Lexapro

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Registered: 01-17-2004
Lexapro
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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 4:27pm
My doctor just had me start Lexapro this morning, but anyway, my reason for posting this is:

For those of you who are using or has used Lexapro could you please give me some positive/negative feedback on this drug?

thank you :)

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Registered: 04-18-2004
In reply to: jenjen85
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 4:56pm
I just got taken off Lexapro after being on it for 2 weeks. It made me very exhausted- to the point of not being able to get up for work in the morning, and I just felt very strange on it. I don't have much to offer in positives for it, because I had a very bad experience with it (I blacked out on my way to work and my doctor thinks it is connected to the Lexapro), and I was just placed on EffexorXR today instead. My advice is though that if you come off of Lexapro at any time, make sure you taper off the drug slowly, my doctor had me stop completely and I was in a tailspin for a couple days- naseous, crying constantly, more depressed than I ever remember being.

Everyone has different reactions to different medications though, so just be watchful of your own reactions and go from there. Best of luck! I hope it helps you out!

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: jenjen85
Sat, 04-24-2004 - 10:12pm
JenJen, I have taken Lexapro for the last ten months. It seems to work pretty well for me. I take it along with Buspar and Trazadone. As far as side effects I haven't noticed any. I've tried many different antidepressants before I came to these. My last was Paxil and it just seemed to quit workin after 6 years. Good Luck! Remember if this one doesn't work for you there are many other out there. Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 01-26-2004
In reply to: jenjen85
Sat, 04-24-2004 - 11:27pm

Hi, Jenjen!

AcornLeaves
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Registered: 01-26-2004
In reply to: jenjen85
Sun, 04-25-2004 - 12:18am
I just ran across this link in an old post:
AcornLeaves
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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: jenjen85
Sun, 04-25-2004 - 10:20am

Hi Jen!

*hugs