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Posted by firsttube on March 17, 2003, at 13:19:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro and depression » BarbaraS, posted by oldhand on March 16, 2003, at 18:42:53
I have been on 10mg/day of lexapro for about 2 months now. The first week was rough - felt like I was going to jump out of my skin - very gittery, very jumpy, everything I did felt intensified. My doctor said this due to a servere lack of Seratonin in my system. Overall, I feel better now, but still get jumpy every so often and really have these medicine-like feelings flowing through my body. I tried to cut down to 5mg/day, but started to feel light-headed and dissassociated again (reason started taking it in the first place) so I went back to 10mg.
Anyone else have these feelings? Any suggestions on how to stop the medicine-like feeling? Thanks and good luck to you all.
Posted by blkvettes on March 17, 2003, at 15:21:53
In reply to 2 Months on Lexapro, posted by firsttube on March 17, 2003, at 13:19:57
> I have been on 10mg/day of lexapro for about 2 months now. The first week was rough - felt like I was going to jump out of my skin - very gittery, very jumpy, everything I did felt intensified. My doctor said this due to a servere lack of Seratonin in my system. Overall, I feel better now, but still get jumpy every so often and really have these medicine-like feelings flowing through my body. I tried to cut down to 5mg/day, but started to feel light-headed and dissassociated again (reason started taking it in the first place) so I went back to 10mg.
>
> Anyone else have these feelings? Any suggestions on how to stop the medicine-like feeling? Thanks and good luck to you all.Hi,What do you mean by medicine-like feeling?
Posted by Laur on March 17, 2003, at 15:24:14
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
This is my first time posting here, so I'm not sure if I've done it right, but oh well.
My question is this: has anyone switched from prozac to lexapro? I have been on prozac for ten years and am considering switching. Does anyone have any advice or experience to share?
Posted by blkvettes on March 17, 2003, at 15:33:34
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Laur on March 17, 2003, at 15:24:14
> This is my first time posting here, so I'm not sure if I've done it right, but oh well.
> My question is this: has anyone switched from prozac to lexapro? I have been on prozac for ten years and am considering switching. Does anyone have any advice or experience to share?Hi there, I have never been on prozac. But what is your reason for switching. I have read posts where people are doing well on a med, they switch and everything they worked for has been ruined. If prozac is not working anymore that I understand. TAKE CARE!!!!!!!!
Posted by Lexi on March 17, 2003, at 16:23:21
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Laur on March 17, 2003, at 15:24:14
I was on and off of Prozac for 10 years, too, and I experienced the "poop-out" effect that has been in some literature. I guess some people just develop a resistance over long periods of time. Since then I tried Celexa, which I loved except for the side effects, and Effexor, which had horrible withdrawals and I wouldn't recommend to anyone. I just got a scrip today for Lexapro, so I'm hoping it has Celexa's good without the bad. Good luck to us both!
Posted by Edgefield on March 17, 2003, at 18:04:01
In reply to Re: Thanks again, posted by pumpkin on March 17, 2003, at 12:56:12
****Pumpkin, thank you, thank you, thank you, I've been blessed by your testimony. I also have a good friend that was spared from death who has a testimony similar to yours, but she wasn't on her way to heaven. She is now a Christian. Praise God... How are you feeling today? We must talk one day. God Bless you. Edgefield....
> Hey Guys,
>
> I'm down right now, so I went to this sight.
>
> I belong to a Christian depression group, and
> have tried to write on the message board, but
> there's not much going right now. Everyone is
> going out of town, or is busy, or is having
> problems- in which I keep in touch, and pray.
> I know that the Lord hears our prayers. They
> are "sweet smelling fragrances" in His sight!
>
> One thing that the Lord shows me time and time
> again is that I can't go on "feelings" all the
> time. I would be in terrible trouble if I went
> on my feelings! Being a Christian- I have to
> ask the Lord to help me to stick by what He says
> is His Word. It's hard- especially when I am
> depressed and feel crazy! One of my favorite
> scriptures (I can't find right now-forgive me)-
> I shall not die, but live and declare the works
> of the Lord! His Holy Spirit gave this scripture
> to me years ago, and may it never leave my thoughts!
