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Posted by pumpkin on August 23, 2003, at 20:00:40
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Enjoy all your posts....
Posted by Treb on August 23, 2003, at 20:01:46
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by hog80ci on August 23, 2003, at 19:34:44
Hi, I'm on day 9 of 10mg Lexapro. I've been a little wirey but the sore tempra mandibular joints from teeth clecnching has been the most annoying. I'm trying to relax my jaws.
I've been on Depakote for 19 mos at various dosages. Celexa was added to that initially - can't remember why I quit, I've been through so many. I went to Serzone, then Strattera, then Effexor and now Lexapro. I have tolerated it well compared to the Effexor. That stuff had me cranked up! I appreciate the comments and support here. I tried an intro last night and it went to the nether regions! Thanks, Treb
Posted by galkeepinon on August 23, 2003, at 20:22:16
In reply to Still reading, still hanging..., posted by pumpkin on August 23, 2003, at 20:00:40
hi pumpkin, so glad to see your post. I hope you're doing good? I'm glad you're at least reading stuff here:-) I really hope you're hanging in there~~~~~sounds like you are~~~I'm glad and wanted you to know:-)
galkeepinon> Enjoy all your posts....
Posted by galkeepinon on August 23, 2003, at 20:26:58
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by Treb on August 23, 2003, at 20:01:46
Hi Treb:-) There was a great line of threads about the teeth clenching on Lexapro a few weeks back~maybe about a week and a half, hope you can read them. I just started my 4th week on Lexapro yesterday and I remember Day 9 very well~really I do!!! I honestly think I'm still clenching my jaws. Do you think it's because we are trying to fight the feelings we had before we had the Lexapro in our systems but the med or the chemicals/mechanisms actions in the med are preventing that from happening? Just a thought........lol
Take care and hang tough:-)> Hi, I'm on day 9 of 10mg Lexapro. I've been a little wirey but the sore tempra mandibular joints from teeth clecnching has been the most annoying. I'm trying to relax my jaws.
>
> I've been on Depakote for 19 mos at various dosages. Celexa was added to that initially - can't remember why I quit, I've been through so many. I went to Serzone, then Strattera, then Effexor and now Lexapro. I have tolerated it well compared to the Effexor. That stuff had me cranked up! I appreciate the comments and support here. I tried an intro last night and it went to the nether regions! Thanks, Treb
Posted by Treb on August 23, 2003, at 20:33:38
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci » Treb, posted by galkeepinon on August 23, 2003, at 20:26:58
"Do you think it's because we are trying to fight the feelings we had before we had the Lexapro in our systems but the med or the chemicals/mechanisms actions in the med are preventing that from happening? Just a thought........lol"
That could well be it! Yes, I saw the teeth thread and that prompted me to start posting. One sometimes feels alone until they read of other's experiences. This is a big help! Thanks. Treb
Posted by galkeepinon on August 23, 2003, at 20:48:20
In reply to Re: 10th week help..., posted by Doug in PA on August 23, 2003, at 19:10:11
Hey Doug in PA, I'm sorry:( I wish the Lex was helping you lose. The SSRI Prozac did that to me, but I just started my 4th week on Lexapro and it may start to give me an appetite. I can't say I've lost a lot on Lexapro, so don't feel left out. (hug) ;) lol
These meds grrr lol can't live with em can't live without em sometimes............
hang in there:-) and I bet you don't *roll* down the street;) If you do, then I probably tumble, cuz I'm no skinny minny lol
> Well bless you all for loosing weight. I just wish it would work that way with me. I have really porked up during the last 10 weeks on Lex. Even if I skip one or two meals a day and really watch what I eat, I put on weight. I have gained 18 pounds in about 10 weeks. They say that fat people are happy but this fat person is not happy about this. I was 30 pounds overweight when I started Lex. Even the early stages when the Lex made me feel sick to even think of food, the pounds still went on. After supper I no longer go for a walk down the street, I roll like a ball. Seriously, has anyone else had a serious problem putting on weight with lex.
