New to Lexapro

[Guest guest]

> got the shingles.

I would be super grateful if someone could please describe what " the

shingles " are like.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Well they are related to the chicken pox virus and commonly, you

initially see a band of red spots. In my case this was on my body,

and when I first noticed them, a red rash in a line, literally under

my bra. So much so that I thought perhaps I'd had a reaction to soap

powder. To start with the rash isn't too troublesome, but within a

few days, they change dramatically, become blistered and

excrutiatingly painful. The nerve endings erupt like neuralgia. For

some unfortunate people, shingles can occur on their faces. In the

elderly it's quite dangerous, because they are unable to handle the

pain.

I got them years ago, and the doctor said there wasn't anything I

could take to relieve the pain, only to try and dry them by dusting

them with talc. Now I gather there are medications out there.

I was saying to , that my doctor told me that they

tend to strike when your resistance is low, which is what happened to

me. I think I'm right in saying though that like Chicken pox, you

only get them once. I certainly hope so, I wouldn't want them

again. They make you feel debilitated and run down for a good 4 to 6

weeks afterwards.

Hope that helps. I'm sure there will be lots online, too to help

clarify things more.

>

> > got the shingles.

>

>

> I would be super grateful if someone could please describe

what " the

> shingles " are like.

[Guest guest]

Please remove my name from the lexapro group. Thanks

-- Re: New To lexapro

welcome , all the best to you!

maidmerry982003 <maidmerry982003@...> wrote:Hi my name is ,

I am new been on lexapro 3 months,was very intersting to learn others

got the shingles.

I am getting over them after having tem 4wks.

I took paxil for years for anxiety and drepression.

my phychiatrist retired and my dr. wanted me to meet the new one as i

stay on a maintenance dose,which had beem paxil,it sas all i could

take,the new dr was very nice and it was my choice to try lexapro.

He thinks it is a wonder drug and thinks paxil is the worst and

doesn't prescribe it.

It all seems to have the same side effects to me.

Thanks intersting to get other views.

[Guest guest]

>

> > got the shingles.

>

>

> I would be super grateful if someone could please describe

what " the

> shingles " are like.

[Guest guest]

wow - I hope u are all better now !

>

> Well they are related to the chicken pox virus and commonly, you

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/16/2004 7:29:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,

bigone5678@... writes:

Hi, I am 47 and was just diagnosed with Major Depression and was

prescribed Lexapro. What can I expect to feel or not feel?

Everyone is different. For me the first 3 days I took Lex I was very

nauseous and extremely tired. Also, it sounds weird, but my jaw kept clenching.

Anyway, I was taking my pill in the morning. I couldn't handle the exhaustion,

so I switched my dosage to nighttime. (Although some people say that taking it

at night gives them insomnia. Not me.) Night time worked better for me and

the nausea stopped, the jaw clenching eventually stopped, but the tiredness --

while it is definately less, I still feel tired on the Lex. I am on my 4th

week now.

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[Guest guest]

It won't change your personality or make you a new person. It's not

a highly dramatic change, and it's not an innoculation against all

unhappiness -- you'll still feel normally unpleasant feelings from

time to time. What you should expect is an abatement of your

depressive symptoms within about three to four weeks. What I've

heard many people say is that it makes you feel like yourself again --

or feel like yourself on a good day.

What you'll experience initially is the side effects. They are

different for each individual, so there's no telling which ones

you'll have. Insomnia or sleepiness, speediness or lethargy, dry

mouth, sweating, headaches, loss or increase of appetite, loss of sex

drive, etc. These will almost all go away by the third week.

At that point, you should begin to feel the real effects of the

drug. What you feel depends on how you manifested your depression.

Low energy, hopelessness, crying, irritability, rage, rumination,

compulsively negative thought-loops, listlessness, sadness, lack of

pleasure, anxiety, panic? Whatever it is, it should go away or get

much better. If it doesn't, ask your doctor if you should adjust

your dose or try another medicine. People's reactions are individual

and what works for one, does nothing for another.

Many people need some type of dose adjustment after the first month.

