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Posted by trucker on June 22, 2004, at 13:22:02
In reply to Re: From Lex to Wellbutrin SR, posted by LynneDa on June 22, 2004, at 12:59:17
i felt yucky all over and tired and weak and also anscious(spelling), lasted a long time.. i have been on it a couple months.. welbutin sr
150 mgs i might try higher dose as well i still don't feel that grand on it.. i my self liked the lex by itsselftrucker
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> Hi Trucker - can you tell me what your side effects were? How long have you been on it? I'm sure you've posted this info. before, sorry to ask again, but I can't ever remember who's taking what :-)! After being on Lex for 9 months, I was hoping my body was used to chemicals and wouldn't react so strongly to a new med! Wishful thinking maybe?!?!?
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> Also, my presciption is for 150 mg and doc told me to take 2 per day for the first few days. What do you think of that?
> Thanks,
> Lynne
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> higher doses cause sezior, i am on welbutrin and it takes a while to get past the side effects.. make sure you drink plenty of water
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Posted by LynneDa on June 22, 2004, at 13:32:24
In reply to Cycle has something to do with issues??, posted by MoTucker on June 22, 2004, at 9:13:01
Hi Mo -
You are right about the cycling thing. All my issues are wrapped around my cycle. My diagnosis is PMDD - pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder - AKA really hellacious PMS! It's exacerbated by peri-menopause and all the lovely symptoms that go along with that :-). It does REALLY make a difference to me too, thinking that my depression and anxiety has a reason and a pattern to it - & maybe it will go away at some point! But, until then, thank goodness for meds. You are right not to forget about good nutrition and exercise. Reading your post reminded me to take my vitamin!Take care of yourself too!
~ Lynne
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Hi All,
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> You're all good eggs as far as I'm concerned. ;)
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> Well, I'm feeling much better. Started on a multi-vitamin in addition to my Lex. I know this discussion belongs on the "alternative" board - but I think that good diet and nutrition can maybe supplement the meds.
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> One thing I've learned since coming to the board is that a lot of women have trouble around their periods. I haven't linked the two before, but last month that was definitely when I had trouble. I've had trouble in the past, but can't tell now if it was during "that time of the month" or not. I will have to pay attention now. One thing for sure - if it turns out to be true - the difficulty will be so much easier to bear. There's something about having a "reason" for madness!!! I hate feeling like I'm just crazy (and it's hard to tell yourself you're not crazy when in the middle of depression/anxiety).
>
> Take care all!
> Mo
Posted by want info on June 22, 2004, at 14:53:40
In reply to RE:: EM, posted by mystic on June 21, 2004, at 19:38:13
i didn't think you were a pain at all, i just am very busy at work and have trouble talking on IM when i am here.
17.5 works well for me.
Posted by want info on June 22, 2004, at 14:55:00
In reply to Re: :(, posted by sexylexy on June 21, 2004, at 16:16:49
i'm not sure. she seems to think i harp on things more by talking about them w you guys?
Posted by sexylexy on June 22, 2004, at 16:32:22
In reply to Re: :( » sexylexy, posted by want info on June 22, 2004, at 14:55:00
Em,
Like I said before, I think babble can be a really wonderful tool or a harmful one. Its great because there are people that have similar experiences to yourself and it makes a wonderful support group. However, if you find yourself dwelling on our own illness too much because of it, it is really good to know what helps you and what hurts you. I know myself I had to cut back because it was making me focus too much on what was going on, now that I am feeling stable, I find it helps me to give advice to others. Plus I adore my friends here! Best of luck, and all my prayers to you.
Lexy
Posted by sexylexy on June 22, 2004, at 16:35:41
In reply to Re: Cycle has something to do with issues?? » MoTucker, posted by LynneDa on June 22, 2004, at 13:32:24
Hey Mo,
I know what you mean about the cycle thing. I have been feeling really well lately and yesterday was feeling not so well. I remembered that the cycle is just around the corner. I unfortunatly have a weird reaction when I try to take vitamins with my lexapro...especially calcium. If you start feeling strange know that it might me your vitamin. Best of luck!!
lexy
Posted by Mariposa on June 22, 2004, at 18:44:32
In reply to Re: Cycle has something to do with issues??, posted by sexylexy on June 22, 2004, at 16:35:41
> Hey Mo,
> I know what you mean about the cycle thing. I have been feeling really well lately and yesterday was feeling not so well. I remembered that the cycle is just around the corner. I unfortunatly have a weird reaction when I try to take vitamins with my lexapro...especially calcium. If you start feeling strange know that it might me your vitamin. Best of luck!!