> Doug in PA
Posted by Layla on August 23, 2003, at 21:48:52
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
Here is a topic I have not seen on the thread, although I confess I have not read every post. My college-age daughter began taking Lexapro this spring and as far as I can tell responded quite well initially with few, if any, side effects. Unfortunately, however, in college she began drinking very heavily, although she tells me she cut back a lot this spring...when she instead began smoking pot...This summer at home she was drinking heavily at times, and/or smoking pot. Most recently, she has cut back her drinking a great deal (says she doesn't like it, which is consistent with what I've seen on the thread, but she still indulges now and then). She continues to smoke a (supposedly) moderate amount of pot pretty much daily.
Of course she tells me she is "in control," but I am quite worried. I come from an alcoholic background (although I personally have not had those problems), and so am particularly sensitive (hypersensitive??) to what appears to me to be alcoholic or chemically dependent behavior. Also, I worry about the interaction of the alcohol and/or pot with the Lexapro. Is it dangerous? Will it merely lessen the positive effect of the lex? She tells me that her original doc told her that he was not going to tell her that it was dangerous to smoke dope while on lex, but I suspect she underreported her consumption. I also wonder if the booze and dope contributed to the development of her depression??
Anyone have any experience with alcohol or pot with Lexapro? And yes, before anyone asks, we are working on counselling - she has agreed to go back into counselling, although I think she will continue to resist a diagnosis of chemical dependency, so that may or may not last.
Thanks for any feedback!
Posted by hog80ci on August 23, 2003, at 22:10:23
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on LexCarla, posted by Suzy on August 18, 2003, at 19:19:36
I'm clenching my jaw too. Started doing it on Effexor, switched to Lex and still do it. My pdoc asked if I was doing it in my sleep. I just looked at him...like I would know. I don't think I am though. I read somewhere chewing gum helps.
Just my opinion and I'm no expert but I don't think you are supposed to drink while on ADs. Not a good combination.
Take care
Jim
Posted by galkeepinon on August 23, 2003, at 22:14:18
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on LexCarla, posted by hog80ci on August 23, 2003, at 22:10:23
Jim, LOL~~this is too funny, I'm chewing gum for the first time in a looooonnnnnnng time and it's helping!!! It's so funny I read this right now!! I'm downloading something on my comp and this message popped up. Too funny!
Right.........like you know if your clenching your teeth in your sleep? LOL some docs........... ;)
Have a good night:-)
galkeepinon> I'm clenching my jaw too. Started doing it on Effexor, switched to Lex and still do it. My pdoc asked if I was doing it in my sleep. I just looked at him...like I would know. I don't think I am though. I read somewhere chewing gum helps.
>
> Just my opinion and I'm no expert but I don't think you are supposed to drink while on ADs. Not a good combination.
> Take care
> Jim
Posted by Mariposa on August 24, 2003, at 11:48:28
In reply to Re: Teeth Grinding on LexCarla » hog80ci, posted by galkeepinon on August 23, 2003, at 22:14:18
Into 6th mo. now @ 20mg. Still clenching some, it's the only se I still have. Remember early on waking up in the morning and my teeth REALLY hurt! I knew I was clenching in my sleep, I think that's why doc asked that Q. Now it's mild and teeth don't hurt. Chewing gum IS a big help.
Good luck to us all.~~~8|8
Posted by Arrianna on August 24, 2003, at 14:37:54
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Layla on August 23, 2003, at 21:48:52
Hi Layla! First, I'd just like to say that it's really nice to hear when moms are really concerned for their children's mental health and are there for them no matter what! (I've been through alot of stuff that my mom just couldn't handle).
Anyway, I haven't heard anything about the combination of smoking pot and Lex. But, have heard that it is dangerous to drink while on Lex. There's a warning on Lex that says not to drink while taking it. One can get pretty sick, I think.
The other question you asked is a mystery. It's one that's been questioned for some time. Alcohol and other drug taking can, and do, cause depression among other things. But, then, there's the other scope: was the chemical indulgence a result of some prior depression. Unfortunately, there's really not an answer. It's like asking if the chicken came before the egg.
As a recovering addict myself, it seems that your concerns are quite legitimate, especially since the disease has been in your family. Hopefully, she's just at the age where she's experimenting and there will real be no great harm. Yet, it's not something you want to take lightly, and I know your not. As a mother, you know best for your daughter. It sounds like you're handling it the right way: seeking help here and through counseling. It's a huge plus that she agreed to go to counseling as well. (Most don't) So, since she's willing to go, there's a better chance of it working!! It's great that you two have such a close and open relationship!!
