I just got back from the pdoc & got my dose increased from 15mg to 20mg. I’m
only on my 3′rd week of Lex for depression & anxiety. I don’t expect major
results this soon, & am happy about the lack of side effects, but I’m curious
as to when I can expect it to kick in.
Scott
Just wondering, I am very sensitive to medicine. Is there anyone here who is doing well with panic and anxiety that is taking a small dose of lexapro? My doctor is thinking of starting me on 5 mgs. Is this a waste of time? Has anyone gotten better on a small dosage? It seems from what I read about Lexapro is that it is better for depression at lower doses but for anxiety and panic you need more. Thanks, Suz
I have been doing pretty good on the Lexapro.The dreams had quieted
down quite abit until last night .
I had a dream that I gave birth to twin boys !!!!It was so real,plus
as usual with these dreams I remember them in detail .(even laying on
the dang table omg )
This is quite unusual, especial since I got “spayed” back in 1999.
Oviously,since I spent the night in labour and giving birth , I
clenched my teeth something wicked .
I am just grateful I did not give birth to triplets in this
dream.Sure hope there is not a “part two”.
Hugs all
Lesli
Well I needed a temporily bandage for all the “Suffering” that I have
gone through this past week. It seems that I’m still hooked on the
Remeron. I been taking that since July. My body is going through
Remeron Withdrawl. So for now I’m taking my 7.5 Remeron and
hopefully I won’t have to be on that stuff too much longer, because
its difficult to get out of bed in the morning and stay awake during
the day. The Luvox change back to Remeron was authorized by my P-Doc
on the phone.
You know this is just my opinion, but I feel in my heart that Lexapro
does not do a good job when you combine it with another AD. I know
three members in my Panic Disorder group that are also having issues
when trying to combine the Lex with another AD. (I know that
combining AD’s is bad because of Serontonin Syndrome.) But since I
take very lose dosages I don’t have to worry about toxicity levels.
The bottom line is whatever I mix with my Lex its been trouble.
Right now I’m trying to taper off the Remeron as slow as possible,
(eventually looking to go down to half of 7.5) and hopefully I can
take the Lexapro all on its own. Otherwise I think my P-Doc is going
to have to make a switch.
I’m really frusterated because as EXTREMELY MED SENSITIVE as I am I
have my doubts that there is a combo that can make me functional
again…
Anthony
Ive had acnne or something on y back (real nice right?) since
celexa and switching to lex. Is this a side?
I’m sorry to hear how bad things are going for you right now. I’m
pulling for you though. I hope you start to feel better soon.
*hugs*
Liz
Beth stick around…I too am on Celexa….but still hang out here…ready to help and support….
I’ve been on Lexapro 10mg for 6 weeks. I’ve noticed almost every night
I sleep I wake up in the middle of the night and my arm feels asleep. I
also notice this when I drive my van when my arms are extended for a
period of time. Does anyone have symptoms like this? I’m not sure what
it could be.
Thanks
Jean
I’ve gone back to taking Celexa, instead of Lexapro. After two
months of waiting for severe itching, especially hands and feet,
to go away. I couldn’t take it anymore. Antihistimines helped
with the itching, but it only masked the problem, it couldn’t make
it go away. I kept telling myself I could ignore the itching, but
each day I could feel myself sinking lower and lower into that big
black hole. I didn’t like the way I was feeling.
The reason I had switched to L was in hope of getting rid of that
empty stomach feeling some have referred to. I’ve gained a lot of
weight since I started taking a/d’s, unfortunately this was not the
case.
I talked with my CSW last week, she suggested trying Wellbutrin
to help control my appetite. Same effects as Meridia without the
scarey side effects that are beginning to appear. I have to think
about adding another med to the one’s I already take for
depression, allergies, asthma and heartburn.
I’m still going to stick around. There is still plenty of information,
shared by everyone here, that I’m interested in knowing about.
Beth
Since I have been back home, I still have been able to get all the
previous posts read.There are so many and that is good .There are
also 54 new members since I have been gone, and that is also good .
I have alot myself to deal with, But I have got to get back to trying
to live in the present.I can handle anything for one day. I get in
trouble when I’m living in yesterday and tomorrow .
For those that do not know me ,I am taking 10 mg. of lexapro.
Since my car accident last yesr I have to also take Neurontin (for
nerve pain) and Tylenol 3’s.
Anyway my heart goes out to you Anthony.
This group is more than just information about Lexapro ,It is about
sharing problems , pain ,and victories with other people that
understand and care .
Hugs to you all
Lesli