Too high a dose is as troublesome as too low. You need to develop

acute self-awareness so that you can work effectively with your

doctor to nail the correct dosage level.

Try not to get discouraged waiting for the effects to kick in. It

takes patience and a little fortitude to get through the initial

period, but I can tell you that it's definitely worth it.

> Hi, I am 47 and was just diagnosed with Major Depression and was

> prescribed Lexapro. What can I expect to feel or not feel?

> It is interesting that I have been a case manager for the

> chronically mentally ill for 25 years and now am diagnosed with

much

> the same as many of my clients. I just want to know what to

> expect. Looking forward to hearing from anyone and everyone.

[Guest guest]

Hi, RJ. Personally I'm finding the Lexapro to be great so far. At

first, you may have some side effects, but a lot of those go away. At

least mine did. Just stick with it. You can not imagine right now how

very much it will be worth it to feel mentally better. There IS a way

out of this hell. Good luck and please keep posting so we can see how

your progress is going.

> hi I just was diagnosed as severe depression this morning and was

> prescribed lexapro. I am just wondering what to expect. I just have

> a really time finding motivation to do anything these days and to

> find any enjoyment in anything anymore.

> thanks.......rj

[Guest guest]

Hi welcome to the group

I too have a supportive family while on lexapro and they all pitch in

and help. I would say that if your finince is not supportive of this

temporary problem that you are having. I would problally drop him.

Becase - if he can't handle a temporary problem how is he going to

deal with a long time illness. If that would happen. And telling you

that you are not trying hard enough. I would probally look for

someone else who is understanding , who will help you and will listen

when you need to talk. Dealing with this problem is hard enough and

then being harrassed about it. I really think that will add more

anxiety and depression problems. Which is what you are trying to

elimate.

Just my opinion

Becky

>

> I was taking Paxil for anxiety (Agoraphobia) for almost 2 years.

The

> anxiety attacks started coming back and I was sleeping so much my

> doctor switched me to Lexapro. I've only been taking it for a week

> now. I'm still doing a lot of sleeping and feeling tired but from

> the posts I've read it seems most of you got over the sleeping part

> after a few weeks to a couple of months. My question is this...How

> supportive are your spouses/significant others? My family is very

> supportive but my fiance' gets frustrated with the " slow " progress

> and thinks I just don't " try hard enough. " He's wanting me to work

a

> full time job even though my doctor says that will be a long time

> coming or not at all. I'd appreciate any feedback. Thanks

[Guest guest]

that is what I think and then if not effective it gets upped to 15 or 20.

On Tue, 1 Mar 2005 17:02:10 -1000 " thea ramsay " <theethers@...>

writes:

>

> I'd guess maintenance treatment is 10 mg, since that dosage is the

> lowest

> there is without cutting the pills.

> Thea

>

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[Guest guest]

me too classic anxiety /panic stuff. except the floaters that is

intersting . I ge those but not in a panic..but I do get kinda strange

vision lie I cannto see straight. " blinded by fear " alison

On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 04:20:34 -0000 " sherryaperez "

<sherryaperez@...> writes:

>

>

> I notice my heart, dizziness, not being able to breathe (shallow

> breathing) I feel like I am going insane...losing control, going to

>

> faint, I see floaters etc...Im a freak of that stuff

>

>

> > > > well I feel better that I am not the only one . I was a bit

> > > shocked. I am

> > > > taking for panic attacks too. but I cannot seem to even get up

>

> to

> > > a

> > > > therapudic dose as the side effects make me panic more. I am

> > > really

> > > > sensitive to any body changes. par for the course with panic

>

> I

> > > think.

> > > > alison

> > > > On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:15:18 -0000 " sherryaperez "

> > > > <sherryaperez@y...> writes:

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > I just started lexapro about a week and a half ago..I

> switched

> > > from

> > > > >

> > > > > paxil. I am on 20 mg of Lexapro. So far, I feel good. I

> wasn't

> > > doing

> > > > >

> > > > > so well the first 6 days. But I have learnt that you CANNOT

>

> > > drink on

> > > > >

> > > > > it. I got so sick. How long until you feel 100%? I take it

> for

> > > panic

> > > > >

> > > > > attacks..

