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Is there anything that anybody can tell me about Lexamil?

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I have been on Lexamil for over a year now. No weight gain really, but a severe drop in labido and sex drive - which is seriously damaging my relationship. So I have taken it upon myself to stop Lexamil and deal with things myself - the natural way - exercise and happy thoughts. However, I am experiencing severe anxiety again and having very bad days where I just can't do life or people. My suggestion - definately try weening off Lexamil. The specialists know what they're talking about when they say never go cold turkey! I'm now trying to find an alternative.

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I have been using Leximal for a month now. The first week was a mix of mild nausea and head aches. The week thereafter, these effects went away and was replaced with the worst night sweats (I have to change my bedding and clothing twice in a night, and wake up in the morning in a cold damp shiver) I also have no sex drive anymore and cannot reach climax. I have not read above that anyone is experiencing this, but I have a heavy discharge which is quite terrible. I get sleepy tired very soon in the evenings and have to go to sleep at least 2 to 3 hours earlier at night than normal, just can't stay awake. I don't have the urge to socialize, but with the help of this medicine, it does not bother me as much as it used to in the past. I am just glad to not experience paranoia, hopelessness and feelings of meaninglessness. I can laugh again which is important to me. I am worried about what will happen the day when I need to stop taking this medicine, I don't want to be dependant on it forever and hope to feel content with life, without it one day. Apparently I need to be on it for 1 year. I still have the same ideas and conclusions about life as before, but I am glad they don't get me down like they used to, almost like acceptance.

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I have just finished a 7 month course on Lexamil 20mg 4 days ago. I had slight weight gain, but got back to normal as soon as I got into a regular exercise routine. It really worked for me, as I was very depressed and felt better after a month of use. I have had no loss of libido and think it is a great product. The only thing is, that now that I'm not on the drug any more, I suffer spells of vertigo, but it's getting better every day.

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Lexamil 20mg po 1/12:
Main side effect: HUGE INCREASE in body temp.

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Marnus you are totally correct! I have been depressed and lonely and felt so messed up for four years and I took lexamil last night and this morning i feel like living again im feeling normal and happy like a did years ago! How can you complain about these abritary issues...You must not need it.

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I have been on Lexamil now for almost a month. I am feeling much better now but problem is that I can not sleep at night. Could it be a possible side effect of Lexamil

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Hi ive been on Lexamil for 5 months and i have gain 20kg .Lexamil does work but i dont know what to do with my weight i work out 6days a week in the gym and im on a eating plan . my personal trainer dont know what to do any more. please help.

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I have been on Lexamil for going on 3 months now and the change I have experienced has been astonishing. It was prescribed by my GP after test results indicated very low serotonin levels. I had been feeling quite emotional and irrational, depressed and tired. (I was basically diagnosed with post traumatic stress). I felt fine - i had no idea how much better i could feel though.

The first three days were torture on my system, I feel very nauseous, lethargic and had bad head aches. I persisted and am happy to say its working for me although im still dealing with occasional spells of nausea.

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I have been taking Lexamil 25mg for 1 week now and have had very little side effects other than late at night being unusually hungry but during the day I have found a reduction in apetite. I take my pill in the morning and my doctor says that he will be slowely increasing my dosage until I am taking aprox 200mg. This however will be done over a period of time. I was recently diagnosed with bipolar and suicidle tendencies. It has helped to read that I am not the only one that sometimes does not feel like getting out of bed or feel hyper sensitive. My son of 9 yrs has also got Bipolar. A symptom that we both seem to have with the Bipolar is an increased sensitivity to loud noise and scare easily ie. loud bang! Has anyone else had anything like this?

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Does anyone know why Lexamil makes you gain weight? I have been on them for almost a year and have gained about 15kgs. Doctor never told me they would make me gain weight. Is there an alternative to lexamil whuch doesn't mess with your weight?

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The most common side effect is loss of libido , you're all correct , but isn't it better to have sex less often and be than your loved ones standing next to your grave thinking they could have done more?......The other thing is when going on Lexamil things will usually get worse before you feel better as another short term side -effect is more anxiety, docs should prescribe a tranquilizer to accompany the Lexmil for the first month.....of course vigorous exercise does the same thing as it gets rid of the excessive adrenalin levels which is anxiety , i've weened myself slowly twice before , but sometimes after months , as it is out of your system completely , the anxiety returns .....so DONT !! ....i've decided that i'd even have a slightly shorter life , but have a happy one without the hopelessness , fear , anxiety , seclusion , suicidal tendenceis , etc. etc....

