Posted by oldhand on November 26, 2002, at 16:25:55
In reply to Re: 5 Days on Lexepro = Efficacy side effects, posted by Rich B on November 26, 2002, at 7:26:52
Hi Rich:
I have been on Lexapro since Nov. 12th. I too feel tense, clench my jaws at night and carry a slight headache but after a nasty trial of Effexor I am going to go with this. I feel much less depressed but have very little energy (maybe from the tension as mentioned). I am looking at major changes within the next two weeks so I don't know what to credit the tension to, life stressors or medication. I also have terrible insomnia but again am waiting for things to settle down before seriously addressing this. One good thing is I do not feel like drinking alcohol which I have used excessively in the past.
I am sensitive to alot of meds and have had bad reactions or had them poop out on me all too often. I think it was George Carlin who said "side effects" are only side effects if you are the doctor. If you are the patient they are major effects.
I say hang in there and keep us posted.
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