Posted by Mariposa on June 2, 2003, at 18:47:48
In reply to Re: Considering Lexapro - Looking for Advice, posted by Felicity on June 2, 2003, at 16:18:07
> > Felicity,
> > Thanks for your response. I'd like to hear more about how you are responding to Lexapro and about any side effects you experience. If you don't mind me asking: are you taking Lexapro for depression, anxiety or both?
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> I am taking it for anxiety. I haven't had too many bad side effects. The first night I had a bad headache and some vertigo, but now the only thing I have is some shakiness and a tremendous loss of appetite. I haven't been on it long enough to notice any real difference with my anxiety.
>I am into my 5th month on Lex, for depression.
The SE's you are describing are typical during the first few weeks, they will lessen and go away. I've lost 10 lbs. over the first month and a half, and the weight has stayed off.
Initially I had trouble with sleepiness during the day until I started taking it (10mg) in the afternoon. But now I seem to have gone the other way, feel antsy and like I have to do stuff ( I cleaned bathroom which hadn't been done in months, and mowed yard - 1 acre, cleaned the kitchen), and my husband's comment was "You're acting like your on speed".
I would have to say, though, my Lexapro experience (after the initial SE's) has been very positive overall, it has really helped me get through tough times (will not bore w/details), and hope it continues to work for me.
I wish you both the BEST OF LUCK!!!
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