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Posted by Chacha on March 30, 2003, at 14:15:47
Hi I just started Lexapro a fews days ago, and all I have done is sleep and I have also experienced diahrea which is not normal for me. I was wondering if these things will go away soon, or do I need to try and reduce my 10 mg dose to 5 mg. as my pharmacy had suggested?
Posted by KRM123 on March 30, 2003, at 15:58:14
In reply to Just started, posted by Chacha on March 30, 2003, at 14:15:47
I have the same problem with Lexapro. This is my 2nd week and I am planning on weening myself off the drug, but in doing so I can see if 5mg works better for me. The tiredness was something that I just could not handle. The Dr. gave me Provigil to help but I was still tired just couldn't fall asleep which was worse.
I would either start off at 5mg and work your way up or go on 10mg for a couple weeks and see if it gets better. Take care.
Posted by susan b. anthony on March 30, 2003, at 16:46:40
In reply to Just started, posted by Chacha on March 30, 2003, at 14:15:47
> Hi I just started Lexapro a fews days ago, and all I have done is sleep and I have also experienced diahrea which is not normal for me. I was wondering if these things will go away soon, or do I need to try and reduce my 10 mg dose to 5 mg. as my pharmacy had suggested?
Hi - I am on week 3 of 10 mg and the extra sleep is for me a godsend as i was having troublr sleeping between the PMS and all the anxiety. I find that the runs will go away - just try to watch what u eat.
Good Luck
Posted by Okpolosi on March 31, 2003, at 10:59:16
In reply to Just started, posted by Chacha on March 30, 2003, at 14:15:47
> Hi I just started Lexapro a fews days ago, and all I have done is sleep and I have also experienced diahrea which is not normal for me. I was wondering if these things will go away soon, or do I need to try and reduce my 10 mg dose to 5 mg. as my pharmacy had suggested?
I started on 5mg of Lex and I had the same SE's you mention PLUS!!! These side effects usually go away in time. I am in week 9 and have no SE's, just a little jaw clenching, but that too is diminishing daily.
Hang TOUGH and we'll all be pulling for you and watching your progress!!!
Posted by baracuda on April 1, 2003, at 1:10:57
In reply to Re: Just started » Chacha, posted by Okpolosi on March 31, 2003, at 10:59:16
im on my 3rd week of lex and im finding that im getting a bit less tired in the morning - but i can totally relate to what your feeling. you should try to give it the full run- from what im reading, the se start to fade off as the drug kicks in...
good luck to you!
Posted by Hollygirl on April 1, 2003, at 16:44:10
In reply to Just started, posted by Chacha on March 30, 2003, at 14:15:47
> Hi I just started Lexapro a fews days ago, and all I have done is sleep and I have also experienced diahrea which is not normal for me. I was wondering if these things will go away soon, or do I need to try and reduce my 10 mg dose to 5 mg. as my pharmacy had suggested?
I was on 10 mg Lex for 8 weeks and the extreme fatigue never went away for me. However, after the fisrt 2 weeks, most of the other side effects did. I would definitely stick it out for 6 - 8 weeks so your body can adjust to it since everyone reacts differently. Good luck!
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