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My doctor has changed my meds to lamicton, and although at the beginning I suffered uncontrollable hunger all the time as the dosage has increased so has the hunger episodes decreased. I am hoping that once I build up to the correct dosage and I am happier and more settled in my mood swings, that the unusual hunger will go away and that I will be able to loose the weight I gained. I cannot believe what a difference the meds have made. I wish I had known a long time ago that there were meds that could make me feel better. I had no idea that there was something wrong with me. I have only now been diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and the chaos and depression that ruled my life is slowely coming to an end.

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I had an extremely bad anxiety attack and have suffered severe physical symptoms since. I was presribed Lexamil(5mg first week, then 10mg daily) and Alprazolam (this helps to combat Lexamil side affects, but is a short term drug as it is very addictive). I am now on week 2. On Lexamil 5mg I was OK'ish, felt removed from reality. Changing to 10mg I am sleeping all the time, drowsy all the time, have no appetite whatsoever, am depressed, don't want to leave the house, suffered incontinence for a few days, diahorrea for a few days, irrelgular period, dizzyness and a couple of nights of insomnia. I have to go back to work in 3 days time, and have no idea what to do, as I currently look and feel like a zombie, and work in a very professional environment. I have already been off work for most of December. Do I decrease the dose to 5mg again? Do I try to get more time off to adjust? What do I do?

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I was diagnosed with Bipolar 5 years ago it took a year with the wrong psychiatrist before changing doctors and going into a Psychiatric hospital for a month to get my meds right before I felt the full effect. I know have the greatest doctor who has gotten my meds right, I know take 225mg Effexor, 200mg Lamicton and 10mg of cyprilix. The Lamicton takes a while to get into your system but you take when you are supposed to it really works, I take mine at night and my effexor in the morning with the cyprilix.I cant even remember what if felt like to be so out of contol. I am also a recovering alcohlic, 2 years now. I am so greatful for all I have now. I thought life was hopeless. I often have people tell me that I seem better so why take the meds and I exsplain that if it aint broken why fix it. I know I will be on the meds for most of my life and I am fine with it cause I can cope on lifes terms now. I just wanted to say to anyone who thinking about stopping meds or going on them. THEY DO HELP but we are all different so you need to find the ones that work for you.

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Ive been on lexamil for a year now.1st i was on the 5mg and then the 10mg ,im on the 20mg now.i just cant survive with out it!!!i must drink it everyday otherwise my heart starts beating realy fast,i begin so sweat and realy Nauseas..IVE GAINED 7KG!!!i realy want to loose weight and get rid of all of these bad sideaffects and deproness!need help please

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I have been on Lexamil 10 mg for the past 14 months The circumstances that caused my anxiety are sorted now.I am 52 and had a good experience on Lexamil,coped much easier with my work and life in general. Am I suppose to go of Lexamil now ? and why can't one take it for the rest of your life?

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I AM ON LEXAMIL 20 MG DAILY, HAVE BEEN ON IT NOW FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS BUT STILL FEEL NO BETTER, I STIL FEEL DEPRESSED AND GET CONSTANT ANXIETY ATTACKS..DOES THIS MEAN THEY MUST INCREASE THE DOSAGE? OR DOES MY BODY STILL NEED TO GET USE TO THEM????

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ive been on lexamil for two weeks, im currently in an pscych klinic. i feel no effects except weight loss and no appetite. i will continue with it because it is the safest anti-depressant apparently

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I went on to Lexamil first in Oct 2008 - after 2 months gained 4kgs and decided that weight gain too much of a problem - stopped it and weight gain stopped and started coming off slowly. Depression worsened and after doctor reassured me that does not cause weight gain ewent back onto it again. By the time I stopped in Dec 09 I had gained a total of 18 kgs in the previous 15 months. Weight gain has again stopped and have lost about 2kgs without significant change to diet. Without a doubt it can cause significant weight gain in some people and I should have trusted my instincts initially (would have been a lot easier to loose only 4kgs)

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i exsperience weight loss decrees in my appetite take everything easy no more rushing

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Hi, I am 48 years old. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 2. I have been using Cipralex 10mg together wilth Wellbutrin. ...

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My son stop using Lexamil about 2 months ago due to weight gai n issues without consulting his dr first. After 2 months ...

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I took Lexamil 10 mg per day for about 7 months suffered weight gain. Are there any known side effects on the liver as I...

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My wife has a yellowish discharge after stopping Lexamil now for about 4 months and it happens during ovulation. When ta...

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Apart from gaining weight, I experience terrible aches in my shoulders, knees and feet. So much so that I can't even...

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Hi. I'm female 27 years and used lexamil for 3 years since my second baby due to severe depression. I gained 10kg...

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