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Posted by DC on May 27, 2003, at 10:59:13
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by CAR51962 on May 27, 2003, at 10:20:52
> I HAVE NOT TAKEN LEX(MY MEDICATION)FOR ABOUT 6 DAYS NOW. I THINK I AM EXPERIENCING WITHDRAWELS. I DO NOT FEEL WELL AT ALL. MY HEAD IS VERY DIZZY. I FEEL LIKE I AM IN A TUNNEL. MY HEART HURTS ALSO. DO HAVE A CALL INTO MY DOCTOR. HAS ANYONE EVER GONE THROUGH THIS?
My doctor has me weaning off of the Lexapro and slowing adding the Zorloft. But, when I stopped taking my Paxil cold turkey, I don't even know where to start to tell you the side effects I had from doing that. The night sweats terribly, dizziness and the feeling of "electrical shocks" throughout my body. Not to mention the lack of concentration, having that "zoned out" feeling during the day and my short term memory practically disappearing. I think I have posted before about reading about several suing the Paxil manufacturers for claiming it isn't addictive and you should be able to just stop taking it. Well, I should never have just stopped all at once. I wouldn't be suprised if your body is going through some sort of withdrawal.
Posted by DC on May 27, 2003, at 11:26:24
In reply to Re: DC AND LEXAPRO, posted by blkvettes on May 27, 2003, at 10:39:49
> Hi DC, I hope all goes well with the zoloft. You should see the shrink, you have nothing to lose!! Keep looking until you find one that makes you comfortable. Sorry about your childhood!!! Some of what you write strikes home with me. I also when going out would chug a drink or two if there were going to be a lot of people there. Or I would do this if meeting people I did not know. I also mask my insecurities and pain with sarcastic humor. I have written about this on other boards. Not sure what it means!!!!! Your post was not boring!!!! I could relate to it way to much!!! TAKE CARE!!!!!!
> WAYNEWell, I am glad I didn't bore you too much LOL. I am starting to wonder if I almost don't want to find out everything about my childhood. Some things I remember and like I said the rest is more of a feeling that is was a dream. I hate when a family member brings up an occasion and I am just sitting there like "what are you talking about?" Sometimes I just agree and act as if I remember in order to cause less confusion with everyong. My grandmother also has a "feeling" that I might have been molested by my brother's father. Which I have no memories of that what so ever. I have a T-Shirt that I wore to a family get together once. It read: "People like you are the reason people like me need medication" and the funny part was that nobody was offended LOL. Or the sign I should put above the doorway: "Welcome to dysfunciton junction" LOL. All I know is that I am glad that it seems as if my son has skipped all of this. He is not socially shy AT ALL. I usually have a group of kids waiting for him to show so that they can be able to do anything. But, I am working towards making that call. If anything, maybe I will cut the habit of being drawn to negative people. Misery loves company I guess. I think that I have ruined my past few relationship before they have even really started. I always figure that it won't last so why not just get it over with now? One of these days. I have only really started to recognize a lot of this since the beginning of last year. I just want results NOW, instant gratification LOL. Have a good one. DC
Posted by blkvettes on May 27, 2003, at 12:12:27
In reply to Re: DC AND LEXAPRO » blkvettes, posted by DC on May 27, 2003, at 11:26:24
> > Hi DC, I hope all goes well with the zoloft. You should see the shrink, you have nothing to lose!! Keep looking until you find one that makes you comfortable. Sorry about your childhood!!! Some of what you write strikes home with me. I also when going out would chug a drink or two if there were going to be a lot of people there. Or I would do this if meeting people I did not know. I also mask my insecurities and pain with sarcastic humor. I have written about this on other boards. Not sure what it means!!!!! Your post was not boring!!!! I could relate to it way to much!!! TAKE CARE!!!!!!
