Medication question

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Registered: 06-27-2005
Medication question
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Thu, 08-04-2005 - 1:57pm
My doctor gave me a 4 week supply of Lexapro. Has anyone ever used this? Does it make you feel "funny" when you first start using it? I have been on it for 2 days now and it is whooping my butt. I feel lightheaded and just "stange". Just curious to see if anyone else has experienced this.

Lauren

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Registered: 05-12-2003
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 2:12pm

yes, what you are experiencing are common side effects of lexapro. usually they go away after the first couple of weeks of medication, otherwise you should expect to feel a little bit more on edge at first. If you don't feel comfortable with the side effects, you should give your psychiatirst a call to make sure that what you are experiencing is in the normal range of side effects.


Mia

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 2:12pm

I don't think I have ever been on Lexapro but have similar feelings anytime I have started a new medication. One time I staid in bed basically for two days. The way we react to medicine is different but I have found what you are describing to be normal of side effects early on in my experience. Hopefully you can stick it out long enough to get some benefit from it. These feelings, for me at least usually subside in a week or so.

Alison

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Registered: 06-27-2005
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 2:30pm
Thank you for those posts. I did call my doctor this morning and spoke to his nurse. She told me what I was feeling was normal. I feel very "giddy". Like I have alot of energy. Almost too much. I hope this goes away soon. It is not a fun feeling.

Lauren

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 2:58pm
The folks here are always willing to lend their support when questions like your's come up. ITA with all that was said. Meds effect us
 

 


 



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Registered: 01-17-2001
Thu, 08-04-2005 - 3:47pm

I am on lexapro. i have been for 3 months now, I am on 30mg.


I am assuming that you are on it for some type anxiety/panic.


In my case it makes me so tired. My Dr.'s said that it could either make me have more energy or are tired. So I take it at night.


Its takes 4-6 weeks to feel the full effects, so don't get discouraged if you don't feel it in the beginning. It also made me feel more anxious in the beginning and I also had a lot of nausea. All of that went away and now when I take it at night I don't feel any different. I just increased from 20mg to 30mg and I think that it may be too high because i do feel tired ALL DAY LONG. but I am giving it a chance and will see what happens.


Take Care... post again if you have any questions!