> lexywhat kind of wierd reaction??? I take a load of supplements, and calcium is in there.~~~8|8
Posted by Mrs. C on June 22, 2004, at 19:58:51
In reply to Cycle has something to do with issues??, posted by MoTucker on June 22, 2004, at 9:13:01
Hey Mo, you're right on! Knowing that there is a reason for the madness does help. I have to say that since I started 20mgs my cycle has improved greatly. I still get a bit edgy but nothing compared to what used to happen. Hopefully it will stay this way. good luck to you. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on June 22, 2004, at 20:01:01
In reply to RE:: EM, posted by trucker on June 21, 2004, at 22:35:28
Gee thanks Trucker. You're not so bad yourself! Mrs. C
Posted by mystic on June 22, 2004, at 21:41:12
In reply to RE:: EM » mystic, posted by want info on June 22, 2004, at 14:53:40
EM...glad to see you post...I know what you mean and if you have to leave you should..if that is what is best for you..but keep in touch and post once in a while to let us know how you are doing..or you can always e-mail us for those of us that have posted our e-mails...mine is mystichyd38@aol.com..Take care my friend...Mystic
Posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 10:33:05
In reply to Re: Sorry - one more question!-lexy, posted by trucker on June 21, 2004, at 19:15:41
Hey everyone - sorry I have been so out of the loop! I was out of town for work. Lexy - the horror stories I read were from this site, but maybe i was being too dramatic! :) I have just read about a lot of weight gain and extra side effects. That would be horrible for me. I have been on lex for just over two weeks and already cannot have an orgasm! I am SO incredibly bummed. I seriously hope this goes away. My poor boyfriend is just not happy about it. :)
Anyway - I am also having some weird issue with my right eye. It gets kind of watery and blurry. I still have headaches and some dizziness. I hope it all passes soon.
Hope everyone is having a good week!
Posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 11:16:08
In reply to Re: Calcium??, posted by Mariposa on June 22, 2004, at 18:44:32
Wow,
For me, calcium was and other vitamins were a nightmare. I know that in my body, my vitamins completley canceled out any effect that the lexapro was having. Its really hard to explain, when this all started from the birth control pill, I felt so sad all the time but it was very chemical feeling, not natural, like a weird alien had landed in my brain (ok I am sure that I sound like I am on drugs, I just don't know how to explain it) It was awful. The feeling with the vitamins were similar, a very chemical feeling sadness, feeling fine one moment then bawling without any sort of trigger. I have done soooooo much better without any vitamins.. I had been taking a complete, b complex, calcium, E and fish oil. Now I am not taking a thing.
PS before I started lexapro I never had a problem with vitamins.
Lexy
Posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 15:53:07
In reply to Re: Calcium??, posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 11:16:08
Hey all - I was just wondering what your experience has been with Lexapro and vertigo like symptoms. One of the reasons I actually started taking lexapro (about 16 days ago, 10mg) is because I have had off and on vertigo and it has sky rocketed my anxiety (because i think something is really wrong with me that the doctors don't recognize yet or won't look for because i am a hypochondraic!) and I have been getting dizzy really easily. I have noticed in the past few days that during the evening I get a little dizzy. I also get dizzy when I go out to a resaurant or am about to give a presentation. I don't know if it is just adrenalin and I am vertigo prone, or the lexapro or if I am just making things up! It almost feels as if I have been on a boat all day and got off and still feel a little weird.
THoughts on this? I sure hope so - you guys help a ton!
Captain
Posted by MoTucker on June 23, 2004, at 16:12:33
In reply to Lexapro/Vertigo/Dizziness, posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 15:53:07
I don't know Captain, I haven't ever felt that way when I am taking the medicine as prescribed. I am a bad girl sometimes, however, and have forgotten to take it for a couple of days. Then I get the dizzy feeling, and "electric shock" sensation in my head (common withdrawl symptoms).
You've been on the meds for 16 days now... so perhaps this is something that will ease up. I know I had a lot more side effects in the first couple of months. I've been on it for over a year now and I feel a lot more like my old self.
M.T.
> Hey all - I was just wondering what your experience has been with Lexapro and vertigo like symptoms. One of the reasons I actually started taking lexapro (about 16 days ago, 10mg) is because I have had off and on vertigo and it has sky rocketed my anxiety (because i think something is really wrong with me that the doctors don't recognize yet or won't look for because i am a hypochondraic!) and I have been getting dizzy really easily. I have noticed in the past few days that during the evening I get a little dizzy. I also get dizzy when I go out to a resaurant or am about to give a presentation. I don't know if it is just adrenalin and I am vertigo prone, or the lexapro or if I am just making things up! It almost feels as if I have been on a boat all day and got off and still feel a little weird.
>
> THoughts on this? I sure hope so - you guys help a ton!