I hope this helped in some way. I wish you two the best; and remember to take care of mom, too.
Good Luck,
Arrianna
Posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 20:56:25
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by Treb on August 23, 2003, at 20:33:38
I was totally feeling alone until I stumbled into this site. It's kind of difficult to get support at home, my husband thinks I can just snap out of it, and make everything okay again. I've beeen trying to do that for 3 months and finally I had to talk to my doctor about it. I was thinking about death every day and it was really starting to get me down. Doctor prescribed Lexapro and I'm on my 4th day now. My teeth are killing me...er, I mean, they are hurting really bad. :) I'm trying the gum thing, but my teeth hurt so much that I can only chew on one side. Thank you all for contributing to this site, I'll keep coming back. Was wondering if anyone else noticed blood in their stools during the first week. Trying not to panic, but I'm starting to worry.
> "Do you think it's because we are trying to fight the feelings we had before we had the Lexapro in our systems but the med or the chemicals/mechanisms actions in the med are preventing that from happening? Just a thought........lol"
>
> That could well be it! Yes, I saw the teeth thread and that prompted me to start posting. One sometimes feels alone until they read of other's experiences. This is a big help! Thanks. Treb
Posted by hog80ci on August 24, 2003, at 21:44:46
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 20:56:25
This is a good place to get support. I'm glad I found it too. It's not like I can go to work and say "Man, this new anti-dpressant I'm taking is making me sick to my stomach and I clench my jaw a lot too." I used to be one of the "you can just snap out of it" crowd too until I got my rear end royally kicked and had to admit that I was depressed. Wow.
Haven't noticed any blood. That might be something you want to have checked out.
Hang in there.
Jim
Posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 21:52:26
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by hog80ci on August 24, 2003, at 21:44:46
Thank you, I really appreciate you writing back. From what I can tell after reading many of the posts, after two weeks things should be better (I certainly hope so). I'm being treated for depression and anxiety, just waiting to see if this will do some neat magic trick for me, or if I'll have to try hard to 'snap out of it.'
Posted by theump on August 24, 2003, at 21:53:53
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by Treb on August 23, 2003, at 20:33:38
It's been a while since my doc mentioned upping my dose. I put it off for a while, almost 2 weeks, because I was trying to start a new relationship and didn't want side-effects to get in the way.
Well, the new relationship didn't work out - which is okay, because I have a GREAT, supportive new friend out of it. But since I'm not working on that I decided yesterday to start 15mg. So 2 days on the 15mg and I haven't noticed any side-effects. I was lucky with 10mg and I hope I don't have problems with the increase either. I would think another 5 days will tell the true story.
Hey lil'Jimi, did you move your dose up yet?
The Ump aka - Renee
Posted by hog80ci on August 24, 2003, at 23:07:00
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 21:52:26
You're welcome:-) just be patient with the meds. I've had success with them in the past. It's just the initial getting used to them that's a little tough. Serzone wasn't nearly this bad but it just burned out. It also wasn't so good for anxiety. Lex is supposed to work on both so we'll see.
Posted by trucker on August 24, 2003, at 23:09:52
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 20:56:25
> I was totally feeling alone until I stumbled into this site. It's kind of difficult to get support at home, my husband thinks I can just snap out of it, and make everything okay again. I've beeen trying to do that for 3 months and finally I had to talk to my doctor about it. I was thinking about death every day and it was really starting to get me down. Doctor prescribed Lexapro and I'm on my 4th day now. My teeth are killing me...er, I mean, they are hurting really bad. :) I'm trying the gum thing, but my teeth hurt so much that I can only chew on one side. Thank you all for contributing to this site, I'll keep coming back. Was wondering if anyone else noticed blood in their stools during the first week. Trying not to panic, but I'm starting to worry.
