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Posted by DC on June 18, 2003, at 10:35:18
In reply to Re: Lexapro comments, posted by jcwilliams on June 18, 2003, at 10:31:19
> I've been on Lexapro for about 4 months. I am also on birth control pills and I have noticed in the last 3 months that my period is almost nonexistant. This month I didn't even have to wear anything. I wondered if anyone else is experiencing this. Thanks!
The same think happened to me. Instead of the normal
time span, it was like 45 days and not that much of
one even then. Talk about freaking out LOL. I have
read other post that others have experienced the same SE.
Posted by Eleanor on June 18, 2003, at 15:01:02
In reply to Re: Skin break-outs and short-term memory loss, posted by sme on June 17, 2003, at 14:24:12
It is nice to find you all here. no one else I know is on lexapro.
I am experiencing strange bumps on my neck and chin, but my period has just begun and i tend to break out slightly this time of month. It just seems heavier this time.
I've only been on Lexapro for one week. I feel a little amped up at midday then sleepy earlier in the evenings than I am used to. However, i appreciate the benefit of getting more sleep and not going to bed so worried and anxious.
My appetite has definitely decreased.
I want this drug to work and I hope to stay on it. any and all news and support will be greatly appreciated.
Posted by sue5800 on June 18, 2003, at 18:44:56
In reply to Re: Skin break-outs! Appetite! Other FX..., posted by Eleanor on June 18, 2003, at 15:01:02
I have been on lexapro for three months. I wish I could say I'm sleeping well. I may just need more time to be adjusted.I am also noticing syst-like bumps on my chin and neck. What the heck. Is this a side effect?
Anyone else?
Posted by MB on June 18, 2003, at 21:45:53
In reply to Re: Does SSRI For IBS Seem Strange? » MB, posted by Eddie Sylvano on June 17, 2003, at 9:46:46
> >If this is the case, why use a drug that increases serotonergic tone throughout the entire body (as SSRIs do) to treat IBS? Can someone explain?
> ---------------
>
> There are multiple serotonin receptors, and I'm not sure that most SSRIs affect the same receptors in the intestine as they do in the brain. You're on to something, though. I have IBS and noticed that if I took 5-HTP supplements (the raw ingredient for serotonin), it would send my gut into a tailspin. Taking Celexa, however, has the opposite effect. Things calm down. I think that there is a difference between the functionality of serotonin in the two areas, with 5-HT1a receptors in the brain serving to put the brakes on things, so to speak, which consequently calms intestinal peristalsis.
> I may be wrong or overly simple, but that's my understanding.
So, you're thinking that the SSRIs quell IBS symptoms by affecting serotonin receptors in the brain, and not necessarily by affecting the serotonin receptors in the intestines? This stuff is so complicated. did you read the link I left to the .pdf file about serotonin receptors? If you go to page 6, and read the bottom of the section talking about 5HT-4 receptors it mentions using a 5HT-4 antagonist for IBS. This would affect things more in the gut, I think, and less in the brain. I wonder if any pharmaceutical companies are working on a drug like this? Anyway, it's all very interesting stuff, but confusing nevertheless.MB
Posted by Sabina on June 18, 2003, at 23:57:51
In reply to Re: Skin break-outs! Appetite! Other FX..., posted by Eleanor on June 18, 2003, at 15:01:02
Eleanor, I'm currently on 10mg Lexapro for two weeks now and have indeed noticed subdermal bumps on my chin and a decrease in appetite among many other unexpected and unpleasant SE's. I don't usually have break outs...a bonus, I suppose. I'm only two weeks in so I can't speak to menstrual SE's yet. There's no rhyme or reason here, mood-wise: mostly tweaked, sometimes way down. Xanax not doing the trick to help with anxiety. I had to ask my boyfriend if I seemed "okay" in mixed company. It's so bad in my head that I can't tell anymore. I know you didn't ask for all this information, so I'll stop before I go too far. It's early days yet, yet. I know that. We just have to be patient. Let's keep each other posted, yes? -Bina
Posted by eleanor on June 19, 2003, at 1:29:02
In reply to Re: Skin break-outs! Appetite! Other FX... » Eleanor, posted by Sabina on June 18, 2003, at 23:57:51
> Eleanor, I'm currently on 10mg Lexapro for two weeks now and have indeed noticed subdermal bumps on my chin and a decrease in appetite among many other unexpected and unpleasant SE's. I don't usually have break outs...a bonus, I suppose. I'm only two weeks in so I can't speak to menstrual SE's yet. There's no rhyme or reason here, mood-wise: mostly tweaked, sometimes way down. Xanax not doing the trick to help with anxiety. I had to ask my boyfriend if I seemed "okay" in mixed company. It's so bad in my head that I can't tell anymore. I know you didn't ask for all this information, so I'll stop before I go too far. It's early days yet, yet. I know that. We just have to be patient. Let's keep each other posted, yes? -Bina
Bina: Many thanks. I take really good care of my skin and never break out. So, it helps to know that this is part of the deal. I also see that I have to cut back on coffee in the morning to keep from being jittery by noon. Then again, none of these things are as bad as the crushing depression was! I'm not even as far into this treatment as you, but I'm feeling very optimistic. I feel like help is on the way and I'm just being very gentle with myself right now. I'm so glad to not be experiencing jaw clenching or painful headaches. Do stay in touch and let me know how you're feeling. I'm going to try skin masks and other facial products. If the bumps continue to bother me, I might see a dermatologist. For now, I'm just glad to see the fog lifting. Oh...I have Atavan for the anxiety and I have only taken it twice. So far, so good.