>
> Captain
Posted by MoTucker on June 23, 2004, at 16:17:34
In reply to Re: Calcium??, posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 11:16:08
Wow! I am shocked. I have never heard of the vitamins interacting with the Lexapro (not like I'm an expert... it just seems like a weird thing!). I hope I don't get all paranoid and feel like I'm having problems I'm not having now. It's different for everyone - so maybe this won't be an issue for me. (I hope, I like my vitamins!)
I had read that B-vitamin deficiencies (sp?) can lead to brain function issues - which is why I started on some vitamins. They are Women's One-A-Day basic daily vitamins. So far I've been back on them for a week (I used to take them religiously). So far I haven't had a problem. Sorry to hear that they have caused some of you trouble! I was going to start with some Fish Oil and maybe a straight B-complex vitamin... but maybe I'll see how my normal multi-vitamin goes first. :-(
M.T.
> Wow,
> For me, calcium was and other vitamins were a nightmare. I know that in my body, my vitamins completley canceled out any effect that the lexapro was having. Its really hard to explain, when this all started from the birth control pill, I felt so sad all the time but it was very chemical feeling, not natural, like a weird alien had landed in my brain (ok I am sure that I sound like I am on drugs, I just don't know how to explain it) It was awful. The feeling with the vitamins were similar, a very chemical feeling sadness, feeling fine one moment then bawling without any sort of trigger. I have done soooooo much better without any vitamins.. I had been taking a complete, b complex, calcium, E and fish oil. Now I am not taking a thing.
> PS before I started lexapro I never had a problem with vitamins.
> Lexy
Posted by LynneDa on June 23, 2004, at 16:23:02
In reply to Lexapro/Vertigo/Dizziness, posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 15:53:07
Hi Captain -
Here's some brainstorming thoughts for you, not sure if any of them are valid!If you had dizzy spells before taking Lex, is it better or worse since you started it? Also, have you ever had it checked out prior to deciding upon the Lex? I'm sure you've read enough about vertigo and it's many causes and treatments: inner ear problems, blood sugar imbalances, etc. This could be way off base, but could your work-outs be too strenuous for your body to handle while adjusting to a new med? Not sure what the physiological relationship could be there, but as you know a lot about that area, maybe give it some thought.
When do you take your Lex? If you are feeling dizzy in the evening, maybe it's because the Lex is starting to wear off -- if you are due for your next dose soon? Or it could be related to the fatigue Lex can cause at the beginning.
Dizziness is definitely a side effect of anxiety, so you are very normal there :-).
I can't remember a lot of dizziness when starting Lex, but I am sure having it now as I try to go off it (in preparation to switch meds)!! As Lex is either entering or leaving your system, perhaps it can cause vertigo-like symptoms. Are you having any sinus problems and are you eating okay?
Good luck and hang in there!!
~ Lynne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hey all - I was just wondering what your experience has been with Lexapro and vertigo like symptoms. One of the reasons I actually started taking lexapro (about 16 days ago, 10mg) is because I have had off and on vertigo and it has sky rocketed my anxiety (because i think something is really wrong with me that the doctors don't recognize yet or won't look for because i am a hypochondraic!) and I have been getting dizzy really easily. I have noticed in the past few days that during the evening I get a little dizzy. I also get dizzy when I go out to a resaurant or am about to give a presentation. I don't know if it is just adrenalin and I am vertigo prone, or the lexapro or if I am just making things up! It almost feels as if I have been on a boat all day and got off and still feel a little weird.
>
> THoughts on this? I sure hope so - you guys help a ton!
>
> Captain
Posted by LynneDa on June 23, 2004, at 16:30:35
In reply to Re: Calcium??, posted by MoTucker on June 23, 2004, at 16:17:34
M.T. - I tried fish oil for awhile and it seemed to be a good supplement to the Lex, as was extra Vitamin B. I just forget to take them a lot!
Lexy - are you sure it was the calcium, it might have been the fish oil overdoing things for you. Have you read about it on the alternative site? I hate to see you not take vitamins ... unless you eat a really health diet! I know what you mean about the chemical sadness. It is different than regular sadness and most people don't get it who haven't had it. It's what post-partum feels like too, fyi.
Take care ladies and have a good evening!
~ Lynne
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Wow! I am shocked. I have never heard of the vitamins interacting with the Lexapro (not like I'm an expert... it just seems like a weird thing!). I hope I don't get all paranoid and feel like I'm having problems I'm not having now. It's different for everyone - so maybe this won't be an issue for me. (I hope, I like my vitamins!)
>
> I had read that B-vitamin deficiencies (sp?) can lead to brain function issues - which is why I started on some vitamins. They are Women's One-A-Day basic daily vitamins. So far I've been back on them for a week (I used to take them religiously). So far I haven't had a problem. Sorry to hear that they have caused some of you trouble! I was going to start with some Fish Oil and maybe a straight B-complex vitamin... but maybe I'll see how my normal multi-vitamin goes first. :-(
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> M.T.