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

[Guest guest]

I notice my heart, dizziness, not being able to breathe (shallow

breathing) I feel like I am going insane...losing control, going to

faint, I see floaters etc...Im a freak of that stuff

> > > well I feel better that I am not the only one . I was a bit

> > shocked. I am

> > > taking for panic attacks too. but I cannot seem to even get up

to

> > a

> > > therapudic dose as the side effects make me panic more. I am

> > really

> > > sensitive to any body changes. par for the course with panic

I

> > think.

> > > alison

> > > On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:15:18 -0000 " sherryaperez "

> > > <sherryaperez@y...> writes:

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > I just started lexapro about a week and a half ago..I

switched

> > from

> > > >

> > > > paxil. I am on 20 mg of Lexapro. So far, I feel good. I

wasn't

> > doing

> > > >

> > > > so well the first 6 days. But I have learnt that you CANNOT

> > drink on

> > > >

> > > > it. I got so sick. How long until you feel 100%? I take it

for

> > panic

> > > >

> > > > attacks..

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

[Guest guest]

oops sorry for typos ..this has been since the lex too.like I can no

longer type straight.dyslexic or something.

On Tue, 1 Mar 2005 20:13:56 -0800 alisonjoan@... writes:

>

> me too classic anxiety /panic stuff. except the floaters that is

> intersting . I ge those but not in a panic..but I do get kinda

> strange

> vision lie I cannto see straight. " blinded by fear " alison

> On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 04:20:34 -0000 " sherryaperez "

> <sherryaperez@...> writes:

> >

> >

> > I notice my heart, dizziness, not being able to breathe (shallow

> > breathing) I feel like I am going insane...losing control, going

> to

> >

> > faint, I see floaters etc...Im a freak of that stuff

> >

> >

> > > > > well I feel better that I am not the only one . I was a bit

>

> > > > shocked. I am

> > > > > taking for panic attacks too. but I cannot seem to even get

> up

> >

> > to

> > > > a

> > > > > therapudic dose as the side effects make me panic more. I am

>

> > > > really

> > > > > sensitive to any body changes. par for the course with

> panic

> >

> > I

> > > > think.

> > > > > alison

> > > > > On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:15:18 -0000 " sherryaperez "

> > > > > <sherryaperez@y...> writes:

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I just started lexapro about a week and a half ago..I

> > switched

> > > > from

> > > > > >

> > > > > > paxil. I am on 20 mg of Lexapro. So far, I feel good. I

> > wasn't

> > > > doing

> > > > > >

> > > > > > so well the first 6 days. But I have learnt that you

> CANNOT

> >

> > > > drink on

> > > > > >

> > > > > > it. I got so sick. How long until you feel 100%? I take it

>

> > for

> > > > panic

> > > > > >

> > > > > > attacks..

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

[Guest guest]

Hi Cyndi, what is your dosage? One month really isn't enough time to get

stabilized on an SSRI. Maybe you need more time or an increase in dosage. As an

aside, Lex works great for me but my sister didn't have much luck with it. (We

are an OCD family, LOL) and she went on Celexa. It works great for her which is

weird, considering it is Lex's first cousin. Well, whatever works.

Ativan knocks me out too, I have no idea how anyone can abuse it unless they

like to be knocked out. In any event, it is used as anaesthesia so I guess that

is what it does best.

Good luck,

Cyndi Bohan <cynboh@...> wrote:

Hi Kathy, I'm kind of new here as well, been on Lexapro for a month.

It

really sounds as if we are a lot alike. ) I have panic attacks, anxiety,

depression, severe pms, mood swings, hostile/compulsive thoughts etc. The

first week on Lex I felt great, just a little tired and yawning a lot. Now,

I'm worse and have the compulsive thoughts and depression etc. back full

swing. My doc has advised I go off Lex and try something else which really

upsets me because compared to other SSRI's, this has very minimal side

effects for me. I've been taking a very low dose of Ativan too and that

doesn't help, just knocks me out. It's very hard to find a happy medium

somewhere but I know everybody can. Hang in there and I hope the Lex works

for you.....many in this group have great success with it and my brother and

Father swear by it.

