Posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 14, 2003, at 20:24:02
In reply to Lexapro and sheer terror!, posted by flight on June 14, 2003, at 16:07:27
Hi Cathy, Sorry to hear of the side effects you're going through. They're rough, believe me I know. Not to discourage you, but a few days on the med isn't alot of time. But everyone is different,yours may pass soon(I hope).I have to admit I've never heard of treating IBS (irritable bowel syndrome?) with antidepressants. The symptoms you describe, insomnia,shakes,panic,ect. sound very much like Lex side effects. And the dose that your on is small (5mg). I hope that you keep in touch with the doctor who prescribes this, let him or her know what's up with your suffering. I feel for you, it's sheer misery. Maybe you can take 2.5mg of the Lex, and hopefully something for the panic and insomnia. I'm in a state of misery myself with Lex, and I just increased my dose! That's what my doc told me to do, so...anyhow, I wish you some relief...Take care...Jackie
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