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Lexapro?
| Fri, 01-21-2005 - 1:29pm |
Hi there,
Thank you to everyone who has replied to my previous post.
It's very strange that the actual post has moved from the beginning of the week to today's postings, but oh well.
My psychiatrist suggested Lexapro, Celexa, and an alternate med from Libby whose name I cannot remember (but it's only been in the US for 3 months).
I chose Lexapro because my doctor had samples.
I've been on it for 8 days now. I've felt a bit nauseous, but other than that, I've felt kind of numb.
Yesterday was a better day and I think I'm feeling emotions again. I've missed them, and wondered if they were gone for good on this medication.
Has anyone tried Lexapro? Any weight gain or sexual side effects?
Any trouble going off of it? Any info would be helpful.
Thank you again.
Daisy
Thank you to everyone who has replied to my previous post.
It's very strange that the actual post has moved from the beginning of the week to today's postings, but oh well.
My psychiatrist suggested Lexapro, Celexa, and an alternate med from Libby whose name I cannot remember (but it's only been in the US for 3 months).
I chose Lexapro because my doctor had samples.
I've been on it for 8 days now. I've felt a bit nauseous, but other than that, I've felt kind of numb.
Yesterday was a better day and I think I'm feeling emotions again. I've missed them, and wondered if they were gone for good on this medication.
Has anyone tried Lexapro? Any weight gain or sexual side effects?
Any trouble going off of it? Any info would be helpful.
Thank you again.
Daisy

Daisycb
I take lexapro and do so specifically because it has less sexual and weight side effects.
Your info helped me a lot!
I'm so glad that this message board is here for all of us.
Daisy
I was just put on Lexapro and my doctor said it was easier to get off or better if you miss a dose than some like Paxil I used to be on. I work as a medical transcriptionist and everything I have read about it says it is a good one. I know it is common that is for sure. Good luck on it
I just started Lexapro today. How many mgs are you guys taking?
I'm on 5 mg.
I was on Prozac for years (20 mg) and it was great, but I think it's kind of lost it's punch and I wanted to try something different.
Hopefully no weight gain. That's ALL I need. :/
Hey girl
Today marks two weeks on 10 mg for me. My 17-year-old brother just got upped to 20 mg. I think it has definitely helped the depression and the anxiety seems to be better. The depression is what I have noticed the most difference in. Wow 5 mg seems low to start out but maybe it will work for you. At least if not that gives you room to work to increase it.