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Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:16:40
In reply to Re: The problem with normal » mills, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:10:06
that I can't answer; I can only speak for myself, and I KNOW I ain't normal
> > well, there's normal and then there's normal, and I guess you know whether you are or not
>
> Yeah, but who's normal, what's the real definition of being a "normal" person?
>
> >
> > > > Bridgette,
> > > > I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> > > > I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> > > > Ann
> > >
> > > Bridgette,
> > > I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
> > > Wharf
> >
> >
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Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:19:27
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:16:40
> that I can't answer; I can only speak for myself, and I KNOW I ain't normal
I bet a "normal" person would be pretty boring, huh?
>
>
>
> > > well, there's normal and then there's normal, and I guess you know whether you are or not
> >
> > Yeah, but who's normal, what's the real definition of being a "normal" person?
> >
> > >
> > > > > Bridgette,
> > > > > I think its normal for people to feel good some days and not so good others. I wouldn't know, but I hear thats how "normal" people feel.(Ha Ha)
> > > > > I guess we can't feel good everyday, at least until they make a "legal" drug for that!
> > > > > Ann
> > > >
> > > > Bridgette,
> > > > I'm with Ann, I've heard these stories about "normal" people too. I wonder if these beings are real or just urban legend?
> > > > Wharf
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:39:38
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:19:27
Has anyone else experienced the s/e of Paresthesia with Lexapro(prickly feeling in hands sometimes with little red dots), and at what mg? I have just begun to experience it at 30 mg, which in a way is a good sign to me, as it makes me feel the lexapro is going "deep enough" or whatever to get to the areas needing attention; it was only after I got Paresthesia on Paxil that I began to see signs of improvement in my mood and relief from my obsessive introspection. So, anyway, I'm encouraged, and if you get the Paresthesia, don't worry about it; it's a fairly typical side effect, as I understand it, and it's not painful. It's only troublesome if you have no expectation of it and don't know what it is.
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:41:10
In reply to Paresthesia anyone? » wharfrat, posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 15:39:38
sorry, wharfrat, that last post was a general post intended for general dissemination, not just you
> Has anyone else experienced the s/e of Paresthesia with Lexapro(prickly feeling in hands sometimes with little red dots), and at what mg? I have just begun to experience it at 30 mg, which in a way is a good sign to me, as it makes me feel the lexapro is going "deep enough" or whatever to get to the areas needing attention; it was only after I got Paresthesia on Paxil that I began to see signs of improvement in my mood and relief from my obsessive introspection. So, anyway, I'm encouraged, and if you get the Paresthesia, don't worry about it; it's a fairly typical side effect, as I understand it, and it's not painful. It's only troublesome if you have no expectation of it and don't know what it is.
Posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 16:46:35
In reply to How ...; Different than everyone as usual., posted by mills on November 11, 2002, at 10:21:20
> I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
>
> anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
>
> i hope to hear from some of you; thanksMills,
My doc started me on 10 mg 7 weeks ago (I cant imagine doin' 20 or 30)and besides a few side effects, headaches etc. the really weird one was I would feel like I was just starting get off on a hallucinogen (I know that feeling from experience back in the day), which to me was'nt a real bad thing, I just kind of had to go with the flow. Had to explain to my boss why I was laughing so hard at something that was'nt really all that funny. And I did feel the kind of out of body thing a little bit too. But that went away after about 2 weeks and was'nt an everyday thing anyway. I would assume it was the lex getting into my system and not a flashback.
