have any of you become severely constipated by lex? I am talking to
the point of maybe it is time to worry? I have tried everything and
still have the trouble. Any remedies? thanks alison
I started lexapro in nov at 168 and got on the scale this afternoon
and am 180. i started taking it because i felt so crappy after chemo
and radiation (my lungs got burned during radiation). could you tell
me how you all have done a taper to get off this stuff. i’m more
tired than ever and the weight is making me short of breath. please
no horror stories, God knows I’ve had enough of those. Just good
advise. I’m taking 10 mg each day. thanks rose mcc
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I initially had a headache, stomach problems, blurred vision too but
the sleepiness has really persisted. I would stick it out but I
need to be able to function at work. I am starting to sleep better
baring the one bad accident I mentioned. Has anyone had the sleepy
side effect for three weeks or more and then felt good after?
I have been on Lexpro now for about five weeks. I have been at 10
mg now for a little over 3 weeks. It seems to control my anxienty
but I am horribly sleeply on it. I can sleep 8 hours and still not
wake up easily and very sleepy during the day. I never had this
sleepiness before. I got on it for panic attacks and a sleep
disorder where I would wake up 3-6 times a night. I still wake up
at least 3 times a night although I am sleeping better….except for
the crazy dreams. I did have a bad head injury one morning getting
up as I was still asleep and took a bad fall but have since
reovered. I really don’t think it is working. I thought it might
be working when I was at a lower dose of about 7 mg at first because
my mood was good and I was laughing a lot and less sleepy. Ok, my
querstions: do I go another week or two at 10 mg or cut back
thinking I am at too high a does or switch to another kind of
antidepressant? Please give me your suggestions.
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Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
When I told my doctor that anxiety and depression had returned
during a stressful period he said that the body reacting to stress
is good and normal.
But are anxiety and depression ever that ?
I have been researching lexapro for about two years now and want to
find out the true answer, whether or not lexapro causes weight
gain ? The manufacturer says “no important weight changes” but I
have read so many stories about weight gain. Now, I understand that
someone who is not able to eat due to depression and anxiety, will
feel better on the lexapro and start to eat again and gain weight.
What happens to a person who over eats before starting the medication
due to depression or anxiety ?
Thanks you
Sharon
Hi Alison,
There is no harm in trying the Seroquel. Meds work different in all
people. I know others who take seroquel and they swear by it.
Your sister takes it for a completely different reason. With her
problems she should be on more than just seroquel.
I am hoping you read what I sent you as it will explain that higher
levels of dopamine can cause anxiety.
You should really try it. If it works the way your pdoc wants, it
should even out everything. If you start feeling uncomfortable for
any reason you can stop taking it. Remember you are still in charge
of what you put into your body. There is no reason I can think of
that would prevent you from just trying it. You may be pleasantly
surprised. And remember it is only a temporary thing.
Hey, all this is coming from someone who has a phobia about taking
meds completely. But….they have helped with that too. 
Think about what I have said, ok.
Emma