New to Lexapro

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Be prepared for some sexual side effects..I wont detail them because some

ladies take offense if the description of the problem is too graphic..

after all , we are just men and thats all we think about anyway ... But id

be glad to explain them by email..

I LOVE YOU LADIES

MIKE HOWELL

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Mike you are so funny!! Thanks for the laugh!! Suz

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Vivid dreams continuing, and jaw clenching/teeth grinding, at least for me.

New to Lexapro

> HI, I have problems from the long term effects of lyme disease. My MD

> wanted me to stop taking Effexor and put me on Lexapro. No serious

> side effects so far, but some very vivid dreams. What can I expect

> down the road? Any advice? Thanks, Matt

>

>

>

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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.

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Hi ,

Welcome. I totally understand your frustration with all the fatique

etc. When I was a grad student, years ago, in the days before

SSRI's, I was like you. I was a tired, depressed, stressed, and had

all kinds of anxiety. I hope my experience can reassure you. I

eventually got on an antidepressant and things mellowed a lot. I was

able to control my test taking anxiety and pass my Comprehensives and

defend my thesis.

Afterwards, I became a college teacher and my own experience helped

me to understand my students. So many of my students (I was a

history teacher) knew the material, but, when test time came, they

froze. I always encouraged them to come to me with their concerns so

that I could work with them. I often had my class do deep breathing

exercises before test taking. I realize, taking your certification

exam, may not lend itself to this. But, you can learn some good

stress reduction techniques to use along with your Lexapro.

Lexapro has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety. I think, once

it " kicks in " , your depression will lift and your anxiety will be

better. If, after 6 weeks or so, you don't feel better, I'd recommend

going to a good psychiatrist who is well-acquainted with

psychopharmacalogy.

BTW, my Dad was a Judge, in Tyler, Texas. I know how stressful court

reporting is but I also know how fulfilling it is as well. Dad

literally adored his court reporter. Not to mention, she made a darn

good income!

As for your problems passing the certification. Hey, you aren't

alone! Do you know how many lawyers have had to take the Bar Exam

several times? One of the best Federal Judges I ever knew, who was

renowned for being a great jurist, had to take the Bar 4 times before

he past. He obviously knew his stuff...betcha he just had test

anxiety just like you.

Keep posting so I'll know how things are going. OK? I'm retired now,

but I still am something of a teacher LOL...love to give advice to

students.

Take Care,

Sasha

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What a compassionate response, thank you. Surely our society can think of

other ways to measure knowledge than just tests, I'd like to think. Boys

(in general) prefer hands-on learning and apprenticeships rather than paper

and pencil test-taking. Can't we devise more practical measurements? Say, a

good-tasting cake rather than a test on how many teaspoons is in a

tablespoon?

Hmm, well I guess there are some classes that are doing this. My son had a

" practical " exam in his metals class last term. He had to make something in

class during the test time. He loved it.

Good luck to you, .

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From: " sasha " <camelbackcat@...>

> Hi ,

> Welcome. I totally understand your frustration with all the fatique

> etc. When I was a grad student, years ago, in the days before

> SSRI's, I was like you. I was a tired, depressed, stressed, and had

> all kinds of anxiety. I hope my experience can reassure you. I

> eventually got on an antidepressant and things mellowed a lot. I was

> able to control my test taking anxiety and pass my Comprehensives and

> defend my thesis.

>

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> And to the group. Hi everyone! My name is and I had been

> taking 30mgs of Paxil for almost 3 years for anxiety and was

> switched to 37.5mgs of Paxil CR, which I hated then to 25mgs.

After

> talking to my doctor (different from the prescribing doctor) about

> my issues she has put me on Lexapro. Is there anyone here that

has

> been on Paxil before and switched to Lexapro without weaning off

> first? When I went from 37.5 to 25 I had horrible side effects

and

> I'm concerned about stopping suddenly. My doctor says I have

> nothing to be concerned about because they are both the same class

> of drug, but she has never taken Paxil. That's why I thought to

> look here to see if anyone has had a similar experience. Any

input

> would very much be appreciated.

>

> Thanks guys!