Feel free to write to me whenever you like too.....it helps to have support

from someone who's going through something similar.

Take care,

Cyndi

On 11/4/06, klchobirko <klchobirko@...> wrote:

>

> My doc. put me on Lexapro yesterday for anxiety and depression. I

> asked her to put me on it, because I know that's what it's used for,

> and the side effects are minimal. I've had panic attacks/panic

> disorder for 17 years. I'm on Xanax now and have been taking it for

> the last 6 years or so. It has helped me until just recently. My mind

> just seems to be thinking way too many irrational thoughts, and I

> sometimes feel like I'm just going to lose it completely and then have

> to be locked up. I also have severe PMS and that's just getting

> worse,too, though I don't know how it can get any worse!!! I also

> think I'm starting menopause, and I just really don't want to crack-

> up. I can push the bad thoughts away for the most part, but I'm afraid

> one day I'm not going to be able to. My doc. also wants me to go talk

> to someone, which I have no problem with. I would appreciate anyone's

> input on Lexapro and how or if it has helped you and any side effects

> it may have. I haven't had the prescription filled yet, probably will

> get it filled today. I'm very wary of taking any new meds. because I

> don't know how they will affect me. The Xanax doesn't have any side

> effects for me. Thanks

> Kathy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I'm only on 10 mgs. but have gotten so much worse I don't see

how two more weeks on this is going to help me. I'm hating the world right

now 10 times more than when I first went on the Lexapro. ( I've had luck

in the past with Celexa and Paxil but Paxil gave me sweats and weight

gain.....not sure why I went off the Celexa. I wish I could remember in

case my doc recommends that one! I do know the withdrawals from both of them

were hell.......

Either way, I guess I'll see what the doc decides at my appointment

tomorrow. Oh to be normal again. (

Cyndi

On 11/4/06, Dennis <bluesman615@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Cyndi, what is your dosage? One month really isn't enough time to get

> stabilized on an SSRI. Maybe you need more time or an increase in dosage. As

> an aside, Lex works great for me but my sister didn't have much luck with

> it. (We are an OCD family, LOL) and she went on Celexa. It works great for

> her which is weird, considering it is Lex's first cousin. Well, whatever

> works.

> Ativan knocks me out too, I have no idea how anyone can abuse it unless

> they like to be knocked out. In any event, it is used as anaesthesia so I

> guess that is what it does best.

>

> Good luck,

>

>

>

> Cyndi Bohan <cynboh@... <cynboh%40gmail.com>> wrote:

> Hi Kathy, I'm kind of new here as well, been on Lexapro for a month. It

> really sounds as if we are a lot alike. ) I have panic attacks, anxiety,

> depression, severe pms, mood swings, hostile/compulsive thoughts etc. The

> first week on Lex I felt great, just a little tired and yawning a lot.

> Now,

> I'm worse and have the compulsive thoughts and depression etc. back full

> swing. My doc has advised I go off Lex and try something else which really

> upsets me because compared to other SSRI's, this has very minimal side

> effects for me. I've been taking a very low dose of Ativan too and that

> doesn't help, just knocks me out. It's very hard to find a happy medium

> somewhere but I know everybody can. Hang in there and I hope the Lex works

> for you.....many in this group have great success with it and my brother

> and

> Father swear by it.

> Feel free to write to me whenever you like too.....it helps to have

> support

> from someone who's going through something similar.

