All about Lexapro

Hi,
I’ve tried Wellbutrin twice, once last year and it didn’t work but I
was taking it in combination with Celexa. This year I wanted to
give it one more try as it is known to help people with ADD as well
as helping with depression. I tapered off the Celexa and went on
Wellbutrin alone, but after a couple weeks I didn’t feel right. I
was having depressing thoughts, so the doctor said to try doubling
the dose. First I tried taking two in the morning and one later in
the day. When that didn’t help, he had me try two in the morning
and two later in the day. When the depressing thoughts continued, I
tapered off and am now trying Lexapro.
One thing I didn’t like about Wellbutrin is having to remember to
take it twice a day.
The first two weeks on Lexapro I didn’t feel that improved on 10 mg.
a day. Now I am taking 15 mgs (it’s been about a week now) and my
husband has mentioned an improvement in me. I do notice that I seem
to have a bit more “initiative” now. I hope this continues!
Peace & blessings to you all,
Alice

Wellbutrun as been added to my mix of drugs. It is being tried for
racing thoughts, wandering thoughts and OCD thoughts. So far it seems
to be doing that. The past week of work and school has been wonderful
not having any unnessary or unwantted thoughts. Has anybody else with
OCD tried Wellbutrun? Or is this me being that 1% again.
Peace to the world
Love All
Tom

I’ve stopped taking Lexapro for 3 reasons:
1) No more insurance
2) Can’t afford it
3) I want to give it a go without an SSRI
I do have to say that Lexapro has been the ultimate savior of my
life. It really helped me battle OCD. That in itself has diminished
my depression to almost nothing.
I was taking 100 mg’s for about 3 months. Then I started cutting the
pills in half. I took the 50 mg’s for about 4 days. Now I’m not
taking any.
I do feel different. I kind of feel these shakes or tremors going
through my body. It’s a little weird. But, I know I will get
through it.
Anyone else going through this?
I would LOVE any of your suggestions.
I’m also thinking about going into the Navy Reserves.
Peace,
Cooper

I mostly suffer from Sever PMS, which includes anxiety, depression,
but for a good 10 days before. Otherwise, I do have anxiety, in
moments of frustration/anger & some social settings. I have tried
Celexa and found i was tired, and it kind of made my emotions kind of
down on a daily basis, whith no real up emotions. My doctor wants me
to try Effexor, which i have three months back, i took the lowest
dose for a week, and maybe slept one night, it made me feel
completely “wired” So my question, if anyone kind of has smimilar
pms/anxiety… Im wondering if you have used Effexor, Im just
surprised my doctor wants me to give it another try saying its realy
the best one out there, when I have read so many things on
Anxiety/PMS, and they seem to prescribe Zoloft for this??

Hey all:
I started on 5 mg of Lex per day and bumped up to 10 mg within the
last week or so. The last few days ive felt like a zombie. Not
feeling as connected as I normally do. Anxiety is alot better
though. Anyone else have these problems?
Thanks.

I tried wellbutrin a.k.a. Zyban to quit smoking a few years ago.by
the 3rd day I was climbing the walls with anxiety.Could not sleep or
eat either.
I eventually quit smoking with the patch, but the experience scared
the heck out of me.
I was not on any AD at the time .
These drugs affect us all so differently, it is hard to know what
works until you have tried it I guess .
Hugs all
Lesli

In a message dated 4/2/03 11:21:36 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kathie7@… writes:
Dont worry bout the seizure thing you read about. That is SUCH a rare
occurance and its most likely to happen in someone who is prone to seizures,
i.e. epilepsy. Number 2, dont read the package inserts!! I never do…I
would have every symptom in the book! Suz

Hi lee,
Im going up to 20 mgs of celexa but first we are adding some wellbutrin to
the mix to see if it will wake me up a bit and help me focus. Imagine being
sleepy and anxious at the same time!! Suz

arghh..
well im now on 20 mgs for 2 weeks and it isnt working for my anxiety
anymore. everytime I increase my dose, the med works for 4-5 days and
then slowly… day by day i am noticing all my symptoms of anxiety
and depression return.. what the f#$%#K!…
Has ANYONE gone through the same thing..
I dont get why so many ppl are on 10 mgs and here I am at 20 with no
help..
My doc wants me to stay on this a few more weeks before he puts me
on effexor.. but its been a rough 2 months getting on this and i dont
wanna throw it all in the toilet already…
have you guys noticed anything similar.. i really need your input
here:)
thx

Hi everyone,
Has anyone had frequent urination during startup? If so, did it go
away? I have been drinking a lot of water (a lot!) and now think I
am getting a bladder infection. I’m on day 11 and was feeling quite
a bit better yesterday.
Please answer if you have any experience with this.
Best Wishes,
Patience