Posted by PHV on September 14, 2003, at 21:49:41
Hi -
I'm on week ten of taking 10mg of Lexapro for depression. I literally noticed positive results within days of starting this med and felt back to my old, happy self very quickly. However, within the past several days, I have been feeling extremely anxious and ready to jump through my skin - which is extremely unusual for me. Ten years ago I was on Serzone for depression. My doctor at that time told me that my body would tell me if I no longer needed the meds to function. After approximately six months, I began getting butterflies in my stomach and would feel anxious shortly after taking those meds. My doc told me it was my body's way of telling me I was ready to stop taking the meds. I was wondering if anyone else out there feels this anxiety might be a side effect of Lexapro suddenly during week ten. I am truly blessed and not regularly afflicted with this terrible depression; however, within the past year alone, I have lost three people very close to me, a close relative was diagnosed with cancer, and two other people who have been close to me for over 30 years, moved across country. Depression does run in my family, but in the past I have been able to deal with my episodes without medication - due to my fear of side effects. Has anyone out there experienced anxiety, weight gain and clenching of the jaw since taking Lexapro? My biggest concern is why did this anxiety suddenly start in week ten? Could that be my body's way of telling me I am finally dealing with and accepting the reality of the sadness and tragedy of the past year and telling me that Lexapro is no longer needed? Any help anyone could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Patty
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