> > WAYNE
>
> Well, I am glad I didn't bore you too much LOL. I am starting to wonder if I almost don't want to find out everything about my childhood. Some things I remember and like I said the rest is more of a feeling that is was a dream. I hate when a family member brings up an occasion and I am just sitting there like "what are you talking about?" Sometimes I just agree and act as if I remember in order to cause less confusion with everyong. My grandmother also has a "feeling" that I might have been molested by my brother's father. Which I have no memories of that what so ever. I have a T-Shirt that I wore to a family get together once. It read: "People like you are the reason people like me need medication" and the funny part was that nobody was offended LOL. Or the sign I should put above the doorway: "Welcome to dysfunciton junction" LOL. All I know is that I am glad that it seems as if my son has skipped all of this. He is not socially shy AT ALL. I usually have a group of kids waiting for him to show so that they can be able to do anything. But, I am working towards making that call. If anything, maybe I will cut the habit of being drawn to negative people. Misery loves company I guess. I think that I have ruined my past few relationship before they have even really started. I always figure that it won't last so why not just get it over with now? One of these days. I have only really started to recognize a lot of this since the beginning of last year. I just want results NOW, instant gratification LOL. Have a good one. DCHi, the reason the family did not get the T-shirt is that they just dont get it. Im going to have to get me a few of those shirts made. I love them already!!!!! If you see someone walking around with one you know its got to be me. GOOD LUCK DC!!
WAYNE
Posted by BWII on May 27, 2003, at 16:04:30
In reply to Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by theo on May 26, 2003, at 10:53:00
Well, with the horrible withdrawl of Effexor XR I am switching to Lexapro 10 mg. I hate to see you are moving in the opposite direction since I am somewhat fearful of lexapro anyway. I do know that the "brain shocks" are too intense to drive or work or even be around people starting 24-40 hours after my last dose of effexor and have lasted a week before I broke down and took it again. I tried to stop about 5 times, and it is awful. Rage and vertigo were symptoms as well, hence my isolation.
All of us are different though, maybe both of us will benefit from the trade-off...
Posted by pumpkin on May 27, 2003, at 16:50:34
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by BWII on May 27, 2003, at 16:04:30
Have been on Lexapro for a few months now, and
still having problems with intense headaches
and upset stomachs. Found that regular asprin
helps, but the pain is in my "sinuses", and neck
area(s). Didn't have them until I started Lex.
My doctor keeps saying that it's allergies, but
I totally disagree. I guess I'm getting tired
of having to lay down all the time now!Went off Klonopin last Saturday. Have been having
some problems- but tolorable for now. My doctor
knows about this. Depression is still around,
but I feel more alive since going off Depakote
(awhile ago). However, it's not easy by far.Happy for you guys that are feeling better on the
Lex. Hope I get there someday, although it might
be on another AD.
Posted by theo on May 28, 2003, at 8:50:29
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by BWII on May 27, 2003, at 16:04:30
I'm 22 days with Lexapro and continuing it to give it a chance, trying to be patient. I may try and add an SNRI such as Strattera, instead of trying Effexor which is only one claiming to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine.
Posted by Napaba on May 28, 2003, at 10:04:42
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR??? » BWII, posted by theo on May 28, 2003, at 8:50:29
> Stay away from Effexor. It's a bad one. My Dr. switched me to Lexapro yesterday. Can anyone give me a scoop on what to expect?
The side effects I experience on Effexor include, but are not limited to:
Blurred vision
vivid nightmares
2-4 sweet outbreaks a day
easy bruising
vaginitis
severe joint pain (hip and neck)
acne
change in menstral cycle
SEVERE constipation
I'm 22 days with Lexapro and continuing it to give it a chance, trying to be patient. I may try and add an SNRI such as Strattera, instead of trying Effexor which is only one claiming to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine.
Posted by tm on May 28, 2003, at 10:10:05
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by blkvettes on May 26, 2003, at 12:16:28
> > I've been taking Lexapro for a few weeks and going to give it more time. Effexor XR claims to help with motivation, and the 10mg Lexapro seems to make me feel spacey and lack of motivation. Any input???
>
>
> Hi there, the side effects you describe are very normal. I felt that way for quite awhile.At a few weeks this is not near enough time for the med to work unless you get real lucky. You have to give it a good 8 weeks at least. Dont mess with going up or down with the dose. Just be patient and give it time. I hope it works for you. No med is going to work in a few weeks and they will all have side effects for weeks. TAKE CARE!!!!
> WAYNE
>
>
I'm new to all of this, I started suffering the first of March and I'm 44 yrs. old. I had no problems before that. and was on Paxil at first and did not like the side efffect. I have been on Lex for about four weeks(15mg). I still fight nausea, anxiety, and some depression. I take Xanax four times a day and the mornings are the pits. I have not lost motivation I just have a hard time getting started in the morning because of the anxiety. So Wayne it sounds like the Lex. is working for you and do you take anything else?
