lexapro side effects?

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Registered: 04-08-2006
lexapro side effects?
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Sat, 01-27-2007 - 11:45am

I have depression, ocd and get very nervous. I just started to take zoloft but worried about hair loss.

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Registered: 01-27-2007
Sat, 01-27-2007 - 3:34pm
All depression meds have unpleasant potential side effects, but they may not happen to you. My doctor told me that every patient she has prescribed Lexapro for has loved it. When I took Lexapro it cause me to have my first and worst panic attack ever, and gave me vomiting and diarrhea all night. However, that was a freak reaction and the chances of that happening to you are very slim. Good luck with finding the right med!
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 01-27-2007 - 4:02pm

Your title says Lexapro, but your post says Zoloft, which one are you taking?

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sat, 01-27-2007 - 8:21pm
Hi! Both zoloft & lexapro are used successfully for depression & anxiety disorders. We have folks who post regularly who take these meds. Hair loss is not listed as a common side effect. Nor, has there been much discussion of this side effect in our community. However, each med affects each of us differently. Check with your dr. or pharmacist if you have any questions. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-08-2006
Sun, 01-28-2007 - 12:34am

I'm taking zoloft...makes me very tired. I was wondering about lexapro because i have read it does not cause hair loss like zoloft.

Has anyone gained weight on zoloft or lexapro?

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Registered: 07-28-2004
Sun, 01-28-2007 - 11:01am

Hi Cindy,

I don't know much about meds, but wanted to say welcome! Looks like you've gotten some other responses with good advice. My DH tried Lexapro, but had other side effects, not hair loss...however lots of other people that I've talked to have done great on it.

Smiles,
De