I wish you the best and look forward to hearing from you.
Posted by Mysterious42 on June 19, 2003, at 8:10:47
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
What is the effect of switching from celexa to lexapro for someone who already is experiencing frequent tachycardia (and is taking klonopin for this) and dizziness? Is the switch likely to make these symptoms better or worse? Also, curious to know about impact on sexual dysfunction. Currently experiencing some on celexa...
Thanks.
Posted by JaneB on June 19, 2003, at 12:00:54
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Mysterious42 on June 19, 2003, at 8:10:47
For me the switch to Lex from Celexa did not help sexual side effects. It increased tachycardia. I had to stop Lex. But I didn't go back to Celexa. Believe it or not I feel much better on just Klonopin. I care about life more now too. I was becoming too apathetic and down on myself for being so fatigued all the time.
JaneB
Posted by lil' jimi on June 19, 2003, at 16:03:47
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Mysterious42 on June 19, 2003, at 8:10:47
hi Mysterious42,
thank you for your post and welcome to pBabble's lexapro thread ... ... i have been helped a lot by the folks on these message boards.
you have written:
> What is the effect of switching from celexa to lexapro for someone who already is experiencing frequent tachycardia (and is taking klonopin for this) and dizziness? Is the switch likely to make these symptoms better or worse? Also, curious to know about impact on sexual dysfunction. Currently experiencing some on celexa...
> Thanks.
>i have never taken celexa nor any AD other than lexapro, BUT ...
(disclaimer: Therefore EVERYTHING i write about this comes from reading this thread ...
...... (and i would not have made it without the information and support i received here.))...but there have been many reports about folks trying to make transition(s) from one SSRI to lex ...
and of the ones trying to go from celexa, ... several (a lot?) have not been able to tolerate lex, in the way that JaneB tells us about ...then there are folks like Bill L, who cruise straight from celexa to lexapro without any problems ... these would seem, admittedly, to be more rare ...
... but it is not unreasonable to assume that may be some success stories which would never post their experiences here because they would never have the need .... who knows?
... but your short-term lexapro user is going to have (typically) your adaptation syndrome SEs, which potentially could be almost anything and could be of almost any serverity .... BUT which (TYPICALLY) fade away to nothing in from 4 to maybe 6 or 7 weeks ... while the therapuetic benefits can take from as much as 8 weeks to be effective ...
(TMI? .... sorry: blkvettes says that i like to give all the details ..... blkvettes is being kind)
as for sexual SEs: the most common sexual SE is anorgasmia .... both guys and gals have complained about this one .... i have had anorgasmia when i 1st began lex and then later when i went from 5mg to 10mg ... the good news: it only lasted a week and has gone away *completely* .... i have since asked several times if any one has experienced the beneficial sexual SE (that i have) since recovering from the initial lex SEs, but i don't think anyone needs to hear about this if they are still struggling to just survive SEs to get to lex's benefits.
(now way TMI? ... i'll try to quit)
more good news: i have read few (very few) posts about other sexual SEs: erectile dysfunction or loss of libido, EXCEPT when folks are on constellations of meds for specific symptoms, such as ... anxiety disorders, OCD, panic attacks.
and, Mysterious, this may be you (?)... your tachycardia and dizziness along with the klonopin Sound like your fighting the anxiety fight ... ... i would *SPECULATE* that the short term (initial SEs) would tend to make these kind of symptoms worse AT FIRST ... ... then (a number ? of weeks) we should be able to expect the relief to begin, if not sooner.
there are a fortunate number of folks, like me, who have done very well with lex (Hi, Mariposa!), some of whom have toughed it out through long and intense initial SEs, only to recover really well.
i have been in lex 3 months, the 1st month 5mg and last 2 at 10mg .... only a week of SEs with no on-going side-effects ... ... i have been diagnosed with depression and i definitely feel much better now.
