Lexapro Questions (Page 9)

Has anyone had success taking just 5mg of lexapro for anxiety?

I barely tolerated the 5mg for a week, now I've been on 10 mg for 3 days - but don't want to give up quite yet... Maybe if I go back down it'll be better. My nausea, insomnia, shakiness, anxiety is making me unable to function. I can't imagine people suffer through these awful side effects for so... read more

I have been on Lexapro a while now. It is finally starting to work, but I am so tired that I can ba?

Rely function during the day. I feel like my eyes can't stay open and all I want to do is go to sleep. After that goes away, about 6:00pm, I get a headache the rest of the night. Has anyone else had this problem or are having it? Please help!!!

On Lexapro (Escitilopram) soooo tired please help. Can't do this much longer?

Lexapro and weight gain - how to lose it after stopping?

Hi I know there's plenty of talk about lexapro and weight gain. I was on 5mg a day for 6 months but I've gained 10 pounds. I stopped the medication 5 weeks ago and play tennis 5 times a week & watch what I eat, but the scale does not budge! Does anyone have a success story about losing their... read more

I am having Lexapro withdrawal symptoms 3 months after terminating - will it get better?

I was on Lexapro for 1.5 years at 10mg. Upon discontinuing the medication I entered a state of constant dysphoria and brain fog. I also have the classic brain zaps and excessive sweating but I can live with those. It has been three months and I have slowly been getting better, but still suffering... read more

Should I up my Lexapro 5mg dose?

I just recently turned 24yrs old and am a 125lb female. I was recently prescribed 5mg Lexapro for GAD. I have been taking it for 3 weeks and I feel increased anxiety, can't leave the house without a prn lorezapam. I canceled my birthday trip to Florida, I took a leave out of work. I don't feel any... read more

Lexapro insomnia & tingling feeling in legs & tight jaw?

I was on Lexapro 5mg for 8 days then 2.5 for 3 days. I decided to get offBecause of the side effects of more anxiety and depression and insomnia that I never had before and restlessness. when I was on the Lexapro I would wake up at 3:30 in morning with nocturnal panic attacks tingling feelings in... read more

Lexapro dizzy and fatigued after 3 weeks?

I have been on lexapro for 3 weeks but side effects of dizzy and sleepiness still suck. Im on 10mg and take it at dinner time. Im hoping this gets better after 4 weeks at least. Im not any less depressed maybe because of how i feel physically. Is anyone else in their 3rd week dealing with the same... read more

Lexapro makes me feel spaced out?

Hello. I have never asked a question on here and I have been going through a pretty rough time. So I was originally on Cymbalta and buspar for about 6 months and I had night sweats and a foggy mind so my psych switched to lexapro. I started out on 5 mg and I was okay until about the second week... read more

Effexor first day! It seems like this is doing the trick! Anybody else happy with Effexor??

I was on Lexapro 10mg for GAD for over 5 years , it did make me feel better but it never really completely worked, I even tried 20mg with no success, no real side effects. Years ago I was on Paxil , it worked but the weight gains and excessive sweating were terrible. Today I started Effexor lowest... read more

Stopped taking lexapro & withdrawal has given me episodes of rage & suicidal thoughts. what to do?

i recently stopped taking lexapro, and the withdrawal has been terrible. It's been over a week but felt like even longer. As well as feeling sick and overally emotional i have been having 'rage attacks'. I get episodes of rage and it could be over nothing but all i can feel is intense anger and... read more

Going off of Lexapro 10mg 1x/day after six days. Today is day one sans the meds. What to expect?

... I had been experiencing bad side effects - terrible stomach problems, dizziness, insomnia, nervousness, jitters, no emotion, everything this drug is not supposed to do to you it did to me. I just did not feel right nor did I like what it was doing to me. My doctor and therapist both endorsed... read more

Is it best to take Lexapro during the day or at night? I don't want to be drowsy during the day?

What is the difference in taking Lexapro v. Wellbutrin?

Lexapro Withdrawal ?

Has anyone experienced nausea and vomiting from stopping Lexapro ? I have been off Lexapro for one week and I keep getting nauseated and having vomiting. Also, I am so tired . I am a Mom, a Wife, Photographer, FF, Medic, and Nurse. Started taking lEXAPRO TO HELP DEAL WITH DISABILITY FROM BACK... read more