Posted by Okpolosi on March 31, 2003, at 11:44:26
I do not claim to be an expert or anything...just wanted to share my experiences.
Headaches - First 2 weeks really bad, then went away.
Diahrea - Bad at first, gone by week 4.
Nausea - 1 to 2 hours after taking, gone by week 3.
Zombie - bad at first, feeling gradually lessened, gone by week 4.
Bubblehead - prominent first 2 weeks, gone by week 3.
FLU-like symptoms - all during week 2, gone at end of week 2.
Sleepy all day - gone by week 6, also changed time of taking Lex from morning to afternoon around week 5.
Lethargy - started around week 3, gone by week 6. This one is a little tricky, you think you feel lethargy but once you get up and move it evaporates.
Depression - REALLY BAD at week 4, just suffered through it with encouragement from people here.
Anxiety - had several attacks weeks 3,4.
Rash - had an itchy rash all over my back - week 1 and 2.
Dizziness - 1 to 4 hours after taking, gone by week 3.
Appetite - very poor first few weeks. Lost 6 pounds which I have not gained back. I find I eat less now than I used to, and feel full.
Carb craving - Chex Mix - I WANT SOME NOW!!! also Cheerios and BREAD!!!
Jaw clenching - Made my teeth hurt by week 2. Still have a little of this now, but seems to be getting less and less.
Blurred vision - noticed around week 2, improved gradually.I think there are more that I just don't recall right now, but for anyone just starting Lexapro and thinking of quitting because of SE's please give the med a chance. Believe me, I SUFFERED, I WANTED TO QUIT SO BAD, I GOT TERRIBLY DISCOURAGED, and the only thing that helped me was to read the posts of others to see I was not alone, and that there might be hope for me too.
HANG IN THERE GUYS!!!! LEX MIGHT BE THE MED to work for you as it has for me and many others!!!
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