(TMI, jim!!!)
sorry my reply has been so long .... i only hope it is some help to you .. ... .. i try to repay the support that i have received here by trying to help others ... ... dr. bob's web space has been immensely beneficial to me
i hope you can get some relief from your suffering,
and please do keep us posted on your progress.
thanks
and
TAKE CARE !!!!
~ jim
Posted by Office_LB on June 19, 2003, at 16:23:28
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl » Mysterious42, posted by lil' jimi on June 19, 2003, at 16:03:47
I have to say I have experienced increased sexual pleasure as a result of SSRUIs. Hey they make me feel better about myself so I enjoy myself more :)
Not to mention more often :)
Posted by lil' jimi on June 19, 2003, at 22:31:16
In reply to Re: alcohol versus lexapro » lil' jimi, posted by oldhand on June 12, 2003, at 12:16:18
hi oldhand (and everybody!) !
it's been over a week since we had this exchange ... ... i regret it has been this long for me to respond ... ... .... there's a lot going on ... ...
... .... had to go to omaha last friday, for instance ...
> > hey there, Oldhand!
> > miss having you check in with us here ..... glad to hear you're hanging in there!
> >
> > a while back i replied to DC:
> > > > ... you know, Someone, not blkvettes, but somebody, a long time ago, posted about this and i got confused and thought it was Wayne (blkvettes) .... i only remember that they felt one of the effects of Lexapro for them was their desire/interest/need for alcohol had decreased and they gave up drinking as a result ....
> > > >
> > > > because alcohol is a major depressant, i understand that we, as anti-depressant users are advised to curtail our alcohol consumption ..... anyway.
> >
> > to which you were kind enough to reply with:
> > > Hi all! I am one of those people who no longer have the desire to drink alcohol since starting Lexapro. I have been taking it since November, 10 mg and I really have lost the desire to drink. Oh, it occurs to me that I want beer but then it passes very quickly. I was seriously abusing alcohol for a long time, probably self medicating. Now I barely miss it and have lost 40 pounds!!!
> > > I began with a new shrink yesterday and she increased my Lex from 10 to 20mg at my request. I have felt pretty good on the Lex at 10mg but not as well as I would like to. I am living with the elderly parents at age 53 after going on disability and letting my house go. It is quite a change for an independent like me. But I am very thankful not to have that NEED for alcohol anymore.
> > >
> >
> > and now i continue my response to your reply here:
> > even though i have not had an alcohol problem, i find it validating that it is possible that neurotransmitter dysfunction(s) that may lead to "self-medicating" with alcohol (which may well lead to alcohol abuse) could be compensated for or alleviated enough for folks to recover from alcohol dependence.
> > ....
> > please, keep us posted and
> > (you know where i get this!)
> > TAKE CARE !!!!!!!
> > ~ jim
> >
> > p.s. congratualtions on your weight loss!.... all of the ED and OCDers should get to hear about this.
> > ~ jthen you replied on the 12th of june:
> LIL Jimi, Thanks much for the encouraging words! I also have a theory that alcohol use/abuse may be the reason that so many of the AD's I've tried, pooped-out. While we are all aware of the depressant effects of alcohol, it was hard to learn that I was just negating the effects of the AD's. For me, something in the Lex seems to have replaced the craving and it (beer) does not even taste good to me anymore. I have had a few in the last six months but it didn't do what I remember it doing for me so why bother (and all those extra calories!) <grin> As a friend of mine said to me "you've probably drunk your share." And I guess I have!!!
> I'll keep you posted about the increase in Lex. Shrink seemed to want to add bi-polar to my dx and maybe some Lithium, but am keeping a mood diary for her. I sure haven't felt "real good" like the mania end of it so I am not ready to accept that yet.