Thanks Tim
Posted by blkvettes on May 28, 2003, at 10:56:21
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by tm on May 28, 2003, at 10:10:05
> > > I've been taking Lexapro for a few weeks and going to give it more time. Effexor XR claims to help with motivation, and the 10mg Lexapro seems to make me feel spacey and lack of motivation. Any input???
> >
> >
> > Hi there, the side effects you describe are very normal. I felt that way for quite awhile.At a few weeks this is not near enough time for the med to work unless you get real lucky. You have to give it a good 8 weeks at least. Dont mess with going up or down with the dose. Just be patient and give it time. I hope it works for you. No med is going to work in a few weeks and they will all have side effects for weeks. TAKE CARE!!!!
> > WAYNE
> >
> >
> I'm new to all of this, I started suffering the first of March and I'm 44 yrs. old. I had no problems before that. and was on Paxil at first and did not like the side efffect. I have been on Lex for about four weeks(15mg). I still fight nausea, anxiety, and some depression. I take Xanax four times a day and the mornings are the pits. I have not lost motivation I just have a hard time getting started in the morning because of the anxiety. So Wayne it sounds like the Lex. is working for you and do you take anything else?
> Thanks Tim
>
>Hi Tim, just curious who bumped you up to 15mg at this stage? Were you diagnosed with depression and anxiety? Did you have panic attacks also? Well I will try to answer the best I can and remember everyone is different. My depression went away in the 5 to 6 week time frame. The anxiety took longer for me because of panic attacks. In fact if I do something I have not done in awhile I get anxiety. Im going to the mall today, so I will get anxiety when I get there. Then that fear will be gone. I do take xanax, I just take less than .5mg per day. I used to take more when things were much worse. I did not get this crap until I was almost 46 in the last year. The good thing is we did not have to suffer at an early age. I hope that makes you feel better!!! Any more questions, I will try to help!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 11:12:51
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR??? » theo, posted by Napaba on May 28, 2003, at 10:04:42
> > Stay away from Effexor. It's a bad one. My Dr. switched me to Lexapro yesterday. Can anyone give me a scoop on what to expect?
>
> The side effects I experience on Effexor include, but are not limited to:
>
> Blurred vision
> vivid nightmares
> 2-4 sweet outbreaks a day
> easy bruising
> vaginitis
> severe joint pain (hip and neck)
> acne
> change in menstral cycle
> SEVERE constipation
>
>
> I'm 22 days with Lexapro and continuing it to give it a chance, trying to be patient. I may try and add an SNRI such as Strattera, instead of trying Effexor which is only one claiming to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine.
>
>I experienced many of these same SE's w/Lex. But I am glad to say it was worth it to suffer through them to get to where I am now. It's like a new lease on life, I feel like "MY OLD SELF" again....depression and anxiety pretty much alleviated and I can get up in the morning and get things DONE!!
PLEASE don't get discouraged, give the Lex time to work (for me it took about 9 weeks), and you may be the next "Butterfly"!!!
PS - if curious about "butterfly" story, go to old post and read how Okpolosi "TRANSFORMED"
Posted by Napaba on May 28, 2003, at 11:48:09
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 11:12:51
Did your side effects go away? Or are you still experiencing them? For me I don't feel the side effects I experience on Effexor are worth the benefits. I'm not depressed on Effexor, but I feel and look auful. I take meds to sleep at night and something for the joint pain during the day (between 6-10 mortrin, advil, or Alieve).
I will check out the "transformed" post
> > > Stay away from Effexor. It's a bad one. My Dr. switched me to Lexapro yesterday. Can anyone give me a scoop on what to expect?
> >
> > The side effects I experience on Effexor include, but are not limited to:
> >
> > Blurred vision
> > vivid nightmares
> > 2-4 sweet outbreaks a day
> > easy bruising
> > vaginitis
> > severe joint pain (hip and neck)
> > acne
> > change in menstral cycle
> > SEVERE constipation
> >
> >
> > I'm 22 days with Lexapro and continuing it to give it a chance, trying to be patient. I may try and add an SNRI such as Strattera, instead of trying Effexor which is only one claiming to effect both serotonin and norepinephrine.
