Lexamil Side Effects

Is there anything that anybody can tell me about Lexamil?

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I have been on it for 5 days for anxiety/depression connected with menopause - feel ok although couple of small side effects, dont exactly know what to expect. it is a new drug described by my doc as being cleaner than previous ones and very effective

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Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, commonly sold in the U.S. under the brand name Lexapro.

Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction and weight gain.

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I've been on Lexamil for four days now. Found that it is making a difference. I have had weight gain though.

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I have been on a daily 5mg dosage of lexamil for two weeks for pms related anxiety and depression. I am 23 years old and found a severe drop in my sex drive and i have put on at least 2 kg. Not worth it if you ask me - will look for natural pms relivers!!!!

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Yes, those are normal side effects of these types of drugs. Natural remedies, however, can have just as many side effects, if not more, so please consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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Yes, I am on lexamil for 2 days but I amazed of its effectiveness as I feel a difference. Before i was slipping downhill to a depressive episode of depression. I was hopeless, helpless and oversensory. However, I am scared if it makes one gain weight. What can I do to limit this weight gain?

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I started Lexamil one day and i felt more depressed suicidal i was crying the whole day the doctor told me to just carry on my body will adjust

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been on lexamil 20 mg for 5 months now and great. i have been on other antidepresents 7 years

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I am on lexamil 10 mg mane but my libido has dropped severely. what can i do now? please help.

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It is a normal side effect for antidepressants to affect your sex-drive, if it is becoming a real problem for you, then please speak to your doctor.

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Ive been on lexamil for 5 months now..is working great, no change in sex drive, allthough I seem to be gaining weight quite fast. Was very nauseas the first few days, couldnt sleep, couldnt eat, and almost died from anxiety...but after the first week I could really feel it working. Works great if combined with a diet with alot of chillies in it (releases serotonin) and obviously exercise.

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Weight gain is an unfortunate, but normal side effect of almost all antidepressant medications.

Anyone else have experience using this medication?

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Thank you guys for your inputs,however, as a married man I cannot compromise my marriage due to low libido because it was was serious with me.I dicided to discontinue it.
Another problem was bad toothache for which lexamil was a culprit.I discovered that from the internet. Surely, after its dicontinuation the toothache stopped. I am fine without lexamil.Before, I was helpless and hopeless and scared of life.But now all that ceased after two weeks taking awful lexamil.

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Thank you guys for your inputs,however, as a married man I cannot compromise my marriage due to low libido because it was ve serious with me.I dicided to discontinue it.
Another problem was bad toothache for which lexamil was a culprit.I discovered that from the internet. Surely, after its dicontinuation the toothache stopped. I am fine without lexamil.Before, I was helpless and hopeless and scared of life.But now all that ceased after two weeks taking this notorious lexamil.

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does anyone know exactly why anti-depressants causes wieght gain. I have started an excersice program, and I have lost quite a few centimetres already, however, started Lexamil 2 days ago and, I am not certain that I want to continue after all the hard work of losing the extra kilos.

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No one knows exactly why or how any prescription drugs cause the side effects that they do. They are not always experienced by everyone that takes them, some people don't have any at all, so please consult your doctor before deciding to discontinue a medication due to fear of possible side effects.

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I don't think people should discontinue lexamil just because they have a fear of weight gain. Then you just have to exercise more. If I miss two days of taking my meds, I'm back to my old lonely self again. So it seems these people don't really need lexamil, if they can give it up so quickly.

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well i must say i am on lexamil for a month now and i lost 7 kg.... so i do think it dif with everyone......so dont think of stopping because of gaining weight....you will lose it aventually.

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Have been using lexamil with great success for about 5 months. for the first time in years i am not comfort eating and have actually lost a great deal of weight. hiehaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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I was on lexamil for 6 months and after about a month started feeling like my old self, I did not renew my script after the 7th month as I felt as good as new.I have been off of Lexamil for 2 months and I feel worse than before. I am going back to the doctor this evening. Lexamil definately affected my sex drive, but it was worth it to feel human again and to be able to get out of bed. I do want to know though, if I will ever be able to live without it, AM I EVER GOING TO FEEL NORMAL NATURALLY???

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Re: Lynn (# 54)

You must warn off gradually.
I'm on this medication and the sweating and dizziness is horrific

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I took Lexamil for 6 years. I'm sure it made me crazy but the dr fully stopped me after a dose of 20g / a day. Before it I took Paroxetine but the SAFD doesn't supply this. I was also prescribed slleping tabs zolpidem 10g - I took them, but would still be awake in the middle of the nights. May I take more or better sleeping tabs? Thanks. I'm more worried about the Lexamil making me feeling bad in the afternoon.

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I'm a 26 year old female, been using 10mg lexamil for two years now. It is amazing with fighting depression! Really made a difference. But it completely took away my libido unfortunately, which wasn't as important as feeling happy at the time. Now that I'm at a better place in my life and have a partner, having no libido is just impossible. Chose what's most important in your life right now.

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Re: philoz (# 6)

I am on lexamil for 7 months now, just be careful what you eat, when I eat healthy and limit sugars I have no weight problem.

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Re: micky (# 210)

Hi Micky, the first two weeks is the worst, after that it gets better and better, I am on it for 7 months now and feel fantastic, no anxiety any more.

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Good afternoon,

I have been on Lexamil (10mg) for 2 days now and I feel like a zombie. Can I stop taking them and if so, what are the side effects? I have gone back to the gym now and feel better off without it.

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Hi. I'm 34 and have been on lexamil 10mg for 3 1/2 weeks. Last week I experienced a really bad headache and an earache to the point where I became dizzy and off balance. I am still having these symptoms and it is causing me major anxiety. I am worried that I am going to have a stroke. Anyone else have these symptoms? Could it be lexamil? Thanks in advance.

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I have been on Lexamil for about 2 years now and was trying to fall pregnant for the past 6 months. I have a regular 28-day menstrual cycle. Can Lexamil prevent me from falling pregnant?

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Re: Apple (# 191)

Hi, I suffered from anxiety, especially while driving, after three months on lexamil my anxiety is completely gone, I feel fantastic, starting to sleep much better now, all the side effects in the beginning was worth the effort.

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I have just started using lexamil I am looking forward to see the good in it

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