Good luck
Wharf
>
>
> > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
>
>
Posted by mills on November 12, 2002, at 17:24:15
In reply to Re: How ...; Different than everyone as usual. » mills, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 16:46:35
yep, I know that feeling too, and that is exactly how I described it when I first started experiencing it on Paxil; thanks, wharf; as far as the amount I have to take (at least 30 mg for now), it's to get at the intense compulsive introspection that I experience; it just seems to take more to get my thoughts under control and to lift my mood
> > I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
> >
> > anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
> >
> > i hope to hear from some of you; thanks
>
> Mills,
> My doc started me on 10 mg 7 weeks ago (I cant imagine doin' 20 or 30)and besides a few side effects, headaches etc. the really weird one was I would feel like I was just starting get off on a hallucinogen (I know that feeling from experience back in the day), which to me was'nt a real bad thing, I just kind of had to go with the flow. Had to explain to my boss why I was laughing so hard at something that was'nt really all that funny. And I did feel the kind of out of body thing a little bit too. But that went away after about 2 weeks and was'nt an everyday thing anyway. I would assume it was the lex getting into my system and not a flashback.
> Good luck
> Wharf
> >
> >
> > > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by JLG on November 12, 2002, at 17:59:36
In reply to Re: Wish I could » JaneB, posted by Ritch on June 11, 2002, at 23:04:41
I was just prescribed Lexapro by my new doctor. I was diagnosed with ADD and have been taking ritalin, so I'm a little nervous about getting off the ritalin and making the switch. Has anyone with an ADD diagnosis used Lexapro and found success?
Posted by bridgette on November 12, 2002, at 19:23:54
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by wharfrat on November 12, 2002, at 15:19:27
I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
Posted by MarathonMom on November 12, 2002, at 20:08:51
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by dr. justin on November 1, 2002, at 12:32:24
justin,
I thought I was losing it when I couldn't find the other thread either. Glad you had trouble too. Perhaps we are enduring some sort of mind game!! Rats in a maze or something. You're in academia--you remember that study.
I wrote a pretty thorough reply to your response. Not sure if you got it as I can't find that thread again to save my life. I hope you find the answers you are looking for. This is a great forum for expression and consolation.
Celexa seems to be the answer for me at the moment. Lexapro just didn't work for me, and I am seeing my Dr. next week to possibly add another med for sexual side effects. I can still get there, it just takes WAY too long. Awful way to live, as you know all too well from your previous postings.
Take care, and good luck.
MarathonMom
Posted by AnxiousMe on November 13, 2002, at 8:31:24
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr. Bob on Redirect, posted by wharfrat on November 10, 2002, at 10:55:13
I was put on Lexapro about 4 weeks ago for anxiety. I have never used another med for this. I have almost NO physiological response to my anxiety producing thoughts -- it's wonderful! The thoughts are still there, but I hope they will diminish since the physical stuff has. As far as side effects: fitfull sleep, loss of apetite and ear ringing. My doc fixed the sleep prob (fall into a deep sleep but the wake up at 4 AM)by adding 2 mg of Gabitril and it's working like a charm. I feel a little sluggish at times but I suspect it's just me getting used to feeling peaceful. I have suffered from panic disorder for 16 years. I was terrified to try meds to help me, but I am glad I finally tried Lexapro. Good luck!
Posted by wharfrat on November 13, 2002, at 9:22:07
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by bridgette on November 12, 2002, at 19:23:54
> I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
Bridgette,
Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
Good luck,
Wharf
Posted by Katarina on November 13, 2002, at 9:37:53
In reply to Re: The problem with normal » bridgette, posted by wharfrat on November 13, 2002, at 9:22:07
> > I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
>
> Bridgette,
> Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
> Good luck,
> Wharf
>Holy Cow, Wharf, you crack me up! "Abbynormals", excellent cinematic reference! And aye it is true about the good days. There are many a "normal" who have bad days.
Thanks for the humor, I know I am not just speaking for meself here!
*Cheers,
-Kat
Posted by mills on November 13, 2002, at 9:53:23
In reply to Re: The problem with normal, posted by Katarina on November 13, 2002, at 9:37:53
Kat, that one flew right over my head; what cinematic reference was that? I guess I didn't see that film
> > > I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
> >
> > Bridgette,
> > Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
> > Good luck,
> > Wharf
> >
>
> Holy Cow, Wharf, you crack me up! "Abbynormals", excellent cinematic reference! And aye it is true about the good days. There are many a "normal" who have bad days.