> And to all you newbies........Keep on keepin on, it is worth it when the Lex kicks in for you. With wishes for peace for us all.and so june 19th, i'm replying to yours of a week ago:
you make me wonder whether it might not be common that AD failure could be connected to alcohol use.... .. i'm so far away from alcohol that i'm no judge of how it may be impacting AD users ... ... i find your theory intriguing.and you are welcome for any encouragement from me i may give ... .... pleasure's mine, mam!
you know, my gp gave be a test (multi-choice) for bp in my last office visit a month ago ... ... i failed ... had to get like 7 out of 10 .. ... i got 6 (!) ... ... gp said i might just be a cheerful person instead of bipolar (????) ... she also offered me effexor ... ... i said no thanks and went to 10mg of lex instead ...
so ... how's the new pdoc working out for you? ... i guess you haven't seen him (her?) since the 12th yet .... ... how's 20mg treating you? ... a week too soon to tell? ... .. when will the mood diary decide if you're bp? ... .... and the lithium?
.... and the change in your independence?by the bye, i'm 52 (you are not that much older than me, "old"hand) and i lost my folks last summer about this time ... lex has helped me a lot ... sorting it all out ... ... we're getting there .
hang in there! we're pulling for you!
TAKE CARE !!!!!
~ jim
Posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 20, 2003, at 7:43:22
In reply to Re: alcohol versus lexapro » oldhand, posted by lil' jimi on June 19, 2003, at 22:31:16
Hello everyone, I'm at day 31, one week ago, I increased my dose from 10 to 15mg. This morning I woke up nauseous, and then threw up. This is the second episode. A few years ago, I tried celexa, and had to stop because of nausea and vomiting. Has anyone else expierenced this? I have to call my pdoc, I've put up with alot of SE's so far, but this is where I throw in the Lexapro towel...Please respond!?! Jackie
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on June 20, 2003, at 9:04:04
In reply to Re: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!!, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 20, 2003, at 7:43:22
What's worked for me with med-induced nausea (and other types of nausea for that matter) is chewing on ginger root or drinking authentic ginger ale. These remedies have long been used for this, and are very effective.
Also quite effective are teas made from lavender, aniseed, or chamomile. If you're into aromatherapy, I have dozens of other suggestions. Good luck. :-)
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on June 20, 2003, at 9:04:09
In reply to Re: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!!, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 20, 2003, at 7:43:22
What's worked for me with med-induced nausea (and other types of nausea for that matter) is chewing on ginger root or drinking authentic ginger ale. These remedies have long been used for this, and are very effective.
Also quite effective are teas made from lavender, aniseed, or chamomile. If you're into aromatherapy, I have dozens of other suggestions. Good luck. :-)
Posted by lil' jimi on June 20, 2003, at 10:23:48
In reply to Re: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!!, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 20, 2003, at 7:43:22
hi jackie,
i am so sorry you're having such a rough time ... i, along with everyone else here, continue to pull for you ... ... and wish you well ... and pray.
> Hello everyone, I'm at day 31, one week ago, I increased my dose from 10 to 15mg. This morning I woke up nauseous, and then threw up. This is the second episode. A few years ago, I tried celexa, and had to stop because of nausea and vomiting. Has anyone else experienced this? I have to call my pdoc, I've put up with alot of SE's so far, but this is where I throw in the Lexapro towel...Please respond!?! Jackie
i want to thank Ame san Vie for her useful suggestions .... much better than than my lame cheerleading when you're fighting nausea .... i haven't suffered nausea from lex.
do try to protect yourself from nausea-induced dehydration ... ... avoiding dehydration is for our overall health, but dehydration is even worse for making SEs worse including perpetuating more nausea ... ... as well as subverting your electrolytes, which can then undermine your neurotransmitters ... .... all of which conspire to make a bad situation even worse .... so try to drink as much as you can without ... you get the picture.
and of course this nausea is trying to force you to face the bigger issue here:
"Should Jackie quit Lexapro?"
(knowing you are a good mom, it is even more discouraging to feel wretched AND crazed AND need and want to care for your 2 and 8 yr-olds and your other family/home responsibilities ... AND then to have puking added to the other SEs you're suffering .... i really feel for you "zombieMommie"!)
my prejudice is that i want to tell you to not quit ... ... that's my mission .. ... i'll not hide my agenda nor pull my punches here ... ... my cards are face up
(.... because i couldn't fool you if i wanted to ... ... you know me ... lil' jimi, one of our pro-lex poster children ...)
.... even so, this could be the beginning of the end for lex for you ... ... .. seems like i read here that one guy went 10 weeks with nausea everyday before he had to give up ... ... no one should have to endure that .. ... i couldn't ... wouldn't.... .... and it is not impossible that you have begun down that path ... ... this is where i begin doing my praying for you ... ...