>
> Thank you for Romans 8:28! This has been coming
> to mind too, but "jumbled" alittle. It's so hard
> right now, but I know that the Lord is holding
> me and rocking me gently.
>
> I found it! Philipians 1:6. Being confident
> of this very thing, that he which hath begun
> a good work in you will perform it until the day
> of Jesus Christ.
>
> If it wasen't for the Lord calling me, and not
> giving up on me- I would be in hell. This, I know!
>
> I've lost 7 children. My only son was born
> dead- at full term. During one of my emergency
> D&C's (sorry men), my doctor botched up, and cut
> my uteris, and colon. I was wide awake! I had
> an I.V. in my hand- but nothing but glucose was
> going through. I knew that something was wrong,
> and kept looking at the clock. I asked my doc
> when it was going to be done, and she told me
> that we were really just getting started. Within
> the next five or so minutes- I started to feel
> real hot and sweaty. The next thing I knew was
> extreme pain. I started calling out "Jesus, Jesus,
> Jesus", and with that I passed out. When I woke
> up, I couldn't see my husband, but I could feel
> his presence. I kept asking him to promise to
> take care of the children. Finially, he answered
> and said that he would. With that, I let go!
> I did die. I remember it so vividly! I didn't
> want to come back. I was surrounded by the Lord,
> and we were one with each other. It was so
> beautiful! There was perfect peace, joy and love
> (nothing you can experience here!). He was taking
> me up to Glory! The next thing I remember was
> my husband by my side, and I was in pain. They
> told me to push this button if the pain was bad.
> I remember doing it over and over again!
> I didn't want to come back at all, but the Lord
> knew that my girls would need me in the future-
> and they have. If people tell me that there isen't a "literal" hell- I know that as long as
> you ask the Lord Jesus to come into your heart-
> there is a "literal" heaven! So, I don't doubt
> a "literal" hell either! And I don't believe
> in a "in between" state either! People can think
> what they want, but I know what the Lord allowed!
> Even my doctor (who was passing out at my legs)
> heard "What you've started- you must finish".
> If she would proceeded with the D&C the next day-
> I would have bled to death. No, I never sued
> her either. She came face to face with our Lord
> in that operating room. This turned out to be
> a true blessing from the Lord! She couldn't
> deny the Lord anymore!
>
> I believe that the Lord "allows" things to happen,
> to spread His message of hope through His son.
> He could stop any and every thing that is bad.
> Someday, in His timing, He will. But for now,
> He is carrying us through these waves. Anything
> good out of it is for His kingdom- not ours!
> One step at a time... That's all He asks. This
> is all He allows us to walk. This is all we can
> handle, and our Father knows!
>
> Since you guys are also my brothers and sisters
> in the Lord, please keep my family and me in your
> prayers. I will continue to keep you guys in my
> prayers also. My mom is not doing so well, and
> we are going to bring her down to live with us.
> We have a small little townhouse without a basement, but I know that the Lord wants me to
> take care of her. I thank Him that I can serve
> Him in this capacity. Although, she's not the
> easiest person to please! Anyway, I know that
> the Lord has a sense of humor too! This is going
> to be something! I can't even get her up when
> she falls. With the Lords help- I'll have to
> make something to help with this job.
>
> I thought that Neurotin was a mood stabilizer.
> I think I was on that. Now, I'm on Depakote.
> I really don't know what "it's" doing, but I
> guess it's doing something! I've been on it for
> almost a year- since my "vacation(s)" at the
> local hospital! It's weird that we all have these
> chemicals of serotonin, etc.., but that we are
> all such made of different "make-up". What goes
> with one, doesn't go with another. We are all
> made by the Lord with such a different inner
> design- although we all crave the same kind of
> of closeness with the Lord!
