Lexapro... Anyone tried it???

tennhoneybee · 10-19-2004, 03:07 PM

Thinking about getting it. Anyone love it ? Hate it? Any side effects???

3boys4me · 10-19-2004, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by tennhoneybee
Thinking about getting it. Anyone love it ? Hate it? Any side effects???

I've been on it since the day it was release in Sept 2002. I've had no side effects, it's helped tremendously with my anxiety/panic.

However, everyone is different. You'll recieve as many posts telling you how bad it was for them as you will how good it is for others.

There are many meds out there right now for anxiety, depression, etc and there's one that's right for you. The only way you'll find out which one is best for you is to try it!

It is expensive still tho. I was quoted $80 for 30 day 20 mg without my insurance.

detroitdeb · 10-19-2004, 03:44 PM

I take a very small dose, 5 mg, each night, as more makes me toooo sleepy, even taking it at night. I've just added it back into my meds, with winter coming on. It helps with the irritability I get with my depression. I also feel more like doing things, as long as I'm not too tired to do them!

good luck.

kikiann · 10-19-2004, 03:47 PM

It was a lifesaver for my DH and maybe even for our marriage!

SherryAnn · 10-19-2004, 03:53 PM

That saved my life back at the end of last year. I was struggling to function. I would spend my days in my nightgown and just want to sit around my house or get in my bed. I didn't want to go to sleep, I just wanted to be left all alone.

I was on it for six weeks, and it was terrific. I took myself off of it (which I don't recommend!) and it took me two weeks to get back to normal.

I was ready to move out of my life and made an emergency appt with my OBGYN who diagnosed me with Post Partum Depression (even though the baby was 6 months old) and that medication helped me so much. I was an avid "I don't believe in anti depressants" person until I started taking it. Funny how our opinions change when we are in the middle of a crisis!

It was WONDERFUL.

kcbookworm · 10-19-2004, 04:19 PM

My husband was put on Lexapro after his father's 4 month battle with pancreatic cancer (it was the worst time of our lives). It did wonders for him, but he experienced diminished libido and gained 20 lbs. Once they weaned him off, he lost the weight and his libido returned. Just thought I would let you know the side effects he experienced.

Sparkys Girl · 10-19-2004, 07:22 PM

I was on Lexapro for about a month. I may not have given it enough time, but I the only side effect I had was in the "intimate relations" area. It was too frustrating so I quit taking it. I have a close friend on it who loves it so far.

Matt · 10-20-2004, 12:50 AM

i took it for about two months, it made me really sleepy, so they put me on welbutrin as well - the combination of both worked out perfect, except the damn welbutrin made me consitpated so i had to stop taking both.

shemixes · 10-20-2004, 07:59 AM

I am on effexer i to swear by it, no weight gain and a positive outlook on life. What ever works for you. Lexapro is a relative of celexa w/ lesser side effects... suposably. Good luck. G.

10-19-2004, 03:07 PM	#1
tennhoneybee Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7,317 Gallery: tennhoneybee Stats: 216/130/130 WOE: Dr. Atkins Start Date: Feb. 2004	Lexapro... Anyone tried it??? Thinking about getting it. Anyone love it ? Hate it? Any side effects???

10-19-2004, 03:53 PM	#5
SherryAnn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 188 Gallery: SherryAnn Stats: 206/181/165 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Recovering from fast food addiction	That saved my life back at the end of last year. I was struggling to function. I would spend my days in my nightgown and just want to sit around my house or get in my bed. I didn't want to go to sleep, I just wanted to be left all alone. I was on it for six weeks, and it was terrific. I took myself off of it (which I don't recommend!) and it took me two weeks to get back to normal. I was ready to move out of my life and made an emergency appt with my OBGYN who diagnosed me with Post Partum Depression (even though the baby was 6 months old) and that medication helped me so much. I was an avid "I don't believe in anti depressants" person until I started taking it. Funny how our opinions change when we are in the middle of a crisis! It was WONDERFUL. __________________ Sherry's Blog Sherry 206/182/165 5'11", medium frame 18/May 04 14/September 04 DS 11-27-00 DS 02-14-02 DD 07-01-03 No longer eating fast food Taking spinning and power lift classes 4/18 186.8 4/24 183.4 5/11 182.9 6/1 181.4

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10-19-2004, 03:44 PM	#3
detroitdeb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 396 Gallery: detroitdeb Stats: 202/202/156 - current goal (5'6") WOE: LC	I take a very small dose, 5 mg, each night, as more makes me toooo sleepy, even taking it at night. I've just added it back into my meds, with winter coming on. It helps with the irritability I get with my depression. I also feel more like doing things, as long as I'm not too tired to do them! good luck.

10-19-2004, 03:47 PM	#4
kikiann Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 420 Gallery: kikiann Stats: 322.6/302.6/299 for now WOE: Lowcarbing Start Date: 9/26/04	It was a lifesaver for my DH and maybe even for our marriage!

10-19-2004, 04:19 PM	#6
kcbookworm MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 2,757 Gallery: kcbookworm WOE: Atkins	My husband was put on Lexapro after his father's 4 month battle with pancreatic cancer (it was the worst time of our lives). It did wonders for him, but he experienced diminished libido and gained 20 lbs. Once they weaned him off, he lost the weight and his libido returned. Just thought I would let you know the side effects he experienced.

10-19-2004, 07:22 PM	#7
Sparkys Girl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Okie born and bred..but not living there Posts: 896 Gallery: Sparkys Girl Stats: 177/132/130 first time, Now 190/187/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov. 11 2001 and again Nov. 2, 2005	I was on Lexapro for about a month. I may not have given it enough time, but I the only side effect I had was in the "intimate relations" area. It was too frustrating so I quit taking it. I have a close friend on it who loves it so far.

10-20-2004, 12:50 AM	#8
Matt Resident Trans Fat Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 5,177 Gallery: Matt Stats: 370/200/170 WOE: Low GI / south beach type diet Start Date: Low GI Started: 4-05	i took it for about two months, it made me really sleepy, so they put me on welbutrin as well - the combination of both worked out perfect, except the damn welbutrin made me consitpated so i had to stop taking both.

10-20-2004, 07:59 AM	#9
shemixes Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 32 Gallery: shemixes Stats: 150/146/135 Start Date: 5/3/04	I am on effexer i to swear by it, no weight gain and a positive outlook on life. What ever works for you. Lexapro is a relative of celexa w/ lesser side effects... suposably. Good luck. G.