg following Doctor advice. So far my main concerns are lack of sleep and reduced sex drive. I feel more calm and cope better with life, however I am still depressed and unhappy. When will I feel the... read more

Escitalopram - Why did I feel a bit better yesterday but feel worse than ever today?

Been on increased dosage 15mg lexapro for 11 days. Felt a bit better yesterday but worse than ever today. Can anyone answer this. Thanks.

When will mirtazapine work?

I have mild anxiety. Currently on 20 mg. Lexapro and weaning off Buspar. Doctor prescribed mirtazapine. I started at 15 mg. per day for two weeks and upped my dosage to 30mg. for the last two weeks. I get a relatively good night’s sleep. My question is when does this medication start to calm my n... read more

Lexapro causing depression?

Has anyone had Lexapro cause depression or more? I am currently tapering off because I think it wasn’t helping me as much as it could or should. Curious if anyone found it created depression when not depressed before?

Escitalopram - Increasing dose of lexapro from 10ml to 20ml?

Has anyone any experience of going from 10ml lexapro to 20ml? I was on 10ml for 3 months and increased to 20ml 3 weeks ago but seen little improvement yet. Has anyone any advice.

Does Lexapro cause a decrease in appetite?

Has anyone experienced a loss of appetite starting 10 mg of Lexapro as a side effect?

Has anyone had success with Lexapro on a very low dose? I am very sensitive to medication and?

... started out with only 1 mg (liquid) and am now up to 4 mg (liquid). Is this enough or do I need to keep increasing it?

Effects Lexapro after 21 days?

I have been taking Lexapro for 3 weeks now. Not a lot of side effects and not a lot of effects. I think I feel a little better now but not sure. The first 18 days I was on 5mg and now on 10mg for 3 days. Is it normal that I do not feel a lot better yet (I read these amazing reviews and am a bit... read more

Escitalopram - Started Lexapro - increased anxiety?

I started Lexapro 6 days ago for anxiety but every day it seems to make my anxiety even worse to the point where it’s almost unbearable today. I know SSRIs can make things worse before they get better but how much longer will it be until I’m ‘over the hill’?

Should I continue Lexapro when I cant ejaculate?

I started taking Lexapro for a week now. I found myself completely can't ejaculate after a few tries. My doctor told me the problem might due to my psychological health and ask me to continue with the medication. Should I continue with Lexapro or change doctor?

Can I cut Lexapro 20mg in half to make it 10mg?

I was prescribed Lexapro 20mg a while back and stopped taking it because I was a really dumb kid. I have really bad anxiety and a terrible fear of being sick (emetophobia) so I've been looking to start taking it again. However, I know that taking 20mg straight away will probably give me awful side... read more

Escitalopram - Should I keep taking Lexapro?

I started Lexapro 10 mg for depression. It's been 4 weeks and I feel like I still have no motivation, a little bit of nauseousness which is OK. I can handle it and I have to take a nap during the day but I'm hoping that fade away in time. Should I keep taking this or stop because I really can't... read more

Lexapro - weight gain due to appetite increase, or medicine in general?

Hello! Day 7 of Lexapro. Started with 5mg and now today I am on 10mg continuously. My question is more geared towards anyone's experience with weight gain. Would you say it's because your appetite is coming back? Or the medicine in general causes weight gain? Any input appreciated!

Does Viibryd cause heart palpitations?

I have been suffering with anxiety for several months now. I have tried Zoloft made me feel like a zombie. Lexapro worked but caused insomnia. Tried Buspar but caused insomnia. Tried Wellbutrin but gave me the nervous energy on edge feeling. Been prescribed viibryd started at 10mg. The first 4 days... read more