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Posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 11:52:13
my obgyn just started me on lexapro for post partum depression/mood swings. i dont know much about it, but she says that i should have a better experience than i did on effexor xr.
anyone had a good/bad exp on lexapro? just wondering.... thanks
Posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 11:53:39
In reply to just started lexapro, posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 11:52:13
oh also, she says it may make me tired... and to try taking it around 7 pm if it does. then she told me to do it first in the morning. kind of confused me.... any input as to when may be a good time to try?
Posted by melanie_d on March 3, 2005, at 13:48:52
In reply to Re: just started lexapro, posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 11:53:39
I started my lex at night and it didn't work for me so now i take it first thing in the morning. I think you should just follow what's good for your body since we're all different. I've been on lex for @ 1 1/2 years and I'm very pleased with it. I was previously on Zoloft which made me totally emotionless. The lexapro has been great with my anxiety and depression although I did recently have a setback but I guess that's bound to happen anyway :-) The only time now that I really have anxiety/ depression is during my menstrual cycle however I know that it's just part of the PMS and I deal with it by taking xanex during my period.
Hope that helps a bit. Best of luck to you. If you need anything feel free to ask. I know this group has really helped me in the past and I always feel comfortable asking anything. :-)
Posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 14:40:42
In reply to Re: just started lexapro, posted by melanie_d on March 3, 2005, at 13:48:52
geesh- i took my first pill about 11 this morning, went to the gym and came home. now my head is spinning and i feel tired, but cant sleep. maybe tomorrow i will cut it in half and begin w/ 5mg. the doctor started me on 10mg but no starter pack to wean up on. how long does this craziness typically last??? the doc said the upset stomach (that i might get) lasts 2 weeks, otherwise, little side effects. this is my 2nd AD, the first one being effexor-i know it has to better than that, at least i hope. i am a little nervous.
it is hard to explain to your family too, that you need this pill, even though it is making you so sick at first, ya know.
Posted by Chris O on March 3, 2005, at 16:04:09
In reply to just started lexapro, posted by jenn007 on March 3, 2005, at 11:52:13
Jenn:
I just stopped taking Lexapro. I was on it for 8 months at 30-40mg/day. I found it to be effective only in higher doses. In lower doses, it did not seem to do much for me. The 10mg pills made me nauseous for a few days. That went away. I always felt kind of fatigued on Lexpro. However, even when I took it at night, it did not significantly help my sleep. The side-effects for me were minimal, but I guess, overall, so were the benefits. I've heard many others say Lexapro helped them though. I'd give it a try for a month or two and see what happens. Everyone is different.
Much luck,
Chris> my obgyn just started me on lexapro for post partum depression/mood swings. i dont know much about it, but she says that i should have a better experience than i did on effexor xr.
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> anyone had a good/bad exp on lexapro? just wondering.... thanks
Posted by Mariposa on March 3, 2005, at 18:30:59
In reply to Re: just started lexapro » jenn007, posted by Chris O on March 3, 2005, at 16:04:09
I've been on Lex for 2 years, for PMDD and depression, with good results. Started at 5mg, which I recommend if you are feeling bad right off. Currently @40mg. It took a long time for me to get results I considered *good*, but it has really helped calm down my depression, anxiety and insomnia. I take it in the morning now, but in the beginning I found it easier to sleep if I took it in the evening
Posted by calamityjane on March 4, 2005, at 4:40:56
In reply to Re: just started lexapro, posted by Mariposa on March 3, 2005, at 18:30:59
My doc is giving me lexapro to counter the anxiety I get from Adderall. I have taken it for 9 days and dont feel too much difference. I read that Adderall is more for depression than anxiety...wonder if thats true?
Posted by halfempty on March 5, 2005, at 16:18:27
In reply to Re: just started lexapro, posted by calamityjane on March 4, 2005, at 4:40:56
Hang in there, the side effects will go away. I had all the ones that you listed and it took at least a month to feel good without all the SE's. The only lingering one I have is I am tired more than I used to be, but it's more of a mental tired than a physical one. I combat it with a couple cups of coffee in the morning and a short afternoon nap if I can squeeze it in. Good luck to you, it should be feeling better soon!
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