> Thanks for the humor, I know I am not just speaking for meself here!
> *Cheers,
> -Kat
>
Posted by wharfrat on November 13, 2002, at 9:57:00
In reply to cinematic reference?, posted by mills on November 13, 2002, at 9:53:23
>Mills,
That would be Young Frankenstein
Wharf
Kat, that one flew right over my head; what cinematic reference was that? I guess I didn't see that film
>
>
>
> > > > I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
> > >
> > > Bridgette,
> > > Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
> > > Good luck,
> > > Wharf
> > >
> >
> > Holy Cow, Wharf, you crack me up! "Abbynormals", excellent cinematic reference! And aye it is true about the good days. There are many a "normal" who have bad days.
> > Thanks for the humor, I know I am not just speaking for meself here!
> > *Cheers,
> > -Kat
> >
>
>
Posted by mills on November 13, 2002, at 9:59:45
In reply to Re: cinematic reference? » mills, posted by wharfrat on November 13, 2002, at 9:57:00
ah, that must be my problem, I need more humor in my life
> >Mills,
> That would be Young Frankenstein
> Wharf
>
>
> Kat, that one flew right over my head; what cinematic reference was that? I guess I didn't see that film
> >
> >
> >
> > > > > I wasen't thinking so much about being normal (I am clueless about that) my concern was the feeling really good days and the blah days---does the blah days mean it's not working?? I also worry that some day it won't work---I keep reading that they all *quit* some day. Listen. I know it's rediculous to worry about what *may* happen in the future, but I'm not on Lexapro and Wellbutrin for no reason. haha I do notice I don't worry as much. Thanks for all the input---I look forward everyday to see what everyone has to say.
> > > >
> > > > Bridgette,
> > > > Surely normal people have bad days too. So, I don't think us abbynormals on meds should worry about having bad days. I'm just happy to have good days, because before being on lexapro, I NEVER had good days. I don't think a bad day is an indication of the med not working, unless your missing doses. I've not missed a dose yet mainly because I don't want to take a chance of definetly not feeling well.
> > > > Good luck,
> > > > Wharf
> > > >
> > >
> > > Holy Cow, Wharf, you crack me up! "Abbynormals", excellent cinematic reference! And aye it is true about the good days. There are many a "normal" who have bad days.
> > > Thanks for the humor, I know I am not just speaking for meself here!
> > > *Cheers,
> > > -Kat
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
Posted by wharfrat on November 14, 2002, at 9:43:15
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr. Bob on Redirect, posted by AnxiousMe on November 13, 2002, at 8:31:24
> I was put on Lexapro about 4 weeks ago for anxiety. I have never used another med for this. I have almost NO physiological response to my anxiety producing thoughts -- it's wonderful! The thoughts are still there, but I hope they will diminish since the physical stuff has. As far as side effects: fitfull sleep, loss of apetite and ear ringing. My doc fixed the sleep prob (fall into a deep sleep but the wake up at 4 AM)by adding 2 mg of Gabitril and it's working like a charm. I feel a little sluggish at times but I suspect it's just me getting used to feeling peaceful. I have suffered from panic disorder for 16 years. I was terrified to try meds to help me, but I am glad I finally tried Lexapro. Good luck!
Anxious, glad to hear someone out there is do well on lexapro besides me.
Wharf
Posted by samenewme on November 14, 2002, at 10:31:08
In reply to Re: How ...; Different than everyone as usual., posted by Katarina on November 11, 2002, at 18:40:21
I felt this way on starting Celexa and on my single dosage increase. It only lasted a few days, so I called it "dosage adjustment blues". Hang in there and see if it diminishes. It was HORRIBLE, but it passed for me.