> >
> >
>
> I experienced many of these same SE's w/Lex. But I am glad to say it was worth it to suffer through them to get to where I am now. It's like a new lease on life, I feel like "MY OLD SELF" again....depression and anxiety pretty much alleviated and I can get up in the morning and get things DONE!!
>
> PLEASE don't get discouraged, give the Lex time to work (for me it took about 9 weeks), and you may be the next "Butterfly"!!!
>
>
> PS - if curious about "butterfly" story, go to old post and read how Okpolosi "TRANSFORMED"
Posted by tm on May 28, 2003, at 13:10:15
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by blkvettes on May 28, 2003, at 10:56:21
> > > > I've been taking Lexapro for a few weeks and going to give it more time. Effexor XR claims to help with motivation, and the 10mg Lexapro seems to make me feel spacey and lack of motivation. Any input???
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi there, the side effects you describe are very normal. I felt that way for quite awhile.At a few weeks this is not near enough time for the med to work unless you get real lucky. You have to give it a good 8 weeks at least. Dont mess with going up or down with the dose. Just be patient and give it time. I hope it works for you. No med is going to work in a few weeks and they will all have side effects for weeks. TAKE CARE!!!!
> > > WAYNE
> > >
> > >
> > I'm new to all of this, I started suffering the first of March and I'm 44 yrs. old. I had no problems before that. and was on Paxil at first and did not like the side efffect. I have been on Lex for about four weeks(15mg). I still fight nausea, anxiety, and some depression. I take Xanax four times a day and the mornings are the pits. I have not lost motivation I just have a hard time getting started in the morning because of the anxiety. So Wayne it sounds like the Lex. is working for you and do you take anything else?
> > Thanks Tim
> >
> >
>
> Hi Tim, just curious who bumped you up to 15mg at this stage? Were you diagnosed with depression and anxiety? Did you have panic attacks also? Well I will try to answer the best I can and remember everyone is different. My depression went away in the 5 to 6 week time frame. The anxiety took longer for me because of panic attacks. In fact if I do something I have not done in awhile I get anxiety. Im going to the mall today, so I will get anxiety when I get there. Then that fear will be gone. I do take xanax, I just take less than .5mg per day. I used to take more when things were much worse. I did not get this crap until I was almost 46 in the last year. The good thing is we did not have to suffer at an early age. I hope that makes you feel better!!! Any more questions, I will try to help!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
> WAYNE
>Wayne,
My doc raised my level. My Doc. has the same problems that I do so that gives me some comfort. I went to the hospital with chest pains that I have been having for 13 yrs., but never went to the emergency room for. I went to my own Doctor years ago and I found out that taking 1000 mg of Ibuprophen would make it go away, but this time it would not. So I went to the emergency room on a Saturday and they did all the tests and I was in good shape. On Tuesday I came home from work just scared that I was going to die and leave my wife and four kids behind. I was then on a downward slide. I am no longer scared of death. I have been in Ga. for a year now and had lived in Chas. SC since 65. I now get into trouble when I go back to Chas., don't know why. I have a close knit family. My dad also suffers and has been for 42 yrs. My doc. says it sounds like I have Anxiety and depression. I have good weeks, but when I go home I come back and suffer for 10 days or so. I get depressed because I feel bad for so long. I am going to Jacksonville next week and it will be a tough morning, but I am hoping I will get over it once I get on the road. My wife and I have been making this same trip for ten years.Thanks Tim
>
Posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 19:23:06
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR??? » Mariposa, posted by Napaba on May 28, 2003, at 11:48:09
> Did your side effects go away? Or are you still experiencing them? For me I don't feel the side effects I experience on Effexor are worth the benefits. I'm not depressed on Effexor, but I feel and look auful. I take meds to sleep at night and something for the joint pain during the day (between 6-10 mortrin, advil, or Alieve).
>
Yes, SE's have all gone away, except mild occassional jaw clenching.Much of the worst of the SE's were gone by 6th week for me, but still didn't feel "BETTER" until 9th week. Had a pretty rough time w/anxiety-depression 4th-5th weeks, that's when DR upped dosage from 5mg to 10mg.