>
>
> > "Do you think it's because we are trying to fight the feelings we had before we had the Lexapro in our systems but the med or the chemicals/mechanisms actions in the med are preventing that from happening? Just a thought........lol"
> >
> > That could well be it! Yes, I saw the teeth thread and that prompted me to start posting. One sometimes feels alone until they read of other's experiences. This is a big help! Thanks. Treb
>
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thank GOD for the internet... no matter what our spouses think we can discuss our meds etc with those that have been there and hopefully get answers. and it keeps us from looking like weaklings etc to our familys. my husband has no ideal what i have been thriough with the meds, or what to expect. see when i started taking zoloft he thought i was mentaLLY insane... until after a year of cold shoulder and looking at me like i was queerer than a three dollaR bill, he found out his mother and sister were both on drugs for depression then his out look was completly different towards me. shame people look at us like that. they don't think poorly of heart meds, or dieabetes meds, etc... just when it occurs with our heads. that is so wrong too. like my sdoc said she thinks mine is mainly hormonal, dead baby and the change all at once. we just have an inbalance. and i really think it is linked to malnutrition over a long period/stress too.
Posted by trucker on August 24, 2003, at 23:14:36
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 21:52:26
> Thank you, I really appreciate you writing back. From what I can tell after reading many of the posts, after two weeks things should be better (I certainly hope so). I'm being treated for depression and anxiety, just waiting to see if this will do some neat magic trick for me, or if I'll have to try hard to 'snap out of it.'
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it took me six weeks or so to realize that it was really worth taking. it helped with the problems but i felt like dog dung most of the six weeks. however now i feel great and i have a sexual appetight. hang in there folks it will get better.
trucker
Posted by Treb on August 24, 2003, at 23:50:14
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci » honey74, posted by trucker on August 24, 2003, at 23:14:36
Although I figured there must be some folks like me out there, I didn't see eveidence of it until I stumbled on this list.
The Lexapro did a number on my intestines for two days - I thought I was going to need Depends! :)
Also, my libido is coming back for the first time in many medicine trial and errors. I think this Lexapro is for me! Thanks, Treb
Posted by trucker on August 24, 2003, at 23:57:41
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by Treb on August 24, 2003, at 23:50:14
> Although I figured there must be some folks like me out there, I didn't see eveidence of it until I stumbled on this list.
>
> The Lexapro did a number on my intestines for two days - I thought I was going to need Depends! :)
>
> Also, my libido is coming back for the first time in many medicine trial and errors. I think this Lexapro is for me! Thanks, Treb/////////////////////////////////////////////////
glad to hear things are looking up. i was about as low as i could go and still exist. zoloft got me out of bed but killed my sex drive. now on lex the damn thing has woken up screaming
"feed me"
my husband can't beleive its true. every now and then he'll peek around the corner and say any one hungry... if you catch my drift. that never happened on zoloft because there was no desire at all.
take care and GOD bless!
trucker
Posted by galkeepinon on August 25, 2003, at 0:09:37
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci » Treb, posted by trucker on August 24, 2003, at 23:57:41
hey trucker:-) how long have you been on the Lexapro now? I ask because I'm starting to get an appetite again~like a big one. I'm starting to eat and I'm not really hungry~if that makes sense???
> > Although I figured there must be some folks like me out there, I didn't see eveidence of it until I stumbled on this list.
> >
> > The Lexapro did a number on my intestines for two days - I thought I was going to need Depends! :)
> >
> > Also, my libido is coming back for the first time in many medicine trial and errors. I think this Lexapro is for me! Thanks, Treb
>
> /////////////////////////////////////////////////
> glad to hear things are looking up. i was about as low as i could go and still exist. zoloft got me out of bed but killed my sex drive. now on lex the damn thing has woken up screaming
> "feed me"
> my husband can't beleive its true. every now and then he'll peek around the corner and say any one hungry... if you catch my drift. that never happened on zoloft because there was no desire at all.
> take care and GOD bless!
> trucker
Posted by BLKVETTES on August 25, 2003, at 0:21:41
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by Treb on August 24, 2003, at 23:50:14
Hi there, just a little concerned about you mentioning blood in your stool. Ever have this before lexapro. Have you been constipated with lexapro. Any stomach pain? I had blood in my stool before lexapro and then after. But I had stomach problems and then constipation. I had the 2 scopes done, one down the throat and the one up the rear. They more or less put you to sleep for these. Drink plenty of water its very very important. Could be lexapro just irritating your system and it will go away in time. Sorry about your husband not understanding!!!!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by galkeepinon on August 25, 2003, at 0:27:38
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 20:56:25
Please get that blood on your stool checked out~~not good. Have you had that before? I had the ups and downs ins and outs should I say (shivers)of the bowel tests. I haven't had any bleeding on the Lexapro, but concerned if you're having that:-(
Do you have a history of colitis or Chrohn's Disease?