> > I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
> >
> > anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
> >
> > i hope to hear from some of you; thanks
> >
> >
> > > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
> >
> >
>
> Hey there, not to worry...you are not alone in this. If I had to describe the way my head feels on Lexapro, I'd have to call it "Cartoon Head". Like when one of the cartoon characters gets squeezed and their heads balloon out, or if they get hit on the head and it just kind of throbs. Yep, that's me after 4 weeks on the stuff. The first week was the worst, I could actually hear my blood surging in my head, **ewww, yuk! Anyway, I don't think I can take it any longer and will see about switching AGAIN! Many of you have added Wellbutrin to your Lex, and it sounds like a good combo. Perhaps I'll suggest it. Good luck and keep talking about it, it seems to have helped me tremendously just to discuss it with those who are experiencing the same.
> *Cheers,
> --Kat
Posted by mills on November 14, 2002, at 10:52:33
In reply to Re: How ...; Different than everyone as usual., posted by samenewme on November 14, 2002, at 10:31:08
thanks; it's a different weird feeling in the same ballpark every morning, and i went through the same thing at higher doses of paxil, so i should know about it, but i don't draw much comfort from that, so laying my soul bare before you guys is the only thing that helps; thanks again
> I felt this way on starting Celexa and on my single dosage increase. It only lasted a few days, so I called it "dosage adjustment blues". Hang in there and see if it diminishes. It was HORRIBLE, but it passed for me.
>
> > > I wish to god that in just one area of my life, for once, I could have experience that is not a reinvention of the wheel; sigh; anyway, that says it all for my 30 years of non-controllable obsessive introspection (cognitive compulsion vs. behavioral)/borderline schizoiditis (my words, as if I needed to say that);
> > >
> > > anyway, my doc moved me from 20 mg up to 30 mg starting Friday, and there is good and bad; my mood improved almost immediately, for which I'm thankful, but my head feels just plain weird; I just feel "unreal;" does ANYONE have that experience or anything close to it; someone please tell me you do, but only if you really do, and please tell me if you don't as well. I just wish I could comiserate with someone on my symptoms that have isolated me in my experience for so f****** long; excuse my french
> > >
> > > i hope to hear from some of you; thanks
> > >
> > >
> > > > I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks but I had Wellbutrin added 5 days ago and either the Lexapro really kicked in OR the Wellbutrin did the trick. I definately feel better---I'm guessing it's the addition of Wellbutrin, but the real question is is when you are on two drugs----how does one know which one???? I added 150mg of Wellbutrin SR----I have even thought about asking for more Wellbutin and cut out the Lexapro, but it's too earlt to do that and, maybe it's the combo that works. I do worry (not much) about the seizure risk w/Wellbutrin (though a small risk w/the SR) because I like a glass of wine at night. Any thoughts on any of this???
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Hey there, not to worry...you are not alone in this. If I had to describe the way my head feels on Lexapro, I'd have to call it "Cartoon Head". Like when one of the cartoon characters gets squeezed and their heads balloon out, or if they get hit on the head and it just kind of throbs. Yep, that's me after 4 weeks on the stuff. The first week was the worst, I could actually hear my blood surging in my head, **ewww, yuk! Anyway, I don't think I can take it any longer and will see about switching AGAIN! Many of you have added Wellbutrin to your Lex, and it sounds like a good combo. Perhaps I'll suggest it. Good luck and keep talking about it, it seems to have helped me tremendously just to discuss it with those who are experiencing the same.
> > *Cheers,
> > --Kat
>
>
Posted by charly on November 14, 2002, at 18:11:16
In reply to Re: Thanks Dr. Bob on Redirect » AnxiousMe, posted by wharfrat on November 14, 2002, at 9:43:15
> > I was put on Lexapro about 4 weeks ago for anxiety. I have never used another med for this. I have almost NO physiological response to my anxiety producing thoughts -- it's wonderful! The thoughts are still there, but I hope they will diminish since the physical stuff has. As far as side effects: fitfull sleep, loss of apetite and ear ringing. My doc fixed the sleep prob (fall into a deep sleep but the wake up at 4 AM)by adding 2 mg of Gabitril and it's working like a charm. I feel a little sluggish at times but I suspect it's just me getting used to feeling peaceful. I have suffered from panic disorder for 16 years. I was terrified to try meds to help me, but I am glad I finally tried Lexapro. Good luck!
