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off the lexapro
| Mon, 07-25-2005 - 5:31pm |
hi- especially Heather- the dr said i needed to stop taking the lexapro because of the bad side effects- especially the uncontrollable movements of my legs- which he saw at in his office- as well as the other things like shaking and being jittery. this only happens in one in like 10,000 people or something and it is me of course. i will start taking the paxil again. hope all is well.

That's a shame, Elaine): Please don't allow this to color your opinion of taking meds. Side effects do happen & noone can be sure what will happen to any of us. Lexapro has been a good choice for many on our board. Good luck with the paxil. It was very effective for my panic attacks. jan
Elaine, im glad you went to the doctor and got this figured out. You should be feeling better in no time I hope. ITA with Jan that you shouldn't let this cloud your feelings towards taking medication to help control your anxiety.
keep us posted on your progress.
Mia
Elaine,
What did your Dr say was causing it? Did you just come off of it or do you have to do it slowly?
I'm happy for you to have some answers. Soon you will feel better!
I hope the paxil works for you. I have tried just about every med out there and different ones have worked in different times of my life. This is a difficult time but it is important to try the different medications and give them time to see if they work (if they aren't causing side effects).
Good Luck
Alison