Database
I have made a table under “database” on the left hand column .To add
yourself to the database:
1)Click on Database
2)Click “members brief History”
3)Click “add Record”
4) when finished click “save record”
Under general comments you can say wehther you feel lexapro is better
for anxiety or depression and any other comments you wish to make .
Database is for members only .It is not a scientific study.It is
simply for our own use,since we are the ones taking this drug .
Hugs all
Lesli
December 1st, 2003 at 7:16 am
Hi Linda
Welcome to the group. I have recently joined and have found it to a wonderful
group. I take 15mg of lexapro and 1000mg of depakote and 100mg of trazadone.
Last night my psych was discussing fish oil with me. He wants me to read the
book and then let him know what I think. It would replace the depakote in the
event of pregnancy.
I have gained weight and am tired on the meds. I usually go to the gym after
work and then to an AA meeting and now I just go home from work. I have managed
to hit the gym a little though. How are you feeling? Write back and let me
know.
Kim
December 5th, 2003 at 7:48 am
The only side effect I have is jaw clenching, and I’m on 15mg’s. So far lexapro has helped me soooo much. I’m thrilled with it. What are you taking it for again?
Brandy
December 10th, 2003 at 4:58 pm
Good luck to you. I hope it works as good for you as it has for me. Keep me posted on how your doing.
Brandy
December 14th, 2003 at 2:25 pm
I’m doing better… work was so busy yesterday I didn’t have time to write. …
ooppsss I just got another call.. will write more later.
Hugs,
Kim
December 20th, 2005 at 3:12 am
Hello,
My name is Poppy, I’m a 33 year old married female w/one 10y.o. son.
I have mild depression, does not come anywhere close to what some of
you guys are going through! To those of you who struggle with severe
depression, my heart goes out to you. My sister is severely
depressed, and is on at least eight medications simultaneously, so
while I feel lucky not to be so severely afflicted, I do recognize
the pain you face, and I wish you strength.
I take 5mgs Lexapro daily, which keeps me from being irritable,
having mood swings and panic episodes, and helps me endure my lame
job, which I do need to keep, for the sake of myself, the family, and
my community.
My doctor started me off on a low dose of Paxil, which made me
completely unable to sleep, and I quit completely after taking it for
four days. After this I was still being witchy, so she prescribed
10mgs Lexapro, which I have secretly been cutting in half, since I
know I do not need that much for it to be effective. It really is
effective for me, and I do not worry too much about side effects from
quitting later, because the dose is already low.
I will probably not post too frequently, but I wanted to let you know
that I am here. If anyone would like to contact me with comments or
questions, please email me personally, as I work full time and may
not read all of the digests.
I hope all of you find the support you need, especially during the
holidays, when family and finances (or lack of same) can drive us
more nuts than we already are. Please take care.
Poppy
December 21st, 2005 at 9:14 am
Hi & Welcome!
I’m Alexis (24), I have a 2 yr old son. I have been on Lexapro
since November 15th…I am on 20mg a day. So far its helped
tremendously!!!!!
You found a great group of people! Make yourself at home!
Alexis
Hi Alexis, did you suffer any side effects with it. Terry
July 2nd, 2006 at 2:09 am
Hi my name is Barbara. I took Zoloft for 7 months and loved it.
Then
it stopped working and all the depressive symptoms came back. Dr
increased the Zoloft to 150 mg and nothing. I was at my wit’s end.
He said the only recourse was to increase the Zoloft up to 200 mg or
take something new. I opted for something new and he prescribed
Lexapro, 10 mg a day. This is starting my 4th week and I feel
somewhat better, no side effects so far. I don’t feel as good as I
did on the Zoloft but will see what happens with the Lexapro. Barbara
February 1st, 2007 at 12:07 am
My name is Betty and I’m taking Lexapro. I stumbled onto this group by
accident. I”ve also got an anger/rage problem and battle depression. My
Mom’s got severe Alz and it makes me angry that I can’t stop her
disease from progressing. I’ve also got Arthritis, Fibromyalgia,
Hypothyroidism, Chronic Fatigue, RLS, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and a
few things I can’t think of right now. LOL!
Lexapro has been causing me headaches, extreme fatigue, extreme
dizzyness, but I’m able to cope better w/my life after I cut my dose in
half. I could barely walk thru my house w/o holding on due to the
dizziness and driving my car became a problem. I’m extremely
independent and need to be able to drive to work/activities that enrich
my life.
Betty J in OKC
February 1st, 2007 at 9:45 am
good night Betty, you and I have a lot in common. I
also have FMS (which includes with it arthritis,
chronic fatigue and [if I remember correctly]
depression)and sleep apnea. Might I suggest that you
try taking the gloucos/condroiten for the arthritis?
I’ve been taking it for years and it really has helped
my arthritis. How’s the counseling going for the
anger/rage problem? Counseling really helped me get
through a lot of issues and now I can really enjoy my
life a bit better despite the depression.
ak