Keep us posted please, if you feel comfortable of course.
Take the best of care ok?!
> I was totally feeling alone until I stumbled into this site. It's kind of difficult to get support at home, my husband thinks I can just snap out of it, and make everything okay again. I've beeen trying to do that for 3 months and finally I had to talk to my doctor about it. I was thinking about death every day and it was really starting to get me down. Doctor prescribed Lexapro and I'm on my 4th day now. My teeth are killing me...er, I mean, they are hurting really bad. :) I'm trying the gum thing, but my teeth hurt so much that I can only chew on one side. Thank you all for contributing to this site, I'll keep coming back. Was wondering if anyone else noticed blood in their stools during the first week. Trying not to panic, but I'm starting to worry.
>
>
> > "Do you think it's because we are trying to fight the feelings we had before we had the Lexapro in our systems but the med or the chemicals/mechanisms actions in the med are preventing that from happening? Just a thought........lol"
> >
> > That could well be it! Yes, I saw the teeth thread and that prompted me to start posting. One sometimes feels alone until they read of other's experiences. This is a big help! Thanks. Treb
>
>
Posted by lil' jimi on August 25, 2003, at 0:46:23
In reply to Hey lil' jimi I went up to 15mg, posted by theump on August 24, 2003, at 21:53:53
hi Renee!
> Hey lil'Jimi, did you move your dose up yet?
>
> The Ump aka - Reneei haven't moved up ... ... ... yet!
so you win the pool! .... HA!
sorry the relationship didn't work out ...
... great to hear the guy's cool and being a positive supporter there !
Nice!... and thank you for thinking of me ...
... great to hear from you
and hear your good news!take care!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on August 25, 2003, at 1:33:36
In reply to Re: 1st week help??? hog80ci, posted by honey74 on August 24, 2003, at 20:56:25
hi Honey 74,
you wrote:
> I was totally feeling alone until I stumbled into this site. It's kind of difficult to get support at home, my husband thinks I can just snap out of it, and make everything okay again. I've been trying to do that for 3 months and finally I had to talk to my doctor about it. I was thinking about death every day and it was really starting to get me down. Doctor prescribed Lexapro and I'm on my 4th day now. My teeth are killing me...er, I mean, they are hurting really bad. :) I'm trying the gum thing, but my teeth hurt so much that I can only chew on one side. Thank you all for contributing to this site, I'll keep coming back. Was wondering if anyone else noticed blood in their stools during the first week. Trying not to panic, but I'm starting to worry.
>... and Welcome to the place for support and concern for all Lexapro folks and some of their family too ...
... my 4th day was rough ... you sound like you're doing pretty darn swell, under the circumstances there ...
... husbands! ... (i'm one) ... what is their deal? ... ... i seem to remember something like ... "In sickness and in health ..." when somebody was making vows?... i did have blood in my stools ... and nose bleeds as well when i began lexapro, during my first week ...
... however, i had just had a physical and had just done the stool specimens for occult blood ... ... so i had been completely checked out ... ... including, within like a month of starting lexapro, a colonoscopy ... ....
... ... so i knew i had nothing sneaking up on me ... and it is clear now that i had hemorrhoids ... hence blood.... you do definitely want to have your docotor check this out to make sure it's alright ... ... nothing to have to be guessing about while trying to handle the emotional rollercoaster lex can take you on that 1st several weeks there ....
... also you want to give your doctor a complete rundown of ever SE you've gotten, just to keep them up-to-date, and to make 'em earn their money too!and Wayne's right about water ... drink LOTS of water ... lex will try to dehydrate you ... ... been feeling extra thristy lately ? ... .... ... nature's way to saying "You're getting dehydrated !" ....
... i've been using metamucil, but i'm thinking of trying citricel ... ... now at 52 i'm finding soluble fiber is one of my nutritional supplements ... ... HA!! (he laughs at himself!)
hang in there.. .. .. take care .....
... and try to talk to that husband of yours ...
... some of us are trying to Improve husbands' reputations ... ! ... HA!do take care!
~ jim
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