> Take care,

> Cyndi

>

> On 11/4/06, klchobirko <klchobirko@... <klchobirko%40>>

> wrote:

> >

> > My doc. put me on Lexapro yesterday for anxiety and depression. I

> > asked her to put me on it, because I know that's what it's used for,

> > and the side effects are minimal. I've had panic attacks/panic

> > disorder for 17 years. I'm on Xanax now and have been taking it for

> > the last 6 years or so. It has helped me until just recently. My mind

> > just seems to be thinking way too many irrational thoughts, and I

> > sometimes feel like I'm just going to lose it completely and then have

> > to be locked up. I also have severe PMS and that's just getting

> > worse,too, though I don't know how it can get any worse!!! I also

> > think I'm starting menopause, and I just really don't want to crack-

> > up. I can push the bad thoughts away for the most part, but I'm afraid

> > one day I'm not going to be able to. My doc. also wants me to go talk

> > to someone, which I have no problem with. I would appreciate anyone's

> > input on Lexapro and how or if it has helped you and any side effects

> > it may have. I haven't had the prescription filled yet, probably will

> > get it filled today. I'm very wary of taking any new meds. because I

> > don't know how they will affect me. The Xanax doesn't have any side

> > effects for me. Thanks

> > Kathy

> >

> >

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

I has helped me with my depression and anxiety level.

Just remember that Lex. works differently for

different people. Give it a try, you can always stop

if it's not doing you any good.

ak

--- klchobirko <klchobirko@...> wrote:

> My doc. put me on Lexapro yesterday for anxiety and

> depression. I

> asked her to put me on it, because I know that's

> what it's used for,

> and the side effects are minimal. I've had panic

> attacks/panic

> disorder for 17 years. I'm on Xanax now and have

> been taking it for

> the last 6 years or so. It has helped me until just

> recently. My mind

> just seems to be thinking way too many irrational

> thoughts, and I

> sometimes feel like I'm just going to lose it

> completely and then have

> to be locked up. I also have severe PMS and that's

> just getting

> worse,too, though I don't know how it can get any

> worse!!! I also

> think I'm starting menopause, and I just really

> don't want to crack-

> up. I can push the bad thoughts away for the most

> part, but I'm afraid

> one day I'm not going to be able to. My doc. also

> wants me to go talk

> to someone, which I have no problem with. I would

> appreciate anyone's

> input on Lexapro and how or if it has helped you and

> any side effects

> it may have. I haven't had the prescription filled

> yet, probably will

> get it filled today. I'm very wary of taking any new

> meds. because I

> don't know how they will affect me. The Xanax

> doesn't have any side

> effects for me. Thanks

> Kathy

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I haven't gained any weight since starting Lexapro. Not everyone does. In fact,

I've lost 15 pounds, but that's probably because I cut down on sugar and fat.

Lexapro works great for me.

Colleen

devious <nydia_q@...> wrote:

Hello. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I don't notice

any drastic changes but I do admit that I haven't had any real panic

attacks since I started taking it. I had high hopes taking Lexapro

(I've never been on any type of anti depressant) in hoping that it

would help my gloomy moods and most of all, help with my anxiety. I

am also taking Ativan at night to help with anxiety. After reading a

couple of the comments left on the message boards, I'm starting to

get concerned and almost afraid of taking Lexapro. I have read MANY

of your comments on weight gain and I'm scared to see how much

weight I will gain. I am 24 years old, weigh 120 lbs, and I'm 5'6.

I've always been on the thin side and I have noticed that my stomach

has expanded along with my appetite. How much weight gain have you

all experienced? I can't even imagine myself being over weight, I am

one that is naturally thin. I am also concerned about the sexual

side effects. I haven't felt that I can easily " get in the mood " and

I don't want to have problems in that area. Is this a common side

effect? My main fear is having to give up Lexapro and having

horrible withdrawal side effects. Isn't there any positive aspects

to taking this drug?? All I seem to hear is negative things and I

had actually heard that this is one of the best anti depressants out

right now.