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hi

I am also new to this group and relatively new to Lexapro (about 5

mos.)

I took Paxil for a couple of years and personally had no problem

getting off and onto another SSRI. HOWEVER this seems to be a very

involved subject. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE GOOGLE AND THE

To fully investigate the different problems people have had getting

off Paxil.

Here is an informative site with NO advertisements etc.

http://www.quitpaxil.info/

I am no Doctor, but your Doc's response seems overly simplistic (the

same type of answers I get from my Doctor!)WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS

GENERALLY ARE DIFFERENT WITH DIFFERENT PEOPLE! I had terrible

trouble withdrawing from Effexor!

Good Luck

Jeff

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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@...> 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..

>

>

>

>

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>

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o totally. I continue to notice any changes. I know that since Ive

gotten older that Ive noticed more too. I pay attention to my heart,

dizziness etc. Not fun. I hope that this takes care of that. How

long have u been on lex?

> 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 sherry I have been on the lex about 5 months but only once above 3 mg.

Once I went to 5 and I thought I was going really crazy. it is my heart

beat that causes me the biggest trouble of all. when I lay down it goes

insane.. and then I cannot sleep. BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!! anyway that

probably sounded wrong me saying I am gald I am not the only one. I feel

bad if anyone went through what I did with a few drinks.. but feel better

cause you know It can be confusing about what is going on body wise .

what else do you notice? alison

On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:36:42 -0000 " sherryaperez "

<sherryaperez@...> writes:

>

>

> o totally. I continue to notice any changes. I know that since Ive

> gotten older that Ive noticed more too. I pay attention to my heart,

>

> dizziness etc. Not fun. I hope that this takes care of that. How

> long have u been on lex?

>

>

>

> > 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]

Most of the side-effects reduce or disappear in 2 weeks for some

folks, a little longer for others. It takes about 60 days become

fully effective, though benefits can be seen in the first several

weeks. As a short term intervention therapy, six months is a minimum

duration.

I don't know what the maintenance dosing is for indefinite treatment.

I would think that it's lower than 20mg, though.

Mike

On Wed, 02 Mar 2005 01:15:18 -0000, sherryaperez <sherryaperez@...> wrote:

>

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

there is without cutting the pills.

Thea

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Nothing really big. More sweating the first month or so, some difficulty

sleeping and vivid dreams. It went away though.

LasVbg <lasvbg@...> wrote: My doc just switched me from Welbutrin

to Lexapro, anyone on this have

significant side effects? If so, please share!

Thanks for any help!

B

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[Guest guest]

From what I've read on this board Lex is a very good

AD to be on. Reactions vary from person to person.

Keep in touch with your doc. about what you're

feeling. If it doesn't work for you then tell her but

give it a good amount of time to work. Some people

have gained weight with it. With me, I'm so fat I

couldn't tell if I did from that or not.

ak

--- Patty <pje123@...> wrote:

> Hi all. I told my doctor that I have high anxiety

> and she gave me a

> sample of Lexapro? I am reading bad experiences

> about the drug when I

> googled it.

>

> What do you members think about it?

> Will it make me sick in the beginning and in the

> end?

> Will I gain weight?

>

> Let me know what you think.

>

> Thank you in advance

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

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]

Give it some more time for your body to adjust. If you

can't deal with things then talk to your doc. He/She

may either add another med to deal with the tiredness

or change it.

ak

--- ems654321 <esheatx80@...> wrote:

> Ok, I am new to Lexapro. I have been taking it for

> 1 week (10mg) for

> anxiety. I am finding that I am really tired, not

> sleeping through the

> night, and restless. When I try to relax I can't

> sit still or calm

> down and when I have to have energy to do my job and

> get through the

> day I do not want to do anything. My anxiety is

> better however I am

> battling the side effects. Will these go away?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Greetings,

Most of them I felt also but went away. I still have some tiredness but sleep

somewhat OK. I had more agoraphobia before I took it though.

ems654321 <esheatx80@...> wrote:

Ok, I am new to Lexapro. I have been taking it for 1 week (10mg) for

anxiety. I am finding that I am really tired, not sleeping through the

night, and restless. When I try to relax I can't sit still or calm

down and when I have to have energy to do my job and get through the

day I do not want to do anything. My anxiety is better however I am

battling the side effects. Will these go away?