... that lex may be kinder to you than it was for him ... .....{isn't this the most discouraging way to be ... encouraging, Jim?) ... sorry: new tune
given that we may expect it is more than just possible that the nausea may pass by tomorrow or the next day (??), and given the your current not inconsiderable investment in enduring the initial SEs so far, continuing lexapro for the short term makes sense ... ... at least for a day or two?
(occurs to me that it may make sense, what with the sensitivity you're experiencing, to try increasing your doseage much more slowly: maybe 12.5mg for a week; 15mg the next week; then maybe 17.5mg ... ... ... you should certainly discuss this with your doc, who might offer some other treatment for your nausea ... ... couldn't hurt to give the pharmacist a call, see what they have to suggest, too.)
my last agrument for hanging in there with the lex: .... to avoid withdrawals, you will have to decrease your doseage slowly and then you're faced with going through something like this ... ...all over again ... ... with some different med, which will come with all of its own problems.
jackie, i just don't feel like this has been as good at supporting you as i wanted ..... sorry ..... please keep us as informed as .... you can ...
... and see if you can try that ginger, Ame suggested!TAKE CARE !!!!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on June 20, 2003, at 11:07:05
In reply to Re: Hot showers and Jalapenos » lil' jimi, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 12, 2003, at 12:27:01
hi jackie,
... here's our historical perspective ... you wrote this on the june 12th:
> Hey Jim, Sorry I haven't written back since your 6/6 post Re:Migraines. Interesting stuff about A/D's being similar to brain surgery, Electro-convulsive therapy, hot showers and jalapenos. So many details!<hee!hee!>i Most Definitely like you giving it to me about my "details", as Wayne calls them ... ... (not to hide anything from our newbies, but 'details' refers to my problem with TMI) ... ... but, Hey, you don't need to write back ... ... after i have said it ALL (!!!!) anyway! ... HA!
> As for the Home Team they're holding up, dealing as best as they can with me being so sick from Lex SE's and Effexor xr withdrawl. Thanks for your prayers and concern...And hope your feeling well...Jackie
(...oh, sorry ... i know you aren't feeling well ... ...
... i'm doing okay ... ...
...except i want to reach through this keyboard and somehow make this computer /technology / internet make you well ... if i could just ... ah ... it's not working! ... again!)anyway ... ... How long have you been of of Effexor now? ... ... are you beyond fxr withdrawals now?
more
prayers and concern,
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on June 20, 2003, at 11:37:38
In reply to Re: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!!, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 20, 2003, at 7:43:22
hi Jackie,
... me again
here's some links to old posts about other folks' nausea w/ lex experiences .. .... ... whenever you feel up to it:http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021108/msgs/127798.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021127/msgs/129932.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20021127/msgs/130198.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030119/msgs/137110.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030119/msgs/137177.html
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030520/msgs/228658.htmlTAKE CARE !!!!
~ jim
Posted by krystol on June 20, 2003, at 12:00:31
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
hi, i'm new to AD's and i have to say lex has done wonders for me...i noticed a change on day 1 it has been 2wks and 2days...i was dx w/depression didn't notice it until a break up w/bf of 11yrs...this has really helped me through one of the toughest times in my life...
Posted by Sabina on June 20, 2003, at 13:21:23
In reply to Re: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!!, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 20, 2003, at 7:43:22
I already experience recurrent vomiting, nausea, and headaches from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. I'm not saying this to sound pitiful, just that those SE's are nothing new to me. I am still trying to stay positive about the Lex, but it's difficult. Maybe you could alternate days between 10mg and 15mg until your body acclimates to the increase? Keep us posted on your progress. It really helps me to not feel alone through all of this.
Posted by BLKVETTES on June 20, 2003, at 23:36:05
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by krystol on June 20, 2003, at 12:00:31
> hi, i'm new to AD's and i have to say lex has done wonders for me...i noticed a change on day 1 it has been 2wks and 2days...i was dx w/depression didn't notice it until a break up w/bf of 11yrs...this has really helped me through one of the toughest times in my life...
YOU ARE VERY LUCKY!!!!
Posted by CarrieL on June 21, 2003, at 6:59:40
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by BLKVETTES on June 20, 2003, at 23:36:05
I have been on Lex for about 6 months and have never noticed even a hint of nausea. I know that side effects are different for everyone, but I can't help but wonder if the fact that I take a multi-vitamin w/ minerals every day prevents me from experiencing the nausea. I would suggest anyone that IS experiencing nausea from Lex to try taking a multi-vitamin w/ minerals. I know that B vitamins, in particular, are good for preventing nausea... and good for the nervous system as well. As the Chinese saying goes: "Dawn will follow the darkness" :) Best wishes everyone!!!
Posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 12:04:23
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by krystol on June 20, 2003, at 12:00:31
hi krystol,
thanks for your post ... ... pBabble thrives on getting as many posters' contibutions as possible so that we may all benefit from as wide a range of experiences as possible ...
you posted:
> hi, i'm new to AD's and i have to say lex has done wonders for me...i noticed a change on day 1 it has been 2wks and 2days...i was dx w/depression didn't notice it until a break up w/bf of 11yrs...this has really helped me through one of the toughest times in my life....... and i'd have to say your experiences are all the more valuable to us here BECAUSE such positive posts here are kind of rare ...
... and of course, the squeaky wheel should get the grease, so that the lex users having troubles may receive what remedies and support may be available ... ...
.... .. but positive reviews such as yours are priceless for providing the hope and encouragement we need here, and of which we can never get too much ...what is your doseage level? .... 11years? .... what have we done with / to this bf? ... if you'd care to tell(?).
(mention your doseage & we can hear about bf here, otherwise , we should discuss him over at pSocial-Babble ... it's a posting policy deal.)thanks again for your post! ... ... and please do keep us posted about how you are doing ... ...
.... .... no matter how good it is!TAKE CARE !!!!!!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 12:35:30
In reply to Vitamins Decrease Nauseau???, posted by CarrieL on June 21, 2003, at 6:59:40
hi Carrie L,
thanks for posting this excellent suggestion!! . .... it makes a lot of sense:
> I have been on Lex for about 6 months and have never noticed even a hint of nausea. I know that side effects are different for everyone, but I can't help but wonder if the fact that I take a multi-vitamin w/ minerals every day prevents me from experiencing the nausea. I would suggest anyone that IS experiencing nausea from Lex to try taking a multi-vitamin w/ minerals. I know that B vitamins, in particular, are good for preventing nausea... and good for the nervous system as well.
... ... especially the minerals aspect .. ... .. not that the vitamins aren't essential ... ... but lately i've read on another thread about the importance of minerals for our neurological health ... .... seems like i remember magnesium being emphasized (?) ...
... ... i want to express my sympathies for our nauseaous folks having to face the suggestion of having to swallow pills when it's tough to keep things down in general ... ...
> As the Chinese saying goes: "Dawn will follow the darkness" :) Best wishes everyone!!!
... ... and best wishes to you to ... ...
... ... .... our dawn should be well on the way by now!!! ... i hope yours is now, if not sooner ...TAKE CARE !!!!!
~ jim
Posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 12:58:20
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? » krystol, posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 12:04:23
Hi Guys, I'm still here, hanging in, still taking my 12mg of Lex at night. The nausea went away on it's own, but I wanted to say very big THANK YOU'S to Ame, Lil'Jimi, Sabina and Wayne for your advice,concern and prayers, they helped alot!! This past Tuesday, I went to see a neuroendocrinologist, for a consult, and He told me I fit the profile of patients He has sucessfully treated with natural hormone replacement,(and A/D's if necessary). He diagnosed me as a rapid cycler(I LOVE BICYCLES!!)<HEE!HEE!> and I suffer from agitative PMS. It's true I have been that way for as long as I can remember. Before I can begin any kind of hormone treatment, I have to go for blood tests so he can see my hormone profile at crucial times during my menstrual cycle, and I have to get a EEG done as well as a cat scan of my brain(I hope there's somthing there!) to rule out any pituitary abnormality or brain abnormality as well. So, I'm hopefull (for once!) that this guy's onto somthing! Yesterday was really rough, the morning especially, I think my pms kicked in then. I was so unstable emotionally!! I tried to get in touch with my pdoc, but as usual, He's away till the 24th, and his covering pdoc can barely speak a word of english! Every time I put in a call to him, before I can finish describing what's wrong he tells me to go to the ER! Not an easy thing to do with 2 kids and a husband with a broken leg. So I just have to hang tough till I can get all my tests done...Sorry about this novel I've written here, but it helps to get all of this out. And it feels great to know somebody out there cares...Hugs+stuff...Jackie
Posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 13:24:15
In reply to Re: 2b update, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 12:58:20
hi action jackson!
great to hear you're getting the specialist(s) on your case there .. ... .. really glad to hear you're feeling better .. ... .. especially for this fellow "novel writer", me ... .... got one question for you though:
Your husband broke his leg?!?!?!
TAKE CARE !!!
~ jim
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