[Guest guest]

Lexapro started to work for me after week 3..... I have read that once you take

it for 21 days you will have side effects with quitting. I went cold turkey

after 12 weeks on it. (had not gained weight at that point, was also very very

worried about that!) I have been told that at month 4 is when it changes the

part in your brain making you store fat. (there is a great thread VERY long at

drugs.com that I learned alot from!) When it did start working, I just had an

incredible calmness from that point on. Like nothing bothered me. At drugs.com

there is a HUGE amount of people that have quit lexapro. It seemed like just as

many people had severe side effects when they tapered off lexapro than went cold

turkey. That is one of the reasons I just went cold turkey on it. Wish you the

best, but hang in there if your waiting for it to work. It can take about a

month

Lexapro@...: nydia_q@...: Mon, 5 Nov 2007 23:35:49

+0000Subject: New to lexapro

Hello. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I don't notice any drastic

changes but I do admit that I haven't had any real panic attacks since I started

taking it. I had high hopes taking Lexapro (I've never been on any type of anti

depressant) in hoping that it would help my gloomy moods and most of all, help

with my anxiety. I am also taking Ativan at night to help with anxiety. After

reading a couple of the comments left on the message boards, I'm starting to get

concerned and almost afraid of taking Lexapro. I have read MANY of your comments

on weight gain and I'm scared to see how much weight I will gain. I am 24 years

old, weigh 120 lbs, and I'm 5'6. I've always been on the thin side and I have

noticed that my stomach has expanded along with my appetite. How much weight

gain have you all experienced? I can't even imagine myself being over weight, I

am one that is naturally thin. I am also concerned about the sexual side

effects. I haven't felt that I can easily " get in the mood " and I don't want to

have problems in that area. Is this a common side effect? My main fear is having

to give up Lexapro and having horrible withdrawal side effects. Isn't there any

positive aspects to taking this drug?? All I seem to hear is negative things and

I had actually heard that this is one of the best anti depressants out right

now.

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YES! ME TOO! IT SOUNDS WORSE TO BE ON IT THEN OFF ON THIS SITE! I

THOUGHT THIS WOULD HELP ME GET ANSWERS NOT SCARE ME TO DEATH! I

HAVENT HAD ANY " REAL PANIC ATTACKS " SINCE TAKING IT. AND I DONT FEEL

AS DEPRESED BUT THIS SITE MAY MAKE ME STOP!

>

> Hello. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I don't notice

> any drastic changes but I do admit that I haven't had any real

panic

> attacks since I started taking it. I had high hopes taking Lexapro

> (I've never been on any type of anti depressant) in hoping that it

> would help my gloomy moods and most of all, help with my anxiety. I

> am also taking Ativan at night to help with anxiety. After reading

a

> couple of the comments left on the message boards, I'm starting to

> get concerned and almost afraid of taking Lexapro. I have read MANY

> of your comments on weight gain and I'm scared to see how much

> weight I will gain. I am 24 years old, weigh 120 lbs, and I'm 5'6.

> I've always been on the thin side and I have noticed that my

stomach

> has expanded along with my appetite. How much weight gain have you

> all experienced? I can't even imagine myself being over weight, I

am

> one that is naturally thin. I am also concerned about the sexual

> side effects. I haven't felt that I can easily " get in the mood "

and

> I don't want to have problems in that area. Is this a common side

> effect? My main fear is having to give up Lexapro and having

> horrible withdrawal side effects. Isn't there any positive aspects

> to taking this drug?? All I seem to hear is negative things and I

> had actually heard that this is one of the best anti depressants

out

> right now.

>

[Guest guest]

I feel so much better since I've been taking Lexapro (it's been almost a year),

and it *hasn't* caused me to gain any weight. But it affects everyone

differently. I tried Effexor & felt horrible, but it works for other people.

Lexapro works great for *me*!

Re: New to lexapro

YES! ME TOO! IT SOUNDS WORSE TO BE ON IT THEN OFF ON THIS SITE! I

THOUGHT THIS WOULD HELP ME GET ANSWERS NOT SCARE ME TO DEATH! I

HAVENT HAD ANY " REAL PANIC ATTACKS " SINCE TAKING IT. AND I DONT FEEL

AS DEPRESED BUT THIS SITE MAY MAKE ME STOP!