>
> Before I sign off, does anyone know anything
> about digital camera's? We would like to find
> out more about them. I have a 35, in which I
> love to take pictures, but for the rest of the
> family (I won't let them use my camara-I'm
> selfish!), they want to get one. Price is a
> factor as well as quality! I'm a yard sale,
> thrift store person. I have to be at this time.
>
> I pray that I haven't crossed the web site
> guidelines, since I've written about other things
> besides my med.!
>
> I don't want to loose this message too, so I'm
> going to run. Besides that- I'm hungry and have
> to grab something.
>
> A great week to you all!
>
> P.S. My thanks to Dr. Bob and his associates for
> a job well done on the quiz at the beginning- to
> be able to post messages! It took me forever,
> because I'm not to good with tests, quizes, and
> such. The next day that I tried it though- I
> got through! A good lesson for when I go back
> to college!
Posted by Brutus on March 17, 2003, at 20:02:03
In reply to Citalopram pharmacology, posted by dr. dave on August 20, 2002, at 15:22:46
Is there any difference between citalopram or the Lexapro being discussed and the sample my Dr. gave me today of escitlopram oxalate. Thanks gang
Posted by Dr. Bob on March 17, 2003, at 20:43:18
In reply to Re: Thanks again, posted by pumpkin on March 17, 2003, at 12:56:12
> One thing that the Lord shows me time and time
> again is that I can't go on "feelings" all the
> time.Sorry if it's confusing here, but the focus on this particular board is medication. That at Psycho-Babble Faith is, however, religious faith.
> Before I sign off, does anyone know anything
> about digital camera's?And at Psycho-Social-Babble there's general discussion...
> My thanks to Dr. Bob and his associates for
> a job well done on the quiz at the beginningYou're welcome, but last but not least, there's Psycho-Babble Administration for administrative issues.
> I pray that I haven't crossed the web site
> guidelines, since I've written about other things
> besides my med.!Well... :-)
Bob
PS: Follow-ups regarding posting policies should also go to Psycho-Babble Administration, thanks.
Posted by Romulus on March 17, 2003, at 20:52:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro and depression, posted by blkvettes on March 16, 2003, at 13:42:08
I experienced something similar to this, starting with 10mg and going up to 30mg at one point. Not only was I completely sapped of energy, I felt the most extreme depression I've ever felt. Now I'm down to 10mg again and feel terrific, so it may be a matter of finding the right dose.
Also, my psychologist pointed out an interesting possibility...if the drug causes more loneliness, it could be that it's not working properly. Or it COULD be getting me more in touch with buried feelings, thus motivating improvement.
Good luck!
Robert
> > Hello,
> >
> > I'm new to this site and wondered if anyone can give me some input. I'm been on lexapro about three weeks (5 mg because I'm sensitive to meds) and just upped it 10 mg the last few days. The anxiety has lessened but I feel more depressed. Has anyone else had that effect? I'm not sure if it's just me because I am still fighting the idea of having to take meds, or if I should try something else. Thanks for your help.
Posted by Hollygirl on March 17, 2003, at 23:02:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro and depression, posted by Romulus on March 17, 2003, at 20:52:54
I have been taking Lexapro for a little over a month now and I am completely exhausted all the time. Like you, I have less anxiety, but now I just want to sleep 24/7! Does it get better?
Posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 23:15:09
In reply to Re: Thanks again, posted by Dr. Bob on March 17, 2003, at 20:43:18
Well:-) I was thinking.............
Sorry if it's confusing here, but the focus on this particular board is medication. That at Psycho-Babble Faith is, however, religious faith.
>
> > Before I sign off, does anyone know anything
> > about digital camera's?
>
> And at Psycho-Social-Babble there's general discussion...
>
> > My thanks to Dr. Bob and his associates for
> > a job well done on the quiz at the beginning
>
> You're welcome, but last but not least, there's Psycho-Babble Administration for administrative issues.
