Effects Of Lexapro (Page 2) (Top voted first)

I want to know if lexepro is effective the for symtoms of depression and anxiety and what side effects can I expect when I first start taking it?

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I have been on Lexapro for about 4 days and feel only slightly better. It does take a few weeks. I also have had problems sleeping and sweating. I am speaking to my doc today for a follow up and will advise if there is a concern about the liver profile situation.

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CAN THIS DRUG HAVE A NEGITIVE RESPONSE IN THE FIRST TWO WEEKS SUCH AS FEELINGS OF DEEP ANGER?

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Has anyone experienced a manic episode while taking Lexapro?

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I went off of Lexapro back in November and went on Welbutrin. Welbutrin helped my libido but I was getting angry for no reason. I've been switched to Cymbalta but the side effect of sweating is too much. I sweat if I do anything. I think I will just stop taking medications and see what it's like to feel normal. I've only been on meds for two years. I'm tired of the side effects and the numb fellings.

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I am taking a 40 mg dose of lexapro daily. Which seems higher than normal. I have been noticing That my blood pressure has increased significantly. Anyone else takinhg this high of a dose , it works but I am becoming concerned. Doc does not think they are related.

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My only response is thaat I was on it when I felt I NEEDED it, my husband has passed, it has been a year now, and I now am getting off of all meds. I want to wish you all the best of luck IF you must take any meds at all.

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I've been on lexapro for 2yrs, and its not helping me at all. I need to find something else. As long as it don't have no low sex drive.

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is this the same pill?white oblong pill withthe #s93/089

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NO! 93 089 is not Lexapro. It is SMX-TMP DS, Sulfamethoxazole 800mgs and Trimethoprim 160mgs, a generic for Septra. This is a combination antibiotic, commonly use to treat intestinal and urinary infections.

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I have been on lexapro to help me with the anxiety and panic and depression that comes along with kicking a drug habit. Lexapro has been wonderful for me and I still like to have sex. so i dont think that i have any side effects to report

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You're a lucky one. Took 5mg for 1 week and it messed me up big time. Terrible side effects, and now dealing with delayed withdrawal symptoms, which is just as bad. 8 weeks since I stopped taking it.

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I’ve realized while taking Lexapro
I’ve begun swelling really bad and gained a lot of weight. It’s working for me mentally and chemically but now I’m
Depressed due to the weight gain:(

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Lexapro made me NUTS. I was literally about to commit myself on 10mg. I had 17 911 calls in 3 months for severe panic attacks. I take clonazepam 1.5 mg (.5 3x daily). and Lyrica for my feet (150mg 3x daily). I went from mildly depressed to crazy in 3 months. Lexapro was the only change in my meds.

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Re: lexaprouser2 (# 5)

It CAUSED panic attacks in my case. But I takeca lot if CNS depressants. I think my brain is used to being so slow that even a mild dose of Lexapro gave me 17 attacks in 3mos. As in fire department came ?? 17 times after I couldn't barely operate my cellphone to call. It was awful. I had to tell my Psychiatrist no more.

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Re: Regretful (# 31)

I had massive panic attacks on it.
I am so sorry for your side effects. ?? After 3 months of hell this summer I stopped taking it and have not had 1 panic attack since. It helps a lot of people. But I came here to see if others couldn't tolerate it.

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I took Lexapro for 4 years and have been off it for 6 years. I was reading some of the symptoms and withdrawal symptoms ...

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I need to get of Lexapro because of the side effects but understand the withdrawl is a horror ## Hi Kate, Usually for dr...

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I have been on Lexapro 10mg for 4 days.. Terrible nausea, diarrhea, clenching jaw. Has anyone felt this? Also my hands a...

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I started lexapro for anxiety and hot flashes. Was given 20mg but only took 10mg to start. I took this for 3 days. It di...

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I have just started taking Lexapro...second day and wow...side effects for me! Heart burn, insomnia, tremors (shaking on...

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Hi there, I am a 40 yr old woman, who started taking Lexapro about 3 to 4 weeks ago, starting on 5mg for the first 2 plu...

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I just recently decided to try Lexapro 10mg nine days ago. My OBGYN recommended this for me to try if I wanted to becaus...

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Hi all, I was wondering about the side effects from the generic Lexapro: Escitalopram 10 mg/daily. I used to take clonaz...

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I have been taking Lexapro 10mg once a day for about a year. I have had many unwanted side effects which according to my...

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effects of the two drugs on he nervous system.e.g. breathing, nausea, heaviness, dizzyness ## Hello, Maggie! How are you...

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