>
> Anxious, glad to hear someone out there is do well on lexapro besides me.
> WharfWharf,
It's now been around 4 weeks since I started Lexapro and there is no question, my depression is gone and so are the daily headaches I had for the first 2 weeks. I've been on Prozac, Zoloft, Effexor and Luvox; had sexual dysfunction (loss of interest and anorgasmia) on all of them. Lexapro is allowing me to have a "normal" married sex life. After years of not looking forward to having sex (for fear I would not be able to maintain an erection and not really enjoying the experience) I can say it's a blessing to feel good and have a sex life! Lexapro is a good product.
Regards,
charly
Posted by hok on November 15, 2002, at 13:59:55
In reply to How we're doing on Lexapro., posted by bridgette on November 10, 2002, at 15:09:09
It seems that a lot of you have tried augmenting Lexapro with Wellbutrin and I was wondering what effect that has had for motivation and focus.
I've been on 10mg of Lex for 4 weeks. The first few weeks I was really tense and anxious but that has managed to subside and I have a fairly good mood effect from it now. The only time I really get physically anxious still is during some social situations.
Anyway, with my anxiety still a sort of side issue, I was wondering if anybody has had some success with wellbutrin or any extended release stimulants in augmentation to the lexapro. I defintely need something for motivation -- the apathy and passivity induced by the lexapro is a little too much. However, I'm concerned this might increase my already-nascent anxiety. Any thoughts?
Posted by neptune on November 15, 2002, at 14:16:17
In reply to Re: Lexapro and flushing » Abacus, posted by Ward on October 11, 2002, at 13:49:35
I have been on Lexapro for about 5 days. I have just come off of 150mg. of effexor, The Lexapro is not wanting to let me feel good. I have diarrhea, and nausea. Will this go away with time, or do I need to go back to effexor. my greatest fear is the adverse reactions of medication that deal with my stomach. I use to take tofranil and it was great on my stomach. I coud eat breakfast, and anything I wanted. I also feel a good bit of fog in my head, and anxiety.
Am I dying , or will this go away, or does anyone know. Having a hard time. May go back to Effexor.
Thanks
Posted by Ward on November 15, 2002, at 14:40:08
In reply to Re: Nausea, diarrhea., posted by neptune on November 15, 2002, at 14:16:17
I have heard that you must be careful when coming off Effexor. Did you slowly taper off or did you quit cold-turkey? Your trouble my be as much from getting off Effexor as from getting on Lexapro. It seems to take at least a couple of weeks for most people to see diminishing of the side effects of just about any anti-depressant. I encourage you to hang in there.
> I have been on Lexapro for about 5 days. I have just come off of 150mg. of effexor, The Lexapro is not wanting to let me feel good. I have diarrhea, and nausea. Will this go away with time, or do I need to go back to effexor. my greatest fear is the adverse reactions of medication that deal with my stomach. I use to take tofranil and it was great on my stomach. I coud eat breakfast, and anything I wanted. I also feel a good bit of fog in my head, and anxiety.
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> Am I dying , or will this go away, or does anyone know. Having a hard time. May go back to Effexor.
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> Thanks
Posted by ANXIETY ANN on November 15, 2002, at 16:09:30
In reply to Re: Nausea, diarrhea. » neptune, posted by Ward on November 15, 2002, at 14:40:08
> I have heard that you must be careful when coming off Effexor. Did you slowly taper off or did you quit cold-turkey? Your trouble my be as much from getting off Effexor as from getting on Lexapro. It seems to take at least a couple of weeks for most people to see diminishing of the side effects of just about any anti-depressant. I encourage you to hang in there.
> > I have been on Lexapro for about 5 days. I have just come off of 150mg. of effexor, The Lexapro is not wanting to let me feel good. I have diarrhea, and nausea. Will this go away with time, or do I need to go back to effexor. my greatest fear is the adverse reactions of medication that deal with my stomach. I use to take tofranil and it was great on my stomach. I coud eat breakfast, and anything I wanted. I also feel a good bit of fog in my head, and anxiety.