>
> > I pray that I haven't crossed the web site
> > guidelines, since I've written about other things
> > besides my med.!
>
> Well... :-)
>
> Bob
>
> PS: Follow-ups regarding posting policies should also go to Psycho-Babble Administration, thanks.
Posted by Brutus on March 18, 2003, at 0:00:33
In reply to Re: Thanks again » Dr. Bob, posted by Krissy P on March 17, 2003, at 23:15:09
What time of day do most of you take your lexapro?
I was on Paxil CR for a while, I took it at night and found myself drowsy in the mornings very unproductive.
I was on zoloft for awhile and had the opposite reaction. I was very anxious in the morning and almost felt too aggressive driving to work, like I was mad at everybody.
Posted by blkvettes on March 18, 2003, at 8:34:42
In reply to When do you take lexapro, posted by Brutus on March 18, 2003, at 0:00:33
> What time of day do most of you take your lexapro?
> I was on Paxil CR for a while, I took it at night and found myself drowsy in the mornings very unproductive.
> I was on zoloft for awhile and had the opposite reaction. I was very anxious in the morning and almost felt too aggressive driving to work, like I was mad at everybody.Hi there, I think you will find most people on the board take it at different times. There has been much discussion on this subject. You will have to experiment to find the best time. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!
Posted by blkvettes on March 18, 2003, at 8:41:07
In reply to Re: Lexapro and depression » Romulus, posted by Hollygirl on March 17, 2003, at 23:02:54
Hi there, I have read a lot of posts on lexapro. It may take a little longer for your body to adjust. I have seen people say everything came together at 8 weeks. Have you tried changing the time on when you take it. Or maybe the doc will adjust your dose, this helped for me. TAKE CARE!!!!
Posted by pumpkin on March 18, 2003, at 11:54:33
In reply to There is a GOD:-) (nm), posted by Krissy P on March 16, 2003, at 21:18:21
Have been reading the latest posts. My mornings
haven't been the best lately. I guess I need to
be uped on the med.Has anyone had any problems with headaches on
this Lexapro? They are mild- but can be bother-
some.I have the same trouble with getting to sleep
as others do, but once I'm asleep- I don't want
to get up! Bad for the family! I think that I
would rather have my med. uped, before I change
dosage times though. Again, one step at a time.We've been blessed with a beautiful day, so I'm
going to get some more excercise - (good for the
brain), and enjoy it!
Posted by blkvettes on March 18, 2003, at 12:07:51
In reply to RE: Hey guys!, posted by pumpkin on March 18, 2003, at 11:54:33
> Have been reading the latest posts. My mornings
> haven't been the best lately. I guess I need to
> be uped on the med.
>
> Has anyone had any problems with headaches on
> this Lexapro? They are mild- but can be bother-
> some.
>
> I have the same trouble with getting to sleep
> as others do, but once I'm asleep- I don't want
> to get up! Bad for the family! I think that I
> would rather have my med. uped, before I change
> dosage times though. Again, one step at a time.
>
> We've been blessed with a beautiful day, so I'm
> going to get some more excercise - (good for the
> brain), and enjoy it!
>
>
>
>
Hi there, this is a side effect that should go away with a little time. Try to be patient!!!!!! If you up your dose to soon your headaches may get worse!!!!!!! I think you just started lexapro at 5mg. I believe. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!
Posted by REGIS188 on March 18, 2003, at 12:13:08
In reply to Re: Thanks again, posted by Edgefield on March 17, 2003, at 18:04:01
I have read all the posts.. I know I have been taking Lexapro for only one week but don't feel to good. I do not feel like myself at all and I have been real anxiety ridden. I feel it is because of the way I am thinking and the way the medicine is making me feel. I dwell on it and then I start to think that maybe it isn't the medicine but maybe I am going crazy and will never feel the same. I wake up in the mornings and my arms are tired and my stomach really hurts, I usually feel like I have to throw up. I am taking it in the morning, but bout an hour after I wake up and get going. I like reading the posts about how it is working and you have to wait, but I am worried what if I stick with it and I get worse? can that happen or is my body just adjusting?
