Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 The trouble with most people they are embarrass to tell the dr. but once you say something and take med. you realize it just like having another desease. We need help it not something you just put up with Eltat2mom@... wrote:Hi ann - Thanks for your post, and the support! Now that I have actually committed to doing this, I am happier already! Just knowing that I have made a decision to try it and see, relieves my mind. I totally agree, that I should not have to struggle with anxiety, and depression, and that life is short, and if there is help out there, I need to take it. I also take meds for high blood pressure, and I will look at this medication in the same way that I do that - that I do it to live. Thanks for your support. It helps a lot to know there are people who understand. And, yes, we are strong, for admitting we need help, and taking the steps to get it. Yeah, Us!!! Marilyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 > Hi there! I am new to this site, just found it. I took my first Lexapro this morning. I feel weird...........my ear keep popping, my heart races sometimes, on and off, I feel lethargic, I hate this feeling. I have anxiety, no panic attacks. I was prescribed this May 7 and before that t hey gave me Zoloft, I took 2 of thoe and said forget it, then I took 3 Lexapro the following days and I still felt weird. I have not been feeling right, so thought I should try again. I'm still not touching the Zoloft though........but started today on the Lexapro. I need all the encourage ment I can get! Thanks, -Hi, > This is my 23rd day on Lex. > I'm feeling so much better! > It took only 5 days for me to start feeling better and to stop > having suicidal thoughts. > The first week was the worst with the side effects but they have > mostly dissapeared. The sexual side effects are gone, the dizzy > feeling, the tiredness, etc. The only thing I have right now is alot > of dreaming and it's hard for me to get up in the morning. > I had a down day yesterday, feeling a little overwhelmed but not > like it used to be. > I have gotten so much done around my house and I don't get angry. > I was so terrified to take any meds! The first time Lex was > prescribed to me I did not take it and I wish I would have, it would > have saved me alot of pain. Yes, I have read all the horror stories > and about how evil SSRI's are but I know my life before Lex was a > horror story. I don't know how my husband stayed married to me. > I was so scared of the side effects but the benefits outweigh them. > I can be a normal person now and I can be a better wife and mother. > I can love again. > Destroying my life and my family is not worth saving my self from > the side effects. > Lex is one of the better SSRI's from what I've read. > Everyone is different but if you are suffering I would give it a try > be committed to the first week or two of going through some side > effects. The side effects were far from the worst physical things I > have ever experienced. It was weird and uncomfortable at first but > the body has to adjust. > I asked my Doc to prescribe me 20 mg so I can cut them in half and > save money, he said no problem. > I just hope it keeps working for me. > ann > > > > > > > > > -- ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Hi , Often times, the side effects that one feels when going on Lexapro are just temporary. Some people feel they subside after a few days while others are feeling some side effects weeks later. It's been a great medication for me. It has turned my life around. My relationships have improved as has my attitude and outlook towards life. I feel happy, calm and free of the anger that always plagued me. If your heart racing continues beyond a day or 2, you should report it to your doctor. When I was starting another antidepressant, Wellbutrin, I was on a minimal dose. My heart raced a little and I felt this rushing sound in my ears so I went back to my doc and discovered that my blood pressure was very high. I was told to stop the Wellbutrin. I have taken practically every antidepressant there is with little to no relief in my depression. Lexapro has completely relieved my depression. I hope it works for you. Welcome to the group. Sue C -- Re: Starting Lexapro > Hi there! I am new to this site, just found it. I took my first Lexapro this morning. I feel weird...........my ear keep popping, my heart races sometimes, on and off, I feel lethargic, I hate this feeling. I have anxiety, no panic attacks. I was prescribed this May 7 and before that t hey gave me Zoloft, I took 2 of thoe and said forget it, then I took 3 Lexapro the following days and I still felt weird. I have not been feeling right, so thought I should try again. I'm still not touching the Zoloft though........but started today on the Lexapro. I need all the encourage ment I can get! Thanks, -Hi, > This is my 23rd day on Lex. > I'm feeling so much better! > It took only 5 days for me to start feeling better and to stop > having suicidal thoughts. > The first week was the worst with the side effects but they have > mostly dissapeared. The sexual side effects are gone, the dizzy > feeling, the tiredness, etc. The only thing I have right now is alot > of dreaming and it's hard for me to get up in the morning. > I had a down day yesterday, feeling a little overwhelmed but not > like it used to be. > I have gotten so much done around my house and I don't get angry. > I was so terrified to take any meds! The first time Lex was > prescribed to me I did not take it and I wish I would have, it would > have saved me alot of pain. Yes, I have read all the horror stories > and about how evil SSRI's are but I know my life before Lex was a > horror story. I don't know how my husband stayed married to me. > I was so scared of the side effects but the benefits outweigh them. > I can be a normal person now and I can be a better wife and mother. > I can love again. > Destroying my life and my family is not worth saving my self from > the side effects. > Lex is one of the better SSRI's from what I've read. > Everyone is different but if you are suffering I would give it a try > be committed to the first week or two of going through some side > effects. The side effects were far from the worst physical things I > have ever experienced. It was weird and uncomfortable at first but > the body has to adjust. > I asked my Doc to prescribe me 20 mg so I can cut them in half and > save money, he said no problem. > I just hope it keeps working for me. > ann > > > > > > > > > -- ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I'm not on Lex yet but I think I've decided to do it soon. Anyway, I have a friend who has been on it for 6 months and she said the first two weeks she was so tired it was hard just to move. But after that she was fine and now can't imagine life with out it. Hope that helps! Angie Re: Starting Lexapro > Hi there! I am new to this site, just found it. I took my first Lexapro this morning. I feel weird...........my ear keep popping, my heart races sometimes, on and off, I feel lethargic, I hate this feeling. I have anxiety, no panic attacks. I was prescribed this May 7 and before that t hey gave me Zoloft, I took 2 of thoe and said forget it, then I took 3 Lexapro the following days and I still felt weird. I have not been feeling right, so thought I should try again. I'm still not touching the Zoloft though........but started today on the Lexapro. I need all the encourage ment I can get! Thanks, -Hi, > This is my 23rd day on Lex. > I'm feeling so much better! > It took only 5 days for me to start feeling better and to stop > having suicidal thoughts. > The first week was the worst with the side effects but they have > mostly dissapeared. The sexual side effects are gone, the dizzy > feeling, the tiredness, etc. The only thing I have right now is alot > of dreaming and it's hard for me to get up in the morning. > I had a down day yesterday, feeling a little overwhelmed but not > like it used to be. > I have gotten so much done around my house and I don't get angry. > I was so terrified to take any meds! The first time Lex was > prescribed to me I did not take it and I wish I would have, it would > have saved me alot of pain. Yes, I have read all the horror stories > and about how evil SSRI's are but I know my life before Lex was a > horror story. I don't know how my husband stayed married to me. > I was so scared of the side effects but the benefits outweigh them. > I can be a normal person now and I can be a better wife and mother. > I can love again. > Destroying my life and my family is not worth saving my self from > the side effects. > Lex is one of the better SSRI's from what I've read. > Everyone is different but if you are suffering I would give it a try > be committed to the first week or two of going through some side > effects. The side effects were far from the worst physical things I > have ever experienced. It was weird and uncomfortable at first but > the body has to adjust. > I asked my Doc to prescribe me 20 mg so I can cut them in half and > save money, he said no problem. > I just hope it keeps working for me. > ann > > > > > > > > > -- ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 wow , I am sorry you have been through so much. Listen, I am terrified of all these drugs .. and I am highly drug sensitive. .. lexapro ..I really think it may have the lowest rate of side effects. If you think you need medication it is worth a try.. I get liquid stuff and I started on one milligram. now I am up to 5 ..you could go onto that slow and the liquid gives you total control. - wishing you all the best - hugs ...many hugs- alison Didnt you say you vomited when you upped the med 1 milligram? Larissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 I havent started my meds yet, still on Alprazolam, and was wondering, my doc said I could start taking it at 2.5 mg. So I cut several of the 10mg tabs into quarters. He said I could start as low as I wanted for as long as I wanted. What are my chances of getting side effects at this dose? Can I still take my Alprazolam 3x a day like I have been doing for the past 3 years? Should I take it with food? Would I notice any changes on such a low dose? Sorry for all the questions but i'm very anxious about startiung meds. This will be my 2nd time at ever taking a prescription med. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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