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> > Am I dying , or will this go away, or does anyone know. Having a hard time. May go back to Effexor.
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> > Thanks
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Hi,I took effexor for about two years. When I stopped taking it , I had a difficult time. Sick, weird head twitches and many other s/e. It took several months for all that to go away. I slowly tapered off of it too so I bet that the way you are feeling is due to the effexor. I would suggest that you stay with the lexapro and give it some time. I know its hard when you feel like crap, but you would probably feel that way if you went back on the effexor.
good luck and let us know,
Anxiety Ann
Posted by Ritch on November 15, 2002, at 21:11:00
In reply to Re: Nausea, diarrhea., posted by neptune on November 15, 2002, at 14:16:17
> I have been on Lexapro for about 5 days. I have just come off of 150mg. of effexor, The Lexapro is not wanting to let me feel good. I have diarrhea, and nausea. Will this go away with time, or do I need to go back to effexor. my greatest fear is the adverse reactions of medication that deal with my stomach. I use to take tofranil and it was great on my stomach. I coud eat breakfast, and anything I wanted. I also feel a good bit of fog in my head, and anxiety.
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> Am I dying , or will this go away, or does anyone know. Having a hard time. May go back to Effexor.
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> ThanksHi, SSRI's all cause diarrhea for me. I am on a little Effexor right now and it seems to be the one that is least prone to cause diarrhea than the others. Celexa wasn't too bad either. One trick I found that worked for me was to take a low-dose of nortriptyline (a TCA) along with the SSRI. It calmed my diarrhea-predominant IBS symptoms that SSRI's tend to aggravate. You might ask your doc and see what they think.
Posted by Kairos on November 16, 2002, at 3:44:25
In reply to My experience with Lexapro...so far , posted by seafari on September 17, 2002, at 8:04:16
>Hello!
I just started Lexapro - last week - I'd like to make sure to hear how you're doing with this SSRI - I don't much trust any of these drugs - but something has to give for me soon. Thanks for posting and feel free to e-mail!
This is my first post on this board; I had looked at it a couple of weeks ago when researching Lexapro. To give you some background, I'm a woman in my thirties, & have been taking Klonopin (.5 twice daily) for about 3 years for GAD. I did a really slow taper off off it which was completed by the end of March. Towards the end of June, I became very worried about obtaining new health insurance as my old one was ending July 1. I started experiencing 27-7 stomach pain. An upper endo showed esophagitis & diffuse gastritis. I am on Nexium, and have had no problem with it. By then, though, my anxiety was non-stop. I lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks-- a total of 20 shortly thereafter. My doc put me back on Klonopin .5 3x daily. I had other medical tests done because I am still symptomatic for some other things. I felt the anxiety was pulling me down and finally realized around the first of September that I was becoming depressed as well.
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> So...my doc gave me a sample box of Celexa which gave me instant dry mouth. When I saw the high evidence for nausea, I asked to skip this as I already had enough problems with nausea & lack of appetite.
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> He had just gotten samples from the pharm rep the day Lexapro was released. He gave me 7 weeks worth, as well as 50 mg of Trazadone for sleep) Now, granted I am taking 2 drugs starting at the same time, but outside of the sedative effect at bedtime & constipation/painful bowel movements, I think most of the rest is probably Lexapro. I take Lex around late afternoon or dinnertime, and the Trazodone around 9 pm.
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> 1) Inability to have an orgasm (libido not changed)
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> 2)Nausea increased at times
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> 3)**Slight** tremor of hands
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> 4) Spaced out feeling, esp 12-5 pm
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> 5) Painful bowel movements
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> 6) abdominal pain
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> 7) visual disturbances--periodic & almost like my glasses need a slightly stronger prescription.
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> 8) Just in the last couple of days, I've developed mild dry mouth.
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> I see my doc today & will see what he says about it .
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