Hey guys I am new here and just wanted to say hi!
I’ve setup a blog dedicated to pharmacy information. If you have any
recommendations on sources for articles let me know!
http://pharmacyinfo.blogspot.com/
I started Lexapro yesterday and this is my first time on any Psych
medication. I suffer from Major Depressive Disorder and have tried
therapy only, but felt I needed meds to get through some dark times
right now.
Now I”m scared. After reading so much (darn internet), my main
concerns are coming off the drug and the withdrawals that people seem
to go through. It scares me so much! Also, the side effects.
I took my first dose, 10mg, last night. When I got up this morning, I
felt a little jittery and kind of “strange”, but that went away after
a few hours. Is this typical? Will it go away?
Glad I found this group…
Tasha
HI EVERY ONE I AM SO GLAD THERE IS A BOARD TO DISCUSS THESE TYPE OF
ISSUES. I STARTED ON LEX ABOUT 2 AND A HALF MONTHS AGO DO TO SOCIAL
ANXIETY,. IT HAS REALLY HELPED ME A GREAT DEAL!!! HOWEVER THE SEXUAL
SIDE EFFECTS NOT SO GOOD. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE ANY INPUT THANKS SO
MUCH
(I CAN NOT GET EXCITED OR ORGASM) FYI I AM A 23 YEAR OLD FEMALE
I finally decided to start the Lexapro. I did a lot of research online this
morning and it seems the pros outweigh the cons. I fear the nausea that may come
with it to the point of vomiting, this scares the hell out of me. I can deal
with the other side effects but nausea and vomiting, forget it. On Sept. 1st, Im
going to take 1/4 of a pill for a couple weeks. Baby steps I guess you’d call
it. I think I’ll take it in the morning with milk and crackers. If I seem to do
ok with this small dose, I will go to a half, 5mg at the 3rd week and see how I
do on 5. How does this sound to you all? Larissa
Hi Everyone -
Well, I just got back from my vacation to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,
which, was great by the way….and it only took 3 days at home for
the anxiety levels to kick in full force. Last night I woke up in a
panic wondering where my sapphire ring was…even though before I
left I took it off and put it in my jewelry box. I had to get up and
put it on before I could relax enough to go back to sleep. Also, I
took 3 Ibuprofen, which seems to relax me enough to get to sleep.
I only tried my Lexapro for 3 days, because I was having some side
effects, and did not want to go on vacation, on a motorcycle,
experiencing side effects. I was hoping when I got home, the
vacation would have helped my anxiety, and I could cope without
medication. Ha.
I am so afraid of taking Lexapro, because of bad experiences with
Paxil. Sex was difficult, I gained weight…but, my worries and
anxiety definately were knocked down. But, my doctor assures me that
the side effects of Lexapro are practically non-existent. I know
some of you have gained weight on it, and this really scares
me…but, on the other hand…do I want to live in constant worry and
anxiety?
So, I am thinking of giving it another try, and see if I can get past
the side effects. I don’t like living like this. I worry about
everything.
I also had no back pain while I was gone, and as soon as I got home,
the backaches returned. I truly think my back problems are stress
related.
Thanks for listening.
Marilyn
i was feeling great!!!! at least for the past few weeks.. and today my
hubby burst my bubble… men!!!!!!!!!! now ive been crying for hours
and hours. normally i ignore the man and go bout my business….
however, all i want to do is wring his neck and bury him out in the
desert where no where will find him!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is this normal
I’m writing just to let you guys know that I’ve been on Lexapro
about a year now and I am feeling really good. I still have my
ups and downs, but I just remember being really depressed and
going on this board.. and the thing I noticed is that, it’s mostly
those that are really depressed and just started the drug are the
ones that post on here. Once you are feeling better, you kinda
want to forget about this stuff and go on w/ your life. So I just
thought I’d drop by and wish ya’ll luck, and let you know that this
stuff CAN work. I understand it may not be the best thing for
some people, but it helped me out alot. Hope everyone is doing
good. And keep up the good work. Just reading and posting on
a board like this is a really good thing. We can’t go around
feeling crummy all the time. Good job to you all for getting up
and doing something about it. Take care,
-Oila
hey all just wondering if we ever get togther to chat ?? as a group
and the times for the chat beens i am new and all ?? just wonderin??
Hi,
The first phase of side effects has worn off now I guess I get to deal
with not sleeping well and dreaming weird dreams all night.
Do any of you exp. this?
I read somewhere that if you can’t sleep and have bad dreams to take
Lex at night before bed. I don’t know.
This medicine crap still scares me, what else is it doing to me that I
don’t know about?
ann
In my 35 years of dealing with Psychiatrists and I have come to know that
there are many Psychiatrists both male and female who have a very
condescending attitude towards depressed and anxious women. For the longest
time, I went to those doctors because they delivered the same message that
my parents did, that I was weird and crazy and those psychiatrists validated
my parents. Many of these doctors made me feel anxious and nervous. So, I
just thought it was me. Then I changed doctors one time because of
insurance regulations, and I got a really good one that was sensitive and
compassionate. Since then, my faith in Psychiatrists has increased. I’ve
got a really good one now. I don’t feel anxious or nervous or stupid when I
see her. If you are going to a doctor that makes you feel anxious or
stupid, then instead of asking for medical advice here on line, …(none of
us are doctors and we should not be giving dosage advice.) then you need to
get a new doctor. You are supposed to be feeling better, if you’re not and
you’re afraid of talking to your doctor, then you need to get a new doctor.
This site is for sharing our experience about the medication. We should not
be giving advice to each other on how much to take, etc..if you cannot bring
yourselves to call your doctors to get the advice you need, then it’s time
to change doctors to find one that will make you feel better and not worse.
You should be working in partnership with your doctor, if you can’t then get
another doctor. There are good ones out there.
Sue C