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Posted by vandy on January 23, 2004, at 20:09:03
In reply to Re: Costs of Lexapro Wellbutrin, posted by bluesfan on January 23, 2004, at 11:59:53
You're right. That's a dose. (he laughs at his own feeble joke) But seriously, does your health care cover 90 day prescriptions by mail order. For chronic conditions you can get a long term prescription filled at 1/2 price by mail order. It's worth checking out. Merck-Medco (now a different name) comes to mind as one of the first providers in that field. The health care companies save by the bulk purchase of pharmas and negotiate to pass part of it along to you.
> I wish mine was that cheap. I'm paying $60 at my hospital pharmacy for a 30 count bottle of 10mg of Lexapro.
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> > I was wondering. My lex seems really expensive, even with employers health insurance.
> > Lexapro, 10 mg, quantity=60, $35.15
> > Wellbutrin, 200 mg, quantity=60, $60
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> > Does that seem like a lot to you? It sure does to me.
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Posted by Journeyman on January 24, 2004, at 13:02:07
In reply to Has no one experienced this?, posted by KathrynLex on January 23, 2004, at 17:10:23
Hi K,
It's awkward, isn't it, when you find yourself in the middle of listening to you don't know what. You're not alone. Here's a snippet of my own experience in this area. While not exactly the same, it may be helpful.
I was teaching a class the other day and all of a sudden I had no idea what the connection was between the example I was giving and the original point it was supposed to illustrate. This sort of thing happens to me from time to time. 28 pairs of eyes looked at me while I said, "Where was I going with this? What were we talking about before?" Fortunately, after an awkward silence, someone actually happened to be listening and reminded me of the original thought, at which point I was able to continue. This kind of episode could result from getting insufficient sleep, or there might be some connection between it and the Lex; although yesterday when I visited my p/doc, we discussed the similar effects between caffeine and Lexapro, so that's maybe not it. Everybody forgets things, thank goodness, or we'd have competing memories for what time an appointment is today, vs what we had for breakfast five years ago today.
Perhaps it's not exactly the same thing, but it may be similar. I read recently that forgetting where you put your keys is not uncommon. It's when you find them and you don't have an "Oh yeh, now I remember putting them there" moment that it's more likely to be an issue.
Are you getting 8 or so hours (in a row) of sleep at night?
Do you do caffeine?
Are you formulating a response to someone's conversation without hearing them through, thereby maybe missing an important thread or two of information that would keep you clued in?
Do you find it difficult not to look around at other things in the room while someone is speaking to you? (a tv monitor, someone entering the room, a hunky bronzed Adonis lithely easing his handsome muscular frame across the room as his gaze penetrates first your eyes - then your mind - and suddenly your whole world? [if so, you may be granted a bit of leniency on that one])
If your thinking was a little muddled before, is it possible the Lex is just clearing things up a bit and that's why your thoughts seem to be racing around more? It's probably worth discussing these things with your p/doc the next time your see her/him.
Since you're undergoing a relatively new experience that has enormous importance to your life, it's not at all surprising that you might be dwelling on this experience more than you will down the road, and it's sometimes borrowing from your usual attention span.
Good luck. And if you didn't follow this all the way through, it's okay to go back and read it again. :-)
Journeyman
Posted by simus on January 24, 2004, at 13:30:57
In reply to Re: Has no one experienced this? » KathrynLex, posted by Journeyman on January 24, 2004, at 13:02:07
> a hunky bronzed Adonis lithely easing his handsome muscular frame across the room as his gaze penetrates first your eyes - then your mind - and suddenly your whole world?
Ohhhh...uhhhh...yeah... Sorry, what were we talking about? I got distracted for a minute. Oh yeah, "has no one experienced this?" Yes, all the time. I hate it when that happens.
(Sorry, I have to laugh once in a while in the midst of the tears.)
