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Posted by Colleen D. on February 23, 2006, at 18:59:29
and I want to know if anyone has started on 20mg straight away. I stopped it a month ago because I wasn't really feeling any relief from my depression.
I found out today that the public health service will not have an opening with a pdoc until 8 weeks from now. I will first have to see a therapist and then the pdoc. I planned to inquire about Prozac and Nardil then, but I couldn't wait that long to take something for my depression.
I decided to go back on the Lex, which BTW had no side effects for me at 10mg. I had even noticed an increase in libido while on it. Is Lex more associated with weight gain or loss? Is it known for prominent sexual side effects? The last two days I have felt comfortable in my skin, more social at work and way more patient with the children (in the middle of my PMS week from hell). Considering I came off a high dosage of Effexor, 300mg, perhaps I just need more than 10mg of Lex to feel an elevation in mood. I will keep you all posted. Any Lex advice is appreciated. I am taking it before bed and it even seems to be helping me feel less physical pain from my sciatica in the morning. I don't know if this is a coincidence, but I'm taking 2 Tramadol tabs too, and maybe the Tramadol has taken a month to get to a good level in my system.
Cheers,
Colleen
Posted by Glydin on February 23, 2006, at 20:04:09
In reply to Glydin, Lex users, I've restarted Lex, posted by Colleen D. on February 23, 2006, at 18:59:29
Hi Colleen,
I'm sorry to hear of your struggles in getting to some prescribing help and that you were feeling not so well.
> Is Lex more associated with weight gain or loss?~~~ I think comparing loss versus gain, most folks notice weight gain. It's been weight neutral for me - thankfully.
> Is it known for prominent sexual side effects?~~~ Yes, SSRI's are not noted for being friendly to sexual functioning and a large precentage of folks do report some level of negative change to their sexual functioning. I also have not, REALLY THANKFULLY, noticed problems either.
I think most folks begin at 10 mgs for the highest start out and then move up. Some of it may be to secure the lowest potential effective dose and to ease side effects potential.
I hope you continue to feel better and better.
Posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2006, at 20:22:35
In reply to Re: Glydin, Lex users, I've restarted Lex » Colleen D., posted by Glydin on February 23, 2006, at 20:04:09
Wish you the best of luck and keep us posted. fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Emily Elizabeth on February 23, 2006, at 21:38:50
In reply to Re: Glydin, Lex users, I've restarted Lex, posted by Phillipa on February 23, 2006, at 20:22:35
I take lex (among other things) and haven't found it to be very troublesome in terms of s/e's. However, you might want to think abt taking it in the AM. Most people find it somewhat stimulating. You might get a better night's sleep if you take it in the morning instead. And quality sleep can be soooo important to help address depression.
Best,
EE
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