Posted by blkvettes on May 6, 2003, at 12:28:47
In reply to Re: lexapro causing rashes, posted by DC on May 6, 2003, at 11:29:39
> > > has anyone else gotten a rash from lexapro?ive only just started it recently,and got a rassh on my forehead after the first two weeks,so my shrink told me to stop it for a week and go back on it.just curious does it normally do this sorta thing,or does it sound like an adverse reaction?
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> > I had a rash on my back and arms, 2nd and into 3rd week of taking Lex. It did go away along with all the other SE's.
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> I take 20mg of Lexapro and 300mg of Wellbutrin daily and now that summertime is around I would like to
> start getting my FL tan back. I was never given any warnings with either medication and the sun. Does
> anyone have information or have had and side effects with sunbathing and either one of these medications? I
> am light skinned (natural blonde/blue eyes) so my skin is somewhat sensitive to begin with. I really miss my
> tan, but I don't want any type of markings or blotches on my skin. Thanks in advance.
> DC
>Hi there, I live in the sunshine state and have noticed nothing different with my skin when being in the sun. I also have blue eyes, blonde hair, but more dark complexion than you. Just use your sun screens and stay out for short times to see what happens. I live an hour from the beach and have not gotten the nerve to drive that far yet. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
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