Posted by KathrynLex on January 24, 2004, at 14:13:27
In reply to Re: Has no one experienced this? » KathrynLex, posted by Journeyman on January 24, 2004, at 13:02:07
Thanks to everyone who responded, and to all of you on the board. It's an amazing cyber community where I don't feel so isolated and strange for being on meds. Your support is greatly appreciated and I hope I've also been something of help to many of you.
K.
Posted by kellieann7 on January 24, 2004, at 16:25:34
In reply to Ladies on lex. please respond!, posted by sexylexy on January 22, 2004, at 20:47:13
Lexy,
I have been on Lex for almost 2 months. I was 14 days late on my last cycle. Part of the reason I am on Lex is because I am having problems getting pregnant, and my baby fever in on HIGH ALERT! Before I started Lex, I had a 21 day cycle, so 14 days late is very strange for me. However, I know Lex is working, because I wasn't stressed (or picking out baby names and obsessing) because I was late. I had all the same symptoms and side effects as people here. I feel very energized and happy for the most part.
Posted by kellieann7 on January 24, 2004, at 16:38:47
In reply to Re: Need info - pleeeaaassseee, posted by Mrs C. on January 23, 2004, at 17:55:53
I have been on Lex for almost 2 months, and am a cleaning freak! I have never been thrilled with housework, but sincec I started on Lex, once I start cleaning I don't want to stop. Trust me, this is not a bad thing. I am losing weight (due to an increase in my activity level).
The pros: I am much more active, cheery, and I am excited again about life. PMS was a breeze this month, and nothing seems to irritate me. As far as sexual effects, my desire has increased, but I think this is because I feel better about myself.
The cons I have noticed: The jaw clenching is a problem. My jaw and ears hurt so badly sometimes that I can't open my mouth (and since Lex has definitely made me more talkative, this is a bad thing). I also have constant wrist and thumb joint pain (I think from clenching my fists??) and at times I can't turn my wrist at all.
Posted by Brown eyed girl on January 24, 2004, at 19:13:07
In reply to Lexapro side-effects, posted by Mandy Roberts on January 5, 2004, at 10:54:06
I am on my 5th day of lex. Having some bad nausea and my insomnia has gotten worse any suggestions.
Posted by Missy K on January 24, 2004, at 20:17:01
In reply to Re: Need info - pleeeaaassseee, posted by LynneDa on January 23, 2004, at 13:35:17
Hey everyone.
Last week I was posting complaining about wicked anxiety attacks. I thought, in the interest of the other new users, that I should say that they are gone. The depression lifted almost right away, and I'm sleeping better (not all night, but it's a bit better each night). The only complaint I have is (this is intimate, but nothing is really sacred here, is it?) my inability to "get all the way there", so to speak (I believe it is called inorgasmia?). I still enjoy it, but I'm not myself, you know? But this is a small complaint compared to everything else. Thank you all for getting me through that first week, that was tough, but worth it to feel as good as I do now (pleasant side effect, I lost a good deal of weight, now I have to keep it off with my appetite returning.)
Posted by Mrs C. on January 24, 2004, at 22:33:17
In reply to getting better, posted by Missy K on January 24, 2004, at 20:17:01
Hi MissyK, I am so glad to hear that you are feeling better! I wish you luck with the other intimate detail. I do hear from others that it will return slowly to normal. I have not had that problem myself luckily. However I do wish I had experienced the loss of appetite and weight loss that some of you have talked about. I am struggling right now to lose 20 pounds before our vacation in April. My weight is not related to the lexapro at all. I've needed to lose this for some time now and I think that now that I'm feeling better I have the strenght and willpower I need. Well, continued good mental health to you. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs C. on January 24, 2004, at 22:36:12
In reply to Re: Has no one experienced this? » Journeyman, posted by simus on January 24, 2004, at 13:30:57
Richard, there you go again! How do you come up with these things? Anyway, I'm glad you do. Thanks for the laugh! Mrs. C
Posted by KathrynLex on January 25, 2004, at 1:00:29
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by Brown eyed girl on January 24, 2004, at 19:13:07
Hi Brown Eyed Girl,
I've heard that Tylenol PM can help with the insomnia. I never took a sleeping pill to get through the insomnia, which lasted about 4 wks.