Posted by Ally on May 28, 2003, at 20:45:19
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I'm fairly new to lexapro- have been taking it for about 3 weeks now....My doc started me on 10 mg, went for follow- up appt & was bumped up to 20 mg...have felt nothing, no side-effects, maybe a little more insomnia than usual...am wondering if this is right for me...
Posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 20:59:22
In reply to New to lexapro, posted by Ally on May 28, 2003, at 20:45:19
> I'm fairly new to lexapro- have been taking it for about 3 weeks now....My doc started me on 10 mg, went for follow- up appt & was bumped up to 20 mg...have felt nothing, no side-effects, maybe a little more insomnia than usual...am wondering if this is right for me...
I had a terrible time w/SE's, but now I'm doing really GREAT on Lex
Are you taking other meds also?
Lex is the only med I have ever taken, so I don't know if I would have bad SE's with other meds. Maybe you are one of those who will have an easier time of it?
I think 3 weeks is a little early to tell if it will work for you. Most of the literature, studies, DRs, say it takes 6 - 8 weeks. For me it was 9 weeks.
Hope this helps and good luck!!
Posted by Ally on May 29, 2003, at 0:05:58
In reply to Re: New to lexapro » Ally, posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 20:59:22
> I had a terrible time w/SE's, but now I'm doing really GREAT on Lex
>
> Are you taking other meds also?
>
> Lex is the only med I have ever taken, so I don't know if I would have bad SE's with other meds. Maybe you are one of those who will have an easier time of it?
>
> I think 3 weeks is a little early to tell if it will work for you. Most of the literature, studies, DRs, say it takes 6 - 8 weeks. For me it was 9 weeks.
>
> Hope this helps and good luck!!Thanks! Not taking any other meds & this is the 1st I've been on for depression. Glad to hear you've had great results..I will give it some more time & hope to start feeling better, more motivated...I was surprised b/c my doc acted like I should've been feeling results in 2 weeks, but after reading the posts here, seems it takes a lot longer.
Posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 5:22:15
In reply to Re: New to lexapro, posted by Ally on May 29, 2003, at 0:05:58
> > I had a terrible time w/SE's, but now I'm doing really GREAT on Lex
> >
> > Are you taking other meds also?
> >
> > Lex is the only med I have ever taken, so I don't know if I would have bad SE's with other meds. Maybe you are one of those who will have an easier time of it?
> >
> > I think 3 weeks is a little early to tell if it will work for you. Most of the literature, studies, DRs, say it takes 6 - 8 weeks. For me it was 9 weeks.
> >
> > Hope this helps and good luck!!
>
> Thanks! Not taking any other meds & this is the 1st I've been on for depression. Glad to hear you've had great results..I will give it some more time & hope to start feeling better, more motivated...I was surprised b/c my doc acted like I should've been feeling results in 2 weeks, but after reading the posts here, seems it takes a lot longer.
>
I'm also new to this my doctor raised my to 15mg after two weeks. I also take .75 mg of Xanax four times a day. I normally wake up with anxiety and sometimes suffer with that all day for a few weeks which causes depression, at that point I just think negative. I agree, with all I have read I'm willing to give it more time to see the final results. Mine all started with a panic attack in March. I wish you the best of luck, I know it's tough. I get some relief by reading these postings.Tim
>
Posted by cswife on May 29, 2003, at 5:31:58
In reply to Re: New to lexapro, posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 5:22:15
Just wanted to thank all of you for continuing to post your experiences. I'm not on Lexapro, but my husband is, and understanding what he is feeling helps me to help him. He's only been on it a little over a week. He had a great day on Tuesday, but yesterday was awful. The doc told him he would feel better "immediately". Evidently the doc has never taken Lex.
Thanks again,
C's wife
Posted by blkvettes on May 29, 2003, at 7:24:35
In reply to Re: New to lexapro, posted by cswife on May 29, 2003, at 5:31:58
> Just wanted to thank all of you for continuing to post your experiences. I'm not on Lexapro, but my husband is, and understanding what he is feeling helps me to help him. He's only been on it a little over a week. He had a great day on Tuesday, but yesterday was awful. The doc told him he would feel better "immediately". Evidently the doc has never taken Lex.
