Posted by Dr. Bob on June 30, 2004, at 1:00:11
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by MaryZee on February 6, 2003, at 14:27:22
Re: Lexapro side-effects
Posted by artsy on June 28, 2004, at 7:16:04
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by MaryZee on February 6, 2003, at 14:27:22
3 months ago I switched my birth control over to 'Seasonal' brand BC pills and I have been taking a 5mg dose of Lexapro. I was put on Lex in response to a personal/family tragedy 2 yrs ago. I started having night sweats, sleeping 15+ hours a day. I could have slept more, but...gotta work sometime. I'm self employed or I would have been fired. Thank goodness I've got GREAT employees! I had no motivation, depression, Falling asleep at my desk, just basically feeling horrible. I dropped the Lex (with the approval of my Doc) and felt great. Really great, maybe too great. Then a week later I 'crashed'. Crying, feelings of worthlessness, no motivation. (BTW, I have no prior depression issues.) I am usally a very motivated person- this was not at all like me!
I am now switching to a lower dose of BC pills. I have been off of the 'Seasonal' for 5 days and I'm feeling more 'centered' This seems to be a hormone-Lex interaction. Anybody else seen anything like this? This went on for almost 3 months, It was not a PMS issue.
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Re: Lexapro side-effects » artsy
Posted by Wildflower on June 28, 2004, at 9:05:02
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by artsy on June 28, 2004, at 7:16:04
This will probably get redirected to the med board but I've experienced some SEs regarding BC and Lexapro. I've been on Yasmin (continuous pill therapy) for quite some time and when I added Lexapro, my periods became very heavy, longer and more painful. One I stopped the Lex, this adjusted back to normal. I've had better success with Wellbutrin.
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