For the nausea I can only suggest really mild foods that aren't hard to digest like soup, toast, yogurt etc... This should keep the nausea from getting worse.
Remember that all the side effects you're experiencing are temporary and they will go away in the next couple of weeks.
K.
Posted by KathrynLex on January 25, 2004, at 1:04:30
In reply to getting better, posted by Missy K on January 24, 2004, at 20:17:01
Missy K,
It's wonderful that you're feeling better. Getting rid of depression is such a relief, and I love hearing success stories! You'll start sleeping through the night again very soon and I'm wishing you continued success.
K.
Posted by Bali on January 25, 2004, at 10:32:45
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by Brown eyed girl on January 24, 2004, at 19:13:07
Brown eyed girl,
Melatonin might also help with your insomnia. I suffered from that for about a month, but every day I seemed to be able to sleep a little more and a little better. Now, after 3 months on Lex, I am sleeping through the night, no problem. I also don't need the melatonin anymore. As far as the nausea, I didn't find anything to actually take it away, but I only had the nausea for about a week. I ate saltines and drank water and lost weight....but appetite came back second week and my stomach was back to normal. Just hang in there...it will go away, promise! ~Bali> I am on my 5th day of lex. Having some bad nausea and my insomnia has gotten worse any suggestions.
Posted by hanging on on January 25, 2004, at 10:55:30
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by Brown eyed girl on January 24, 2004, at 19:13:07
I had a rough time with my stomach for the first week or two. Not too much to do about it, but it really did pass. I never thought it would and didn't know if I would be able to stay on lex, but it did go away. I still have little to no appetite in the morning, but can eat pretty well in the evening. I'm on day about 19. Still waiting to feel less anxious and depressed, but don't seem to have anymore se's.
Hang in there. This board is great for support so stick around. :-)
Posted by Gator on January 25, 2004, at 11:51:12
In reply to Re: scared and confused, posted by vandy on January 23, 2004, at 20:04:05
Vandy,
That is a great way of looking at it!! I chuckled when I read your post. The next time he asks me why I need a chemical to help me feel better I am going to use that water and air are chemicals too. Thanks for the ammo!
Gator
Posted by bobbiedobbs on January 25, 2004, at 13:03:20
In reply to Special Effects, posted by Journeyman on January 20, 2004, at 22:19:38
Lexapro and Ritalin - strange bedfellows?
Wanted sage counsel from active lex-site about any experiences combining the above medications -I am an adult lexapro user, apparently prescribed the ritalin add-on to help with excessive sleep (not outright fatigue or obvious depression, but low motivation) and inability to focus. The "R" word is scary to me because of all the press re Attention Deficit disorder and kids. Has anyone ever heard of this med match? I had suggested Lexapro augmented with Wellbutrin to help with the slowness and the sexual side-effects as well documented by numerous others. My doctor wants to try Ritalin and Lexapro first, if that doesn't work, perhaps Geodone (which I've never even heard of).
Any help would be much appreciated. I'm kind of losing my already fragile sense of who I am. Phil
Posted by vandy on January 25, 2004, at 13:13:50
In reply to Re: scared and confused » vandy, posted by Gator on January 25, 2004, at 11:51:12
I wish I was there to hear it.
"Hey, you put that H two Oh down right this minute. You want to develop chemical dependency?""Are you snorting that Oh two again? What kind of an example does that set for the children? Don't try to defend yourself by telling me it's only 20% Oh Two. The rest is mostly N two and that's ANOTHER chemical!"
