Need feedback, please!
Happy New Year, everyone! I am a new member in need of some feedback.
I was prescribed Zoloft 50 mg for PMDD. I took one pill only and I
thought I was going to die! The side effects were horrendous, from a
panic attack, tremors to vomiting etc. My doc switched me to Lexapro 10
mg and told me to take it only 5-7 days before my period starts.
Honestly, I am scared to death to take Lexapro in fear of getting
horrible side effects again. Can anyone share their experiences with me
as far as the side effects go? I know that everyone is different and
everyone reacts differently. I have read hundreds of pages on Internet
about Lexapro and really no one had anything good to say about it. Is
it that bad? Also, I am a little bit surprised to be told by the doc to
take Lexapro only one week in a month. Is this normal? Please respond.
May 30th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Hi There and Happy New Year,
I take 20 mg Lexapro and have been on it about 2 months. I used to take it
in the morning but it made me a bit sluggish not a whole lot though. So now
I take it before I go to bed and I feel great in the morning! The only side
effect is that my energy level is slightly lower than before, but I think the
fact that I am 45 yrs old, overweight and pre-menopausal has a lot more to
do with my low energy level. I finally went back to the gym a few days ago
and that helped. Exercise, even if it’s 20 min of cardio, does a great deal of
good, especially for those of us on meds that make us feel a bit lazy.
Regards,
Liz
In a message dated 1/1/2007 8:32:23 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
trs809@… writes:
Happy New Year, everyone! I am a new member in need of some feedback.
I was prescribed Zoloft 50 mg for PMDD. I took one pill only and I
thought I was going to die! The side effects were horrendous, from a
panic attack, tremors to vomiting etc. My doc switched me to Lexapro 10
mg and told me to take it only 5-7 days before my period starts.
Honestly, I am scared to death to take Lexapro in fear of getting
horrible side effects again. Can anyone share their experiences with me
as far as the side effects go? I know that everyone is different and
everyone reacts differently. I have read hundreds of pages on Internet
about Lexapro and really no one had anything good to say about it. Is
it that bad? Also, I am a little bit surprised to be told by the doc to
take Lexapro only one week in a month. Is this normal? Please respond.
“Vocatus atque non vocatus, Deus aderit”
(Bidden or not, God is present)
May 30th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
i had the same problem with zoloft after 2 pills. and in another group i belong
a lady was told to take lex in the same way. remember that all that stuff u hav
read may not be true. take care and goodluck!
[trs809@…] wrote:
Happy New Year, everyone! I am a new member in need of some feedback.
I was prescribed Zoloft 50 mg for PMDD. I took one pill only and I
thought I was going to die! The side effects were horrendous, from a
panic attack, tremors to vomiting etc. My doc switched me to Lexapro 10
mg and told me to take it only 5-7 days before my period starts.
Honestly, I am scared to death to take Lexapro in fear of getting
horrible side effects again. Can anyone share their experiences with me
as far as the side effects go? I know that everyone is different and
everyone reacts differently. I have read hundreds of pages on Internet
about Lexapro and really no one had anything good to say about it. Is
it that bad? Also, I am a little bit surprised to be told by the doc to
take Lexapro only one week in a month. Is this normal? Please respond.
May 31st, 2007 at 3:14 am
the only negative side effect I’ve had is the
excessive tiredness. I hope to get out and walk more
this year to help counteract that. (no promises
though)ak