Posted by Krissy P on March 18, 2003, at 12:18:41
In reply to RE: Hey guys!, posted by pumpkin on March 18, 2003, at 11:54:12
Hi, you sound in a great mood-that's wonderful! We have been blessed with a beautiful day here too, and I intend to ride my new bike again tonight:-) I wish I could comment on the Lexapro-I have never taken it-sorry.
Yep, it's one step at a time.
God Bless, Kristen
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Have been reading the latest posts. My mornings
haven't been the best lately. I guess I need to
be uped on the med.
Has anyone had any problems with headaches on
this Lexapro? They are mild- but can be bother-
some. I have the same trouble with getting to sleep as others do, but once I'm asleep- I don't want to get up! Bad for the family! I think that I would rather have my med. uped, before I change dosage times though. Again, one step at a time.
We've been blessed with a beautiful day, so I'm
going to get some more excercise - (good for the
brain), and enjoy it!
Posted by baracuda on March 18, 2003, at 12:19:46
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Lexi on March 17, 2003, at 16:23:21
im at day 7 with lexapro - weaning off prozac by taking one 20 mg every other day for the last week and taking 10 mg of lexapro. im battling depression and the obsessing about my hair getting thinner is back ( all my friends say im bugging out cus they dont see it but i swear its falling out!!)
i was taking prozac for 7 months and it never worked well for me - i would have maybe a couple of hours a day without depression, gained about 20 lbs and my blood pressure skyrocketed in those 7 months.
i wish i could say that lexapro is working but so far the only thing i know about it is that i have to take it at night because it makes me sleepy. so far no relief from any depression :(
Posted by blkvettes on March 18, 2003, at 12:31:27
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by baracuda on March 18, 2003, at 12:19:46
> im at day 7 with lexapro - weaning off prozac by taking one 20 mg every other day for the last week and taking 10 mg of lexapro. im battling depression and the obsessing about my hair getting thinner is back ( all my friends say im bugging out cus they dont see it but i swear its falling out!!)
>
> i was taking prozac for 7 months and it never worked well for me - i would have maybe a couple of hours a day without depression, gained about 20 lbs and my blood pressure skyrocketed in those 7 months.
>
> i wish i could say that lexapro is working but so far the only thing i know about it is that i have to take it at night because it makes me sleepy. so far no relief from any depression :(Hi there, I am a male and have long hair. But I also insisted my hair was falling out. I now realize that it was not. Just trying to help with the hair thing. Dont know anything about prozac, but others on this board do. The only thing I can say is give the lexapro some time. Good luck and take care!!!!!!
Posted by jarr25 on March 18, 2003, at 12:34:18
In reply to RE: Hey guys!, posted by pumpkin on March 18, 2003, at 11:53:49
I too have been having headaches, but I only have them on the weekends. I just came back from my Dr. and she suggested that it might be because I had to do and my system was not adjusting yet to the lower level of stress. I must say that after exercising though on those days the headache goes away.
Good luck with sleeping. I finally can sleep well and wake up just fine; even if I didn't get a whole eight-hour sleep. But I still have ups and downs, so my Dr. just upped my dosage to 30mg/day. We'll see if that levels my system.> Have been reading the latest posts. My mornings
> haven't been the best lately. I guess I need to
> be uped on the med.
>
> Has anyone had any problems with headaches on
> this Lexapro? They are mild- but can be bother-
> some.
>
> I have the same trouble with getting to sleep
> as others do, but once I'm asleep- I don't want
> to get up! Bad for the family! I think that I
> would rather have my med. uped, before I change
> dosage times though. Again, one step at a time.
>
> We've been blessed with a beautiful day, so I'm
> going to get some more excercise - (good for the
> brain), and enjoy it!