[Guest guest]

Greetings,

Most of them I felt also but went away. I still have some tiredness but sleep

somewhat OK. I had more agoraphobia before I took it though.

What were your side effects and has Lexapro helped with the agoraphobia, if so,

in what way? This is the main reason why ZI will be taking it, along with

obsessive thoughts. Terry

[Guest guest]

I don't feel like its done that yet. Although I haven't gone out of my way to

confront the agoraphobia either. I'm getting help with that and I am going to

start doing that and see if it helps. I'll let you know.

TERRY <terry120953@...> wrote: Greetings,

Most of them I felt also but went away. I still have some tiredness but sleep

somewhat OK. I had more agoraphobia before I took it though.

What were your side effects and has Lexapro helped with the agoraphobia, if so,

in what way? This is the main reason why ZI will be taking it, along with

obsessive thoughts. Terry

[Guest guest]

I was starting to have problems leaving the house. I was feeling

very paniky. Most of my problems were obsessive thoughts. Those

seem to be fading but I am still having a hard time facing the day.

I get very anxious and can not sit still but I do not want to do

anything. How long before this starts to feel better? I know I

sound inpatient but I am very uncomfortable.

> Ok, I am new to Lexapro. I have been taking it for 1 week

(10mg) for

> anxiety. I am finding that I am really tired, not sleeping through

the

> night, and restless. When I try to relax I can't sit still or calm

> down and when I have to have energy to do my job and get through

the

> day I do not want to do anything. My anxiety is better however I am

> battling the side effects. Will these go away?

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

sorry to hear you are uncomfortable. When I was in college I was that way.

This was in the late 70's and I just toughed it out. I know I felt like I

didnt' want to feel that way again.

I go out with a bottle of Xanax for help if I have to. Might be an idea. If

you don't have any relief in a month or so I would talk to the doc. Hope you

feel better

Mark

ems654321 <esheatx80@...> wrote:

I was starting to have problems leaving the house. I was feeling

very paniky. Most of my problems were obsessive thoughts. Those

seem to be fading but I am still having a hard time facing the day.

I get very anxious and can not sit still but I do not want to do

anything. How long before this starts to feel better? I know I

sound inpatient but I am very uncomfortable.

> Ok, I am new to Lexapro. I have been taking it for 1 week

(10mg) for

> anxiety. I am finding that I am really tired, not sleeping through

the

> night, and restless. When I try to relax I can't sit still or calm

> down and when I have to have energy to do my job and get through

the

> day I do not want to do anything. My anxiety is better however I am

> battling the side effects. Will these go away?

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone- I was just put on Lexapro 10mg for GAD. I have taken it

five days and am experiencing some side effects such as dry mouth,

sweaty palms and feet, nausea and lightheadedness. I was just

wondering if any of you experienced these side effects and if so, how

long do they last?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

I experienced nausea and lightheadedness. Went away after 2-3 weeks.

________________________________

From: stonerbarb66 <stonerbarb66@...>

Lexapro

Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 8:25:00 AM

Subject: New to Lexapro

Hi everyone- I was just put on Lexapro 10mg for GAD. I have taken it

five days and am experiencing some side effects such as dry mouth,

sweaty palms and feet, nausea and lightheadedness. I was just

wondering if any of you experienced these side effects and if so, how

long do they last?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

thankyou

From: Linden <jasonlinden99@...>

Subject: Re: New to Lexapro

Lexapro

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 1:04 PM

I experienced nausea and lightheadedness. Went away after 2-3 weeks.

____________ _________ _________ __

From: stonerbarb66 <stonerbarb66>

Lexapro@groups .com

Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 8:25:00 AM

Subject: New to Lexapro

Hi everyone- I was just put on Lexapro 10mg for GAD. I have taken it

five days and am experiencing some side effects such as dry mouth,

sweaty palms and feet, nausea and lightheadedness. I was just

wondering if any of you experienced these side effects and if so, how

long do they last?

Thanks