[jkbob]

Has anyone here tried Lexapro for anxiety/depression? How did it work for you? Did you have any major side affects? Was it enough or did you end up trying something different?

[SingDanceRunLife]

I took Lexapro for about 2 years, and it was absolutely great! I literally had no side effects ever, and it was very effective, but it ended up pooping out on me so I had to switch to something else.

[Tamster]

sorry bob I haven't but I have a dear friend that does and he swears by it. I happen to take a AD called Viibryd and I like it quite well. It seems that anti depressants are sometimes a hard match for individuals, I was on a bunch before getting viibryd. I was on paxil for years probably from 2001 til 2011 i'd say then it just didn't have the effectiveness anymore and needed evaluated by a pdoc for more intensive treatment. Good Luck and I hope to see you some more in the forums and on chat if you venture there.

[emgreen]

I swear by Lexapro. It's been, by far, the most effective AD I've ever been on. Good luck if you decide to try it.

[sewerrats]

lexapro is a good ssri, but it does have side effects like poor sex drive, weight gain and constipation, well it does on me anyway. But then again most other,s do.

[cybermember]

I'm on 10 mg's of Lexapro and have zero side effects. It has worked well for me.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by cybermember

I'm on 10 mg's of Lexapro and have zero side effects. It has worked well for me.

you are very lucky, i used to be on 20mg , i dropped it myself to 10mg to free me from some side effects.

[jkbob]

I'm starting at 10mg for a month then we'll re-evaluate. I read that studies have not proven that 20mg is more effective than 10mg. The studies do show that both 10mg and 20mg doses are equally effective at relieving depression. Interesting...

[BlessedRhiannon]

I took it briefly, but found that it wasn't the right med for me. Yes, it helped with anxiety, but it was too numbing. I felt drugged all the time. It made me super dizzy, I had issues with sleep, and I found that it impaired my thinking. I tend to be very sensitive to medications, though. It's possible I would have done well on a smaller dose or different ssri. Since my GP was the prescriber, she basically gave me the standard dosage and expected it to work. I have a great pdoc now that understands that some people are more sensitive to doses and types of meds. I'm taking a very low dose of Xanax now, which has been amazing for me, with zero side effects.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by jkbob

I'm starting at 10mg for a month then we'll re-evaluate. I read that studies have not proven that 20mg is more effective than 10mg. The studies do show that both 10mg and 20mg doses are equally effective at relieving depression. Interesting...

That is very true , i didnt mention it because some members think i make things up. I dropped from 20 to 10mg without my doc and got the same depression cover with less side effects. Proving that in my case the 20mg was just extra side effects.. The drop to 10mg let me orgasm again and put a smile on the wife and my 50 girlfriends faces

[herethennow]

taking lexapro for me, i had loads of side effects but that's just me because i'm sensitive to side effects. i'm on 20mg for like 2 months now and nope it's not working at all. :/ but i can't change due to certain reasons so here i am stuck on a med that doesn't work.

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by herethennow

taking lexapro for me, i had loads of side effects but that's just me because i'm sensitive to side effects. i'm on 20mg for like 2 months now and nope it's not working at all. :/ but i can't change due to certain reasons so here i am stuck on a med that doesn't work.

You dont have to take it its your choise , OR TAKE 10MG OR 5MG .

[venusss]

Originally Posted by herethennow

taking lexapro for me, i had loads of side effects but that's just me because i'm sensitive to side effects. i'm on 20mg for like 2 months now and nope it's not working at all. :/ but i can't change due to certain reasons so here i am stuck on a med that doesn't work.

why can't you change?

[herethennow]

my pdoc is really hesitant to change it because i'll get really bad adverse side effects as i have from my previous meds and this is the one i've tolerated really well so...

also i'm still in a crisis mode and still recovering (been like this for months already) so i guess seeing it from her viewpoint having side effects would be detrimental..

[ratatat]

I started taking it a few months ago, first 10 mg then 20 mg and it has been great for me, no side effects so far.

[beaut]

Originally Posted by sewerrats

you are very lucky, i used to be on 20mg , i dropped it myself to 10mg to free me from some side effects.

just wondering what side effects u had; I have some muscle pain in same area on both legs

[beaut]

was on celexa for yrs and it wore off; a good drug. but had muscle pain and now after being on Lexapro for 2 wks I have muscle pain again in same areas on both legs. anyone have this same problem? how much are u taking; my doc has me on 20 mg thanks. any help u can give is appreciated greatly

[sewerrats]

Originally Posted by beaut

was on celexa for yrs and it wore off; a good drug. but had muscle pain and now after being on Lexapro for 2 wks I have muscle pain again in same areas on both legs. anyone have this same problem? how much are u taking; my doc has me on 20 mg thanks. any help u can give is appreciated greatly

Im suprised he put you on lexapro after celexa , there the same med with a few slight tweeks, ENGLISH mental hospital wont give you lexapro saying its the same med has celexa in a differnt box. i get mine for my GP. 10MG is no different to 20g to me , but every one is different.