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Wanting to stop Lexapro after 7 days?
Hello. I have always dealt with what I will call “manageable anxiety.” However, Recently I had two big life changing events that caused my anxiety to become out of control. I started to not sleep, anxiety attacks, constant worrying about anything and everything. So I went to my family physician who... read more
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
Will restart Zoloft after 3 weeks of stopping work again?
Started with Zoloft for 1 week then went to dr to get rf and he switched to lexapro i took for 5 1/2 weeks cried anxious whole time!! then switch to Zoloft was on Zoloft for 3 weeks 25mg 1st week, 50mg 2nd week and 75mg 3rd. I have alot of anxiety and crying!!! Dr switched me to buspar and said to... read more
Does vitamin B12 interfere with Lexapro? Since I started taking b12 I feel like my lexapro quit?
I started back on lexapro 10 mg in January and recently found out my B12 level is 288 and my Vitamin D is 22. My doctor prescribed D2 but dismissed the low B12 because it is in low normal range. When I questioned her about it she said I could supplement if I wanted to. I’ve been thinking maybe my B... read more
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
I'm on day 1 of week 4 of 10mg of Lexapro every morning. Still experiencing alot of anxiety?
I'm on day 1 of week 4 of 10mg of Lexapro every morning. Still experiencing alot of anxiety. Really bad mornings. How long do I keep taking without improvement. I have a .25 Xanax scrip but I may be taking this too much to get past the rough spots. I take 1 to 1.5 Xanax every other day roughly. Is... read more
What are Lexapro side effects how long before their gone?
my doctor put me on 20 mg of Lexapro for the first time and I only took it one day and made me so sick I felt like I was dying I had all the side effects..how long before I feel normal..help help
Dealing with insomnia on Lexapro?
I've been on Lexapro for almost four weeks now. The first week was rough with insomnia, jitters, exhaustion, etc. Once I hit week two all of that went away and I was getting the best sleep of my life. Now all of a sudden in the last week the insomnia has returned and I'm only getting a solid 2-3... read more
I have been on Lexapro for 16 days (5mg for 12 days and 10mg for the last 4 days).
I am very anxious and have trouble sleeping. I take a 0.5mg tab of Lorazepam am and pm which helps some, but I cannot be on it for too long. How long does it usually take for these side effects to disappear. What can I do to get better sleep? Side effects are almost as bad now as before I started... read more
Taking generic Lexapro for 8 days?
Has anyone experienced internal body tremors from it? Only taking 5mg daily. Is this from the medication or the anxiety. Xanax helps to stop it but I know this is a dangerous drug to take.
Is there an OCD/anxiety med that doesnt cause emotional blunting?
I'm in desperate need of help. I have OCD Scrupulosity disorder & anxiety. For years, I took 15mg of Lexapro & it worked beautifully. But within the last 5 year's, I noticed I was getting more & more emotionally blunted, until I felt literally nothing. I felt like someone had sucked out my soul &... read more
Does Lexapro cause issues with memory and cognition?
It seems I have trouble articulating thoughts on this medicine, along with having trouble recalling words and remembering things
Have anyone found a antidepressant that helps with anxiety other than Lexapro?
I was on Lexapro for 5 years although everything was all good... I stopped it and had bad withdrawals. I really want to go back on it but I’m so afraid of the withdrawals... I am looking for another antidepressant that will work just as good as Lexapro but not as potent.
Does lexapro help with panic disorder?
Just curious to know if Lexapro helps with panic disorder or not please let me know
Lexapro allergic reaction?
I've had severe allergic reaction to amitriptyline and pregabalin which were prescribed for pain. Dr wants to put me on Lexapro for anxiety due to.pain but I'm worried that I will react badly to it too? Reaction was seizure like body jerks.
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