Posted by Bali on January 25, 2004, at 13:45:53
In reply to Re: Special Effects, posted by bobbiedobbs on January 25, 2004, at 13:03:20
Phil, There is another Lex group that I occasionally visit and there was a person posting on there a month or so ago who takes/took Ritalin with the Lex. You might want to check out this group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lexapro/
~Bali
Posted by lelebug on January 25, 2004, at 18:27:38
In reply to Re: Ladies on lex. please respond!, posted by sip on January 23, 2004, at 13:35:05
Lexy-
I'm so glad someone asked about this. I haven't read anything on the site about periods and Lex yet. I have been on lex for about 16 days, and I'm about 6 days late for my period this month. I was starting to get a little worried about it. But in the back of my head kept telling myself that it was just my body getting use to the new meds. I haven't had any symptoms of pms or anything else. So it's been kind of a nice break. I'm sure once our bodies get use to this we'll be back on schedule. It is nice to know I'm not the only one experiencing this though.
Posted by lepus on January 25, 2004, at 18:37:26
In reply to Re: Ladies on lex. please respond!, posted by lelebug on January 25, 2004, at 18:27:38
I have been on Lex for about 19 days and I am late with my period and having the worst PMS symptoms ever. I am cramping, can't stop crying and frankly am feeling suicidal. My face has broken out horrendously. I don't bother to tell my doctor because he would never believe it was the Lex. I am not sure it is either 100% but it seems like something is wrong.
God, I just feel terrible. I am also on 1mg Klonopin twice a day, 1000mg Depakote ER and 25 mg Seroquel when I need it. Dx'd Bipolar II. Does anyone have any idea why I am feeling so horrible??
Posted by Mrs C. on January 25, 2004, at 20:39:47
In reply to Ladies on lex. please respond! FEELING HORRIBLE, posted by lepus on January 25, 2004, at 18:37:26
My best guess is that you are in transition. A short adjustment period between feeling lousy and feeling better. At that "special" time of the month everything becomes more dramatic and intense. Just ride it out. Drink lots of water, relax and try having a cup of tea. Put some sweat pants on and watch tv. You'll be feeling better in no time. I know it seems terrible right now but we all have those months when we just want to have all our reproductive organs removed. Add emotional distress to the hormone level and you have one messed up system. Calm down because I bet the stress of wondering what is wrong with you is only making you feel worse. I have been there and I know what I am talking about. You will be fine, trust me. Keep coming to this board, we all help eachother a great deal! Good luck. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs C. on January 25, 2004, at 20:42:13
In reply to Ladies on lex. please respond! FEELING HORRIBLE, posted by lepus on January 25, 2004, at 18:37:26
I just read your message again and I feel that I must ask you to call someone about your suicidal thoughts. You need help from someone who is live and in person, not cyber friends. Of course we are here for you but I strongly urge you to call someone NOW! Mrs. C
Posted by Jayslace on January 25, 2004, at 20:51:14
In reply to Ladies on lex. please respond! FEELING HORRIBLE, posted by lepus on January 25, 2004, at 18:37:26
Lepus, I'm agreeing with Mrs. C on everything she said. Including calling someone. Your life is so important, much more than what you think right now. Our body chemicals can make us feel so sad sometimes as can the weather, and just things that go around us in life, but let's not let that stop that from living completely. Pick up your phone and start dialing. And if you can't do that, just keep emailing this board, we will gladly keep emailing you back. We are real people hear who have been through so much, some close to what you have (me 3 times, but no more!! ). I'm a yahoo messenger, with Jayslace. Clue there :-)
We're always here for you !!!!
Put your arms around yourself and know that's from me.
Ruthie
Posted by bobbiedobbs on January 25, 2004, at 22:45:24
In reply to Phil please read, posted by Bali on January 25, 2004, at 13:45:53
> Phil, There is another Lex group that I occasionally visit and there was a person posting on there a month or so ago who takes/took Ritalin with the Lex. You might want to check out this group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Lexapro/
> ~BaliThanks for the lead, Bali. There seems to be a wealth of info and a good vehicle for info-sharing here. Hopefully this will help. Phil
Posted by simus on January 25, 2004, at 23:01:12
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by Bali on January 25, 2004, at 10:32:45
> Brown eyed girl,
> Melatonin might also help with your insomnia.Be careful with the melatonin. I had a bad reaction from it - bad anxiety.
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