lexapro and tension + lexapro and weight
My psych prescribed Lexapro for me after it came out to treat my depression
and anxiety. I have tried numerous other SSRIs with varying results, usually
they just quit working for me after 4-6 months. Anyway, I have never
expierenced the tensed-out, ‘up’ feel of Lexapro. It wasn’t that bad (and I
really didn’t notice it) until my doctor upped my dosage to 20mg daily.
About 40 minutes after I take it I feel slightly dizzy, my mouth goes dry, I
shake a little, and get kinda anxious. Once or twice, I’ve lost a little
feeling in my foot, giving it that ‘asleep’ feel even though I was up and
walking around. I wanted to know is this is common? Do these side effects
fade after using the drug for while? Does anyone have any suggestions
regarding this whole thing?
-Hayden [thbarnes@…]
P.S. Lexapro may cause you to lose weight not because of chemical processes,
although that may be the case, but perhaps as a result of an improved mood.
As a lexapro patient with heightened spirits you may be inclined to resist
the urge to ’snack’, you may be more active thus resulting in weight loss,
and you may subconsciencously choose better foods, plan more complete meals,
etc. Just a thought.