>
>
>
>
Posted by blkvettes on March 18, 2003, at 14:28:42
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by Theona on February 5, 2003, at 13:37:27
Hello lexapro users!!!!! First of all I am not recommending or asking anyone to eat chocolate. Any site you go to will say avoid chocolate, coffee, sodas, etc. I quit eating lots of chocolate and cut down on my sodas a few months before I went nuts. I am 45 male and wanted to eat better and get in a little better shape and thought this would also help with insomnia. I have had panic attacks, anxiety and depression for 5 months. I have been on paxil, zoloft and now lexapro for 5weeks. I was on one of those chats as I said before and they started talking about chocolate. I started researching and sure enough it raises serotonin and a couple of other chemicals affect the mood. So I have been eating 3oz of chocolate a day for 6 days and taking my lexapro. The first 3 days I was very tired for some reason. But also noticed the muscle pains in my back and neck had gone away 90%. I had these pains for 6 months. I used heating pad, bengay etc and nothing would make the pain go away. Chocolate has a natural muscle pain reliever chemical in it. I cut my dose of lex a little and I am no longer tired. This weekend I enjoyed watching my sports for the 1st time in months. Sunday night my wife fell off the wagon and came home drunk. In the past few months I would have been devastated. Dont get me wrong it did depress me. Monday morning my daughter and wife left for the day. This was the 1st day I felt good about being alone. The same goes for today also. 7 days ago I was sitting on the edge of my bed watching tv with no sound and crying all day. Yesterday and today I have been driving and stopping at stores. I could not think of doing this a week ago. I drove 10 miles on a highway to see someone today. She was not there and I drove home. I was not really prepared for her not to be there. I got some anxiety but got myself together by taking deep breaths. When I got home she called and said she had gone to the store. This was ok because it put me in a stressful situation that I got past. On a scale of 1 to 10 I am at a 6 which is good because my low to me was 0. I have had times in the last couple of days where I felt like a 7. Before this week the best I felt was a 3 or 4. I still have insomnia which I have had since I was a kid. But dont really care as long as I keep feeling this good. I dont know if it is the lex or chocolate or both helping me get better. I just hope it continues!!!!!!!!! I heard today from Forest labs and they will have a chocolate covered lex or chocolate filled lex for their 1st anniv. NOT!!!!!! EVERYONE TAKE CARE!!!!
Posted by baracuda on March 18, 2003, at 15:26:57
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by blkvettes on March 18, 2003, at 12:31:27
ohh im a female - i had beautiful long thick hair and then when i had my 'breakdown' my hair fell out in clumps. now its thicker than it was when it fell out, but it seems to be thinning out again. but then again im extremely vain and i realize this is problematic...
im gonna give lex a month...lets hope it works! thanks for the positivity!
Posted by baracuda on March 18, 2003, at 15:28:42
In reply to FIRST WEEK USER, posted by REGIS188 on March 18, 2003, at 12:13:08
thats how i felt on the first few days on lexapro - so i switched and started taking it right before bedtime - that way i would be asleep when all the bad feelings happened... it has seemed to work so far... except for im real lazy in the morning now...hope that helps!
Posted by Okpolosi on March 18, 2003, at 16:17:58
In reply to Re: FIRST WEEK USER, posted by baracuda on March 18, 2003, at 15:28:42
I'm about to start week 8, 10mg Lex. I also had a rough start - stomach aches, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, depression, I could go on....
Not sure but my headaches seemed to come on if I ate sugar of any kind, and that includes chocolate.
Began taking dose in the AM and found I was sleepy right after dinner. Have now switched to taking it at 2:00PM and go to sleep at around 11:00PM.
I used to be quite the insomniac, rarely getting a good night's sleep. With Lex, I fall asleep easier and stay asleep, no more waking up at 3:00AM and not being able to go back to sleep.Have not yet experienced the good Lex has given others, not quite as angry as I used to be, but still fighting depression, take it one day at a time....
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