Lexapro and energy

Nogutsnoglory · Jun 01, 2013, 02:19 PM

Have any of you noticed an increase or decrease in energy on Lexapro?

Travelinglady · Jun 01, 2013, 11:39 PM

I didn't notice any difference, but I was taking a number of meds at the same time, anyway. Since it's an anti-depressant, then I would think it might be more likely to give people more energy, as it helps to lift depression. Is that what you are finding?

sewerrats · Jun 02, 2013, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PAYNE1

I didn't notice any difference, but I was taking a number of meds at the same time, anyway. Since it's an anti-depressant, then I would think it might be more likely to give people more energy, as it helps to lift depression. Is that what you are finding?

i noticed when i straight tapered from SERTRALINE to LEXAPRO , more energy over night , more feeling of awareness.

emgreen · Jun 02, 2013, 07:48 PM

I'm on several different meds, too, but think lexapro is the best anti-depressant I've ever taken. I haven't noticed any adverse side-effects.

Hope-Full · Jun 02, 2013, 08:06 PM

I found lexapro to be very helpful in evening out my energy. It was a rough start until we found the right dose, but it's been quite helpful overall!

pbutton · Jun 03, 2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope-Full

I found lexapro to be very helpful in evening out my energy. It was a rough start until we found the right dose, but it's been quite helpful overall!

Could I ask what dose issues you had & what worked out for you? I am starting it tomorrow. I've done well on Zoloft and Viibryd, but we're trying to find something that doesn't cause me as many side effects. I'm trying to remain hopeful.

sewerrats · Jun 04, 2013, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pbutton

Could I ask what dose issues you had & what worked out for you? I am starting it tomorrow. I've done well on Zoloft and Viibryd, but we're trying to find something that doesn't cause me as many side effects. I'm trying to remain hopeful.

i did well on zoloft for years then tappered straight over in 1 day to lexapro when zoloft started to fail. lexapro is a better med but side effects are worse to me than zoloft , but side effects are part of the course in AD,s i only take 10mg

possum220 · Jun 04, 2013, 05:10 AM

I was very impressed with the increase in energy that I got on Lexapro. But the side effects were too hard to cope with. Each person's body is different so good luck.

Hope-Full · Jun 04, 2013, 04:27 PM

@pbutton - we started at 2.5 mg a day and over the course of about 8 months, we built up to my landing dose of 15mg. We tried to go up faster at one point, but it made me sick to my stomach and I felt like I was going to rip my skin off. The slow and steady increase really paid off, as it has been a great med for me now.

sewerrats · Jun 05, 2013, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Hope-Full

@pbutton - we started at 2.5 mg a day and over the course of about 8 months, we built up to my landing dose of 15mg. We tried to go up faster at one point, but it made me sick to my stomach and I felt like I was going to rip my skin off. The slow and steady increase really paid off, as it has been a great med for me now.

8 months for a med to work, I would have pulled my eyes out. Well done to you, I started at 20mg an dropped to 10mg so I could still have sex with my wife.