Lexamil Side Effects (Page 9)
(Newest replies first)

Updated

Is there anything that anybody can tell me about Lexamil?

215 Replies (11 Pages)

Page:First PagePrevious Page9Next PageLast Page
Earliest Newest Votes
55

I have never been on any meds in my life now my dr prescribed Lexamil due to post traumatic stress syndrome and generally not ever being relaxed or able to unwind. I have anxiety not depression, pls explain what this drug actually is? Anti - despressant? Tranquilser?

Was this helpful? 0
54

I have been in lexamil 5mg for two weeks now and I feel SHOCKING!! I have completeely LOST my appetite, am always nauseaus. dizzy and feel like the ground is falling away form under me. Am NOT going to take it anymore.
I'd rather deal with my anxiety the natiural way. Do I just go off it or must I wean myself off the pills. Does anyone know.

Was this helpful? 0
53

I've been on 10mg (anxiety after a plane crash) now for 3weeks. first two days was hectic, headaches mainly, but used 1/2 dose for a week then full dose. went from 4 daily panic attacks to none. However aware that I'm not myself and I'll take a while to balance out. But not weight gain and sex is just fine, thank you.

Was this helpful? 0
52

I have been on Lexamil for about three years, I decided to stop last month and the only 'withdrawal symptoms I have had are slight dizzy spells. Will these go away after a while. I was interested to see that it causes weight gain. I have gained a fairly large amount of weight over the period and despite trying several diets, cannot shift it. Now on a Low Gi plan and doing more exercise.

Was this helpful? 0
51

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

Was this helpful? 0
50

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)

Was this helpful? 0
49

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

Was this helpful? 0
48

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????

Was this helpful? 0
47

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?

Was this helpful? 0
46

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

Was this helpful? 0
45

I have been on Lexamil for a few days now and I feel better. However the side effect I'm experiencing is severe urinary retraction, will this side effect go away eventually?

Was this helpful? 4
44

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.

Was this helpful? 0
43

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?

Was this helpful? 0
42

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.

Was this helpful? 0
41

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....

Was this helpful? 0
40

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?

Was this helpful? 0
39

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?

Was this helpful? 0
38

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.

Was this helpful? 0
37

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.

Was this helpful? 0
36

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

Was this helpful? 0
Page:First PagePrevious Page9Next PageLast Page

More Discussions:

side effects of lexamil

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

12 REPLIES
lexamil side effects recovery

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

2 REPLIES
Lexamil Side Effects In The Liver

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...

2 REPLIES
Lexamil side effects in my legs

Hi, I am on Lexamil 10mg now for almost 5 months and it is really helping my anxiety attacks I have had. No anxiety atta...

1 REPLY
Lexamil Side Effects vaginal discharges

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

1 REPLY
Lexamil 10mg Side Effects - stopping stone cold

I was put on the drug in November 2011. I was taking it till this year September this year when i decided to leave it. I...

7 REPLIES
Lexamil 10mg Side Effects Terrible Aches

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

3 REPLIES
Lexamil 20 Mg Side Effects Im leaving it today

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

7 REPLIES
Lexamil 20 Mg Side Effects

I have been on Lexamil 20mg for about 2 months now (started at 5mg and increased slowly) and unless I take it with Atera...

5 REPLIES
Lexamil results and side effects

I have am also taking lexamil 10mg a day. In the first few weeks i suffered from awful headaches and my neck became incr...

4 REPLIES