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> > Wow,
> > For me, calcium was and other vitamins were a nightmare. I know that in my body, my vitamins completley canceled out any effect that the lexapro was having. Its really hard to explain, when this all started from the birth control pill, I felt so sad all the time but it was very chemical feeling, not natural, like a weird alien had landed in my brain (ok I am sure that I sound like I am on drugs, I just don't know how to explain it) It was awful. The feeling with the vitamins were similar, a very chemical feeling sadness, feeling fine one moment then bawling without any sort of trigger. I have done soooooo much better without any vitamins.. I had been taking a complete, b complex, calcium, E and fish oil. Now I am not taking a thing.
> > PS before I started lexapro I never had a problem with vitamins.
> > Lexy
>
>
Posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 16:36:59
In reply to Re: Lexapro/Vertigo/Dizziness » captain, posted by LynneDa on June 23, 2004, at 16:23:02
You guys are the BEST!
I had a "real" case of vertigo last summer - walking like the V8 commercial. Then a few months ago, the whole room started spinning and FREAKED ME OUT! I had a full blown body tingling anxiety attack. I went to the doc and they said vertigo again - so thus my issue with believing them because it was so much different than the last time and I thought it was rare to get it twice. They did say I was slightly anemic but that wouldn't cause that kind of dizziness.
I eat great and work out regularly, but nothing out of the ordinary. I went to an ENT and they did a bunch of different tests and ruled out certain inner ear problems. Of course I think it is something like MS or a tumor! I take my meds in the morning, so maybe the evening is when they wear off. The ENT said that adrenalin plays into the vertigo and I am a very excitable person, so maybe I just am happy to go out to eat! haha
Nevertheless, the blood sugar is something I may ask about when I have my first Lex follow up appt. I get really naseous if I don't get to eat my next meal on time!
Again - many thanks you guys!
Captain
Posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 17:12:09
In reply to Re: Calcium??, posted by MoTucker on June 23, 2004, at 16:17:34
Hi!
I do not want to scare anyone, I have only heard of a few other people having reactions like this, infact, vitamins make most people feel better. I used to love to take my vitimans pre-lexapro (and depression for that matter) I always felt more rested and energized. I know that for me it was the calcium, I isolated all of my vitamins and tried one at at time, they all had an effect but the worst was calcium. I have done some research and they say that you can have too much calcium which will lead to a "calcium dump" which gives symptoms such as I was having. I am hoping when I get off the lexapro I will be able to take them again. Good luck to you all!!!
Lexy
Posted by mystic on June 23, 2004, at 17:59:13
In reply to Re: Lexapro/Vertigo/Dizziness, posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 16:36:59
I know that I have heard from others about the dizziness but it seems to go away in time...And the blood sugar is a good thing to have checked i just had it done and she said it was fine so it just elimates this..whatever works...But I just have to say I luvya allllll...Whenever someone has a problem there is just this outpouring of support it is amazing..thank god for each and every one of you....Your friend Mystic
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 23, 2004, at 20:58:13
In reply to Re: Calcium??, posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 17:12:09
> I do not want to scare anyone, I have only heard of a few other people having reactions like this, infact, vitamins make most people feel better...
Sorry to interrupt again, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups about calcium and vitamins to Psycho-Babble Alternative. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20040613/msgs/359598.html
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 22:09:37
In reply to Redirect: Calcium, posted by Dr. Bob on June 23, 2004, at 20:58:13
Dr. Bob,
Sorry, not trying to be a bad "babbler"
Posted by Mrs. C on June 24, 2004, at 20:54:10
In reply to Lexapro/Vertigo/Dizziness, posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 15:53:07
Hi Captain,
I feel dizzy sometimes with lexapro. I also felt dizzy at times before Lexapro. So I'm not sure if it's actually the drug or just me. I am also part hypochondriac. We should get along great! Mrs. C
Posted by captain on June 25, 2004, at 10:25:58
In reply to Re: Lexapro/Vertigo/Dizziness, posted by Mrs. C on June 24, 2004, at 20:54:10
Mrs. C - I didn't know you were part hypochondriac! We have the same roots! haha
That is one of the resasons I am taking the lexapro! I went to the doctor and would ask so many questions about a million ailments and finally she said - do you want to try some anxiety meds? haha
The dizziness for me is more of a spinning sensation. I can tell the difference between anxiety dizziness and the spinning kind - it just scares me. Although I have been anxiety attack free since i started the lex!
Does anyone get headaches from the lexapro? I can feel the veins in my temples a few hours after taking it! My head just pounds!
Posted by Dr. Bob on June 25, 2004, at 14:59:42
In reply to Re: Redirect: Calcium » Dr. Bob, posted by sexylexy on June 23, 2004, at 22:09:37
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