>

> Hello. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I don't notice

> any drastic changes but I do admit that I haven't had any real

panic

> attacks since I started taking it. I had high hopes taking Lexapro

> (I've never been on any type of anti depressant) in hoping that it

> would help my gloomy moods and most of all, help with my anxiety. I

> am also taking Ativan at night to help with anxiety. After reading

a

> couple of the comments left on the message boards, I'm starting to

> get concerned and almost afraid of taking Lexapro. I have read MANY

> of your comments on weight gain and I'm scared to see how much

> weight I will gain. I am 24 years old, weigh 120 lbs, and I'm 5'6.

> I've always been on the thin side and I have noticed that my

stomach

> has expanded along with my appetite. How much weight gain have you

> all experienced? I can't even imagine myself being over weight, I

am

> one that is naturally thin. I am also concerned about the sexual

> side effects. I haven't felt that I can easily " get in the mood "

and

> I don't want to have problems in that area. Is this a common side

> effect? My main fear is having to give up Lexapro and having

> horrible withdrawal side effects. Isn't there any positive aspects

> to taking this drug?? All I seem to hear is negative things and I

> had actually heard that this is one of the best anti depressants

out

> right now.

>

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[Guest guest]

On Lexapro after a year and two days I started to get real bad acne and nodules

on my head....yikes. I had to have them surgically removed. 1-90 people will get

these hornlike nodules after 1-3 years use.

--

Dan McIntyre

" The New York Yankees "

" We will meet the challenges of 2008 "

[Guest guest]

I have been on Lexapro for about six months and have had no trouble with it

whatsoever. I feel better, I no longer cry all the time, and I've lost weight,

not gained it. Maybe the people who are doing well on it don't post because

they're not having trouble.

Colleen

kimallred3 <kimallred3@...> wrote:

YES! ME TOO! IT SOUNDS WORSE TO BE ON IT THEN OFF ON THIS SITE! I

THOUGHT THIS WOULD HELP ME GET ANSWERS NOT SCARE ME TO DEATH! I

HAVENT HAD ANY " REAL PANIC ATTACKS " SINCE TAKING IT. AND I DONT FEEL

AS DEPRESED BUT THIS SITE MAY MAKE ME STOP!

>

> Hello. I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I don't notice

> any drastic changes but I do admit that I haven't had any real

panic

> attacks since I started taking it. I had high hopes taking Lexapro

> (I've never been on any type of anti depressant) in hoping that it

> would help my gloomy moods and most of all, help with my anxiety. I

> am also taking Ativan at night to help with anxiety. After reading

a

> couple of the comments left on the message boards, I'm starting to

> get concerned and almost afraid of taking Lexapro. I have read MANY

> of your comments on weight gain and I'm scared to see how much

> weight I will gain. I am 24 years old, weigh 120 lbs, and I'm 5'6.

> I've always been on the thin side and I have noticed that my

stomach

> has expanded along with my appetite. How much weight gain have you

> all experienced? I can't even imagine myself being over weight, I

am

> one that is naturally thin. I am also concerned about the sexual

> side effects. I haven't felt that I can easily " get in the mood "

and

> I don't want to have problems in that area. Is this a common side

> effect? My main fear is having to give up Lexapro and having

> horrible withdrawal side effects. Isn't there any positive aspects

> to taking this drug?? All I seem to hear is negative things and I

> had actually heard that this is one of the best anti depressants

out

> right now.

>

[Guest guest]

That's interesting. I've never heard of that. Any links to information about

this?

Barbara

Re: Re: New to lexapro

On Lexapro after a year and two days I started to get real bad acne and

nodules on my head....yikes. I had to have them surgically removed. 1-90 people

will get these hornlike nodules after 1-3 years use.

--

Dan McIntyre

" The New York Yankees "

" We will meet the challenges of 2008 "

[Guest guest]

Do you think after I had the horns removed I should've switched to another AD?

--

Dan McIntyre

" The New York Yankees "

" We will meet the challenges of 2008 "

[Guest guest]

What ever works for you. ;-)

Re: Re: New to lexapro

Do you think after I had the horns removed I should've switched to another AD?

--

Dan McIntyre

" The New York Yankees "

" We will meet the challenges of 2008 "