> Thanks again,
> C's wifeHi, the doctor must be a family doctor and not someone in the mental health field. If its the right med, somewhere between 4 to 8 weeks things should really start to get better. By the way thumbs up to you for looking for answers for your husband!!!! TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Mariposa on May 29, 2003, at 11:39:39
In reply to Re: New to lexapro, posted by cswife on May 29, 2003, at 5:31:58
> Just wanted to thank all of you for continuing to post your experiences. I'm not on Lexapro, but my husband is, and understanding what he is feeling helps me to help him. He's only been on it a little over a week. He had a great day on Tuesday, but yesterday was awful. The doc told him he would feel better "immediately". Evidently the doc has never taken Lex.
> Thanks again,
> C's wifeI'm not really sure why the DR said what he said, "immediately" is just not possible!!!
It takes time for the body to adjust and for the meds to get into your system. Some people who have posted here have shown improvement in as little as 2-3 weeks, but I have not read ANY posts that indicated this med would work right away.
Just a bit of a warning.....if your husband's experience goes like mine....I got worse (anxiety and depression) befor I got better. The only thing that kept me going was the GREAT PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD!!!
BEST OF LUCK!!
Posted by lil' jimi on May 29, 2003, at 14:07:51
In reply to Advice please..., posted by pumpkin on May 27, 2003, at 16:50:34
> Have been on Lexapro for a few months now, and
> still having problems with intense headaches
> and upset stomachs. Found that regular asprin
> helps, but the pain is in my "sinuses", and neck
> area(s). Didn't have them until I started Lex.
> My doctor keeps saying that it's allergies, but
> I totally disagree. I guess I'm getting tired
> of having to lay down all the time now!
>
> Went off Klonopin last Saturday. Have been having
> some problems- but tolorable for now. My doctor
> knows about this. Depression is still around,
> but I feel more alive since going off Depakote
> (awhile ago). However, it's not easy by far.
>
> Happy for you guys that are feeling better on the
> Lex. Hope I get there someday, although it might
> be on another AD.
>hi pumpkin!
great to read your post here again .... thanks for your update.
sorry it has been so long and hard for you there .... for what it's worth i'm pulling for you!
you have been hanging in there for a while now .... i can see where it would be hard to differentiate SEs from the different meds .... although it sounds like maybe lex is giving you a hard time.
i know nothing about klonopin nor depakote.
i'm still on my one and only: lexapro has been good to me..... i hope it works out for you .... you certainly have been giving it a good try .... advise? (?) ....keep on keeping on!
if you were to have to try another AD, which one would you think it might be? for instance, should lex try to poop out, i'd consider effexor ..... but i have not heard of any lex poop outs yet!
you know, i'm just not sure what advice you might want despite the subject line of your post ..... could you give me a hint, maybe? thanks!
TAKE CARE!!!!!!! (and a 'hey!' to wayne!!)!
~ jim
Posted by Napaba on May 29, 2003, at 14:54:51
In reply to Re: Advice please... » pumpkin, posted by lil' jimi on May 29, 2003, at 14:07:51
> > Have been on Lexapro for a few months now, and
> > still having problems with intense headaches
> > and upset stomachs. Found that regular asprin
> > helps, but the pain is in my "sinuses", and neck
> > area(s). Didn't have them until I started Lex.
> > My doctor keeps saying that it's allergies, but
> > I totally disagree. I guess I'm getting tired
> > of having to lay down all the time now!
> >
> > Went off Klonopin last Saturday. Have been having
> > some problems- but tolorable for now. My doctor
> > knows about this. Depression is still around,
> > but I feel more alive since going off Depakote
> > (awhile ago). However, it's not easy by far.
> >
> > Happy for you guys that are feeling better on the
> > Lex. Hope I get there someday, although it might
> > be on another AD.
> >
>
> hi pumpkin!
>
> great to read your post here again .... thanks for your update.
>
> sorry it has been so long and hard for you there .... for what it's worth i'm pulling for you!
>
> you have been hanging in there for a while now .... i can see where it would be hard to differentiate SEs from the different meds .... although it sounds like maybe lex is giving you a hard time.
>
> i know nothing about klonopin nor depakote.
>
> i'm still on my one and only: lexapro has been good to me..... i hope it works out for you .... you certainly have been giving it a good try .... advise? (?) ....keep on keeping on!
