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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
Posted by BLKVETTES on June 21, 2003, at 16:31:35
In reply to Re: 2b update, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 12:58:20
> 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
Hi Jackie, no need to say thank you were all in this together. I love your sense of humor despite your illness. Reminds me of myself. I still think your pdoc is a you know what. Still think you got to much med way to fast. I to have had the eeg done. It is really pretty cool and was relaxing to me. So this part of your tests there is nothing to fear. I am very interested how this hormone thing works out. Not that it will benefit me in any way of course. But I go to a lot of boards and if this works for you good chance it will work for someone else. So please update when you can. I truly hope you are on to something good here for yourself. I have put up many links about women and their hormones on a lot of boards. I dont know if they helped anyone or not. Hang in there the best you can and I pray this all works for you. I think most of the pdocs are from another country for some reason. GOD BLESS!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on June 21, 2003, at 16:39:32
In reply to Vitamins Decrease Nauseau???, posted by CarrieL on June 21, 2003, at 6:59:40
> 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!!!
Hi there anything is possible. In fact they say being low on the B vitamins can cause depression. Since I have had this illness I have maybe for the first time started taking a vitamin and eating better food. Im doing good now and some of this may be helping me. GOD BLESS!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on June 21, 2003, at 17:00:59
In reply to Re: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!! » 2beornot2benuts, posted by Ame Sans Vie on June 20, 2003, at 9:04:09
Hi there, I posted this not long ago about paxil and nausea and Ame Sans Vie confirmed it works for her. I have never had this problem but someone who does its worth trying. Here are parts of the 2 posts. TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
http://paxil.bizland.com/jbuzzw.htmRe: Nausea and Lex : Please Advise!! » 2beornot2benuts
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on June 20, 2003, at 9:04:04In 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 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 18:52:33
In reply to Re: 2b update » 2beornot2benuts, posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 13:24:15
Hello, Yup, my hubby broke both his tibia and some ankle bone, back in Feb. during the wicked president's day storm, which dropped nearly two feet of snow on us. He was trying to get our jeep out of the driveway, slipped and landed sideways on his leg and "snap!",our lives haven't been the same since. His leg was repaired surgically with a rod and some pins. The fact that this coincided with my med ordeal has just made for marital*bliss* let me tell you! Chat with ya later... Jackie
Posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 20:03:46
In reply to Re:Lil'Jimi2B, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 18:52:33
my best to your hub-guy ...
... 8 screws bolt my right tibia to a seven inch plate ... ...
... ... 1983 suzuki gs1150es was only 6 months old when it was killed ... ... i miss itankles are complicated and far out ... ... hard to heal ... .... hope he's healing up okay.
and spouses suffering competeing agonies sounds excurciating ... ... i feel for y'all ... ... b'vettes is right about your sense of humor ... ... you use it well.
will you continue you meds while having your blood tests?
do guys ever have this therapy?
how's your nausea now?take care,
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on June 21, 2003, at 20:22:51
In reply to Re: 2b update, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 12:58:20
hi jackie,
i knew your endocrinologist treatment sounded familiar.
...see:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030319/msgs/212405.html
and
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030325/msgs/213106.html... ... but maybe you have discussed this with leeran? ... ... i guess she's not checking in right now (?)
positive vibrations,
~ jim
Posted by Ashley20 on June 22, 2003, at 0:42:42
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Hey ya'll,
i just discovered this website. i started taking lexapro (10mg) for the first time about a month ago. i have never taken an anti depressant until now. my dr. prescribed it to me for anxiety. Sense ive been taking it my anxiety is gone. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks i have had trouble concentrating, i have a lot of trouble waking up and sometimes i have trouble going to sleep. i am ADD though and i've been taking aderal (10mg) for 3 years now, so i dont know if that has anything to do w/ it. i was wondering if anyone else has had similar reactions (major trouble with waking up in the morning or concentration difficulties) to lexapro.
thanks :)
Ashley
Posted by BLKVETTES on June 22, 2003, at 1:29:44
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Ashley20 on June 22, 2003, at 0:42:42
> Hey ya'll,
> i just discovered this website. i started taking lexapro (10mg) for the first time about a month ago. i have never taken an anti depressant until now. my dr. prescribed it to me for anxiety. Sense ive been taking it my anxiety is gone. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks i have had trouble concentrating, i have a lot of trouble waking up and sometimes i have trouble going to sleep. i am ADD though and i've been taking aderal (10mg) for 3 years now, so i dont know if that has anything to do w/ it. i was wondering if anyone else has had similar reactions (major trouble with waking up in the morning or concentration difficulties) to lexapro.
> thanks :)
> AshleyHi Ashley, trouble going to sleep and waking up are normal on the lexapro and should go away. When, I could not tell you because we all react differently. I have no idea how your other med might play into this. Im really glad your doing better though. TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Sabina on June 22, 2003, at 2:07:58
In reply to Re: 2b update, posted by 2beornot2benuts on June 21, 2003, at 12:58:20
It's wnderful to hear that someone's seen a doctor who's exploring new avenues of treatment for you. I certainly do hope he is, indeed, "onto something" that works out super great for you. Keep us posted!
Posted by lil' jimi on June 22, 2003, at 2:54:50
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Ashley20 on June 22, 2003, at 0:42:42
hi ashely
> Hey ya'll,
> i just discovered this website. i started taking lexapro (10mg) for the first time about a month ago. i have never taken an anti depressant until now. my dr. prescribed it to me for anxiety. Sense ive been taking it my anxiety is gone. Unfortunately, over the past few weeks i have had trouble concentrating, i have a lot of trouble waking up and sometimes i have trouble going to sleep. i am ADD though and i've been taking aderal (10mg) for 3 years now, so i dont know if that has anything to do w/ it. i was wondering if anyone else has had similar reactions (major trouble with waking up in the morning or concentration difficulties) to lexapro.
> thanks :)
> Ashleyi agree with Wayne about your Lexapro: the likelihood of your reactions being Lexapro-related side-effects should decrease with time ... ... sounds like you are benefiting with your anxiety reduced ... ...
.... ... and i, like Wayne, know /knew nothing about Adderal ... ... but i web searched it just now ... Adderal is amphetamine-dextroamphetamine, which carries specific cautions about being habit forming ... ... let's presume you've discussed this issue with your doctor because you need to
.... ... and you should be discussing this reaction you are having with him/her too .. ... .. while we're at it, check in with your pharmacist for her/his take on lexapro/adderal interactions .... .. .. i had an initial SE from lex of feeling over-stimulated while being very drowsy ... kind of a contradiction, although not an uncommon lex SE ... ... i imagine that this lex se could get to together with you adderal and create the reaction you're dealing with ... ... all of which is PURE speculation on my part ...
what time of day do you take your adderall?
what time of the day do you take your lexapro?
have the doctor or pharmacist said to take them separately?GUESSING (!): i'd suggest taking your adderal as early in the day as possible to see if that helps .... ...
... ... seems like adderal should help wake you up and like you'd want it to wear off before bedtime ... ... maybe?... ... but it is not going to hurt your doctor to put her/him to work on this problem for you ... ... at least let her/him know about your reaction and see what alternatives she/he has for you.
glad to hear your anxiety has lessened ... ... sorry your suffering sleep problems ...
glad to have you posting here ... ... please keep us up-to-date.
and as i have made my habit of quoting Wayne's outro refrain:
TAKE CARE !!!!!!
~ jim(p.s. hey, wayne! how you doing, man?.. ~ j)
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