>
> if you were to have to try another AD, which one would you think it might be? for instance, should lex try to poop out, i'd consider effexor ..... but i have not heard of any lex poop outs yet!
>
> you know, i'm just not sure what advice you might want despite the subject line of your post ..... could you give me a hint, maybe? thanks!
>
> TAKE CARE!!!!!!! (and a 'hey!' to wayne!!)!
> ~ jim
STAY AWAY FROM EFFEXOR. It should be removed from the market. I take it and have been switched to Lex, I'm not sure I'm going to take the Lexapro though. I need to do more research. If your concidering Effexor look into the the posts from those who are taking it or trying to get off it. The side effects are numerous.
Posted by BWII on May 29, 2003, at 15:48:56
In reply to Re: Advice please..., posted by Napaba on May 29, 2003, at 14:54:51
Well, 2nd full day with Lexapro 10mg after 3 days without Effexor XR.
The brain shocks seem to finally have left, as I have also taken multi-vitamins and continued my Depacote (1 year into it).
The Depacote seems to have no effect since the Effexor was overpowering everything. With the Effexor, I was even able to drink 2-3 times as much with a clear head, which cannot be good on the body.
Posted by lil' jimi on May 29, 2003, at 16:32:13
In reply to Re: Advice please..., posted by Napaba on May 29, 2003, at 14:54:51
hi Napaba!
> STAY AWAY FROM EFFEXOR. It should be removed from the market. I take it and have been switched to Lex, I'm not sure I'm going to take the Lexapro though. I need to do more research. If your concidering Effexor look into the the posts from those who are taking it or trying to get off it. The side effects are numerous.
>
>And thank you for the forewarning! ....Very much!!
i have had my doubts about effexor and continue to be very doubtful about my gp's suggestion/threat, but i have wanted to get feedback from folks like yourself..... Thanks again!
we(los lexos)'re hoping that it never comes to having to go to another SSRI .... but i have been considering the options .... options i'm hoping i never need.
i have read a lot of effexor tragedies here abouts.
which effexor SEs did you experience?
thanks again for you post .... keep on posting!
~ jim
Posted by Napaba on May 30, 2003, at 11:09:08
In reply to Re: Advice please... » Napaba, posted by lil' jimi on May 29, 2003, at 16:32:13
Hi jim
The side effects I experience on Effexor are:
These are the ones that didn't go away after the first couple of months.
Severe joint pain (hip and shoulder/neck area - I take so much Motrin, Advil, Alieve its unreal)
Severe constipation
Vivid/weird dreams (I've had them about weird things like aliens to insisting people are talking about my hair growing 10 inches in day)
Vaginitis (never had this problem before)
Messed up periods (before Effexor always 28 days, now I never know, it could be anywhere from 30-40 days)
Blurred vision (to the point it's hard to drive)
Bruising (I get bruises from the slightest bump - I can't wear shorts or short sleeves because people ask what’s wrong)
Developed acne
Brian shivers (if a miss one dose)None of these symptoms are things I experienced before Effexor, I've lowered my dose from 150 mgs a day to 75 and noticed the joint pain in my shoulder/neck area has lessened, but my depression has increased.
My concern is if I notice all of these side effects, what is it doing to my body that I'm not aware of?
I had other symptoms, like lose of appetite, insomnia, and always tired, but they went away after the first month or so.
So tell me about Lexapro. I still haven't started the switch. If the side effects are as severe as those brought on by Effexor then I'm going back to the doctor. I'm not going through Effexor withdraw for nothing.
hi Napaba!
>
> > STAY AWAY FROM EFFEXOR. It should be removed from the market. I take it and have been switched to Lex, I'm not sure I'm going to take the Lexapro though. I need to do more research. If your concidering Effexor look into the the posts from those who are taking it or trying to get off it. The side effects are numerous.
> >
> >
>
> And thank you for the forewarning! ....Very much!!
>
> i have had my doubts about effexor and continue to be very doubtful about my gp's suggestion/threat, but i have wanted to get feedback from folks like yourself..... Thanks again!
>
> we(los lexos)'re hoping that it never comes to having to go to another SSRI .... but i have been considering the options .... options i'm hoping i never need.
>
> i have read a lot of effexor tragedies here abouts.
>
> which effexor SEs did you experience?
>
> thanks again for you post .... keep on posting!
>
> ~ jim
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