Re: Just starting on Lex, worried about side effects

[Guest guest]

I've only been on lex for a week, but have had NO side effects. Usually I

have something, but this is the first time I've had none.

I also suffer generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety along

with bipolar.

hugs,

rayne

On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 09:27 AM, patrick_78681

<patrick.michelle@...> wrote:

> Hi All,

> I'm just starting on this medication.  I have constant anxiety and

> panic attacks, and mild to moderate depression.  Both have been

> pretty bad over the last month, but were bothering me for over a year

> before I went to see my doctor about.  One thing that I'm worried

> about, is that I tend to get high anxiety and panics especially with

> medication (a fear I guess), so I am sort of worried about the side

> effects of Lex.  Can anyone give me their comments or experiences. 

> Much Appreciated, hopefully they will ease my worry...

>

[Guest guest]

I don't remember what your dosage is Rayne?

Sounds great no sides!

Hugs,

Crystal

I've only been on lex for a week, but have had NO side effects. Usually I

have something, but this is the first time I've had none.

I also suffer generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety along

with bipolar.

hugs,

rayne

On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 09:27 AM, patrick_78681

<patrick.michelle@...> wrote:

> Hi All,

> I'm just starting on this medication. I have constant anxiety and

> panic attacks, and mild to moderate depression. Both have been

> pretty bad over the last month, but were bothering me for over a year

> before I went to see my doctor about. One thing that I'm worried

> about, is that I tend to get high anxiety and panics especially with

> medication (a fear I guess), so I am sort of worried about the side

> effects of Lex. Can anyone give me their comments or experiences.

> Much Appreciated, hopefully they will ease my worry...

>

[Guest guest]

10mg

hugs,

rayne

On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 10:31 AM, Crystal wrote:

>

> I don't remember what your dosage is Rayne?

> Sounds great no sides!

>

[Guest guest]

thanks Rayne!

10mg

hugs,

rayne

On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 10:31 AM, Crystal wrote:

>

> I don't remember what your dosage is Rayne?

> Sounds great no sides!

>

[Guest guest]

Yup, giggle.

hugs,

rayne

On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 10:55 AM, Crystal wrote:

>

> thanks Rayne!

[Guest guest]

Been on Lex since October. Dr. took me off of Celexa 20 mg, started me on

Lex 5 mg. The side effects I can remember are vivid dreams, being sleepy,

more jaw clenching -- that went away. I had trouble dividing up the 10 mg

pills into 5 mg, and as a result had varying symptoms. One positive side

effect I noticed almost right away was I was thinking more clearly than on

Celexa. Then after about 6 weeks I *knew* it was working for the

depression (familiar comfort).

My anxiety grew though, after I got over the sleepiness obviously. Went

back to Dr., and he upped my dose to 10 mg, and recently to 20 mg. My

anxiety has been lessened greatly, and I can still think clearly,

depression is at bay. I call that success!

Good luck, and stick with it! It's the best antidepressant I've been on so

far.

Christie

---Original Message---

At 03:27 PM 2/21/03 +0000, you wrote:

>Hi All,

>I'm just starting on this medication. I have constant anxiety and

>panic attacks, and mild to moderate depression. Both have been

>pretty bad over the last month, but were bothering me for over a year

>before I went to see my doctor about. One thing that I'm worried

>about, is that I tend to get high anxiety and panics especially with

>medication (a fear I guess), so I am sort of worried about the side

>effects of Lex. Can anyone give me their comments or experiences.

>Much Appreciated, hopefully they will ease my worry...

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Christie, that sounds VERY encouraging!! I'm going to be starting

college (again) this Fall and I sure need to think clearly, lol.

hugs,

rayne

On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 12:20 PM, Christie wrote:

> Been on Lex since October.  Dr. took me off of Celexa 20 mg, started me on

> Lex 5 mg.  The side effects I can remember are vivid dreams, being sleepy,

> more jaw clenching -- that went away.  I had trouble dividing up the 10 mg

> pills into 5 mg, and as a result had varying symptoms.  One positive side

> effect I noticed almost right away was I was thinking more clearly than on

> Celexa.  Then after about 6 weeks I *knew* it was working for the

> depression (familiar comfort).

>

> My anxiety grew though, after I got over the sleepiness obviously.  Went

> back to Dr., and he upped my dose to 10 mg, and recently to 20 mg.  My

> anxiety has been lessened greatly, and I can still think clearly,

> depression is at bay.  I call that success!

>

> Good luck, and stick with it!  It's the best antidepressant I've been on

> so

> far.

[Guest guest]

Hi Crystal,

I want to get on Lexapro so bad! Right now I am taking Paxil, I started on

5mg and now I am taking 10mg. The only side effect I seem to be having is

being exhausted all the time, which can be quite depilitating at times. Let

me know if you start taking Lex and what sort of sides (if any) you

experience. Good Luck!!! Take care all!!!

Kalman

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Re: Just starting on Lex, worried about side effects

>

> I don't remember what your dosage is Rayne?

> Sounds great no sides!

>

> Hugs,

> Crystal

>

>

> I've only been on lex for a week, but have had NO side effects. Usually I

> have something, but this is the first time I've had none.

>

> I also suffer generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and social anxiety along

> with bipolar.

>

> hugs,

> rayne

>

> On Friday, February 21, 2003, at 09:27 AM, patrick_78681

> <patrick.michelle@...> wrote:

>

> > Hi All,

> > I'm just starting on this medication. I have constant anxiety and

> > panic attacks, and mild to moderate depression. Both have been

> > pretty bad over the last month, but were bothering me for over a year

> > before I went to see my doctor about. One thing that I'm worried

> > about, is that I tend to get high anxiety and panics especially with

> > medication (a fear I guess), so I am sort of worried about the side

> > effects of Lex. Can anyone give me their comments or experiences.

> > Much Appreciated, hopefully they will ease my worry...

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your input Christie. I am starting at 10mg so hopefully I

won't experience the anxiety you did from the start. Do you really

feel different on these medicines. I am new so I have nothing to

compare it to, but can you tell you're on something or do you just

feel like your mood i lighter. Thanks, .

> >Hi All,

> >I'm just starting on this medication. I have constant anxiety and

> >panic attacks, and mild to moderate depression. Both have been

> >pretty bad over the last month, but were bothering me for over a

year

> >before I went to see my doctor about. One thing that I'm worried

> >about, is that I tend to get high anxiety and panics especially

with

> >medication (a fear I guess), so I am sort of worried about the side

> >effects of Lex. Can anyone give me their comments or experiences.

> >Much Appreciated, hopefully they will ease my worry...

[Guest guest]

I take Lexapro for the same symtoms. It works pretty well, but I

think it may be better for depression, maybe that's just me.

> Hi All,

> I'm just starting on this medication. I have constant anxiety and

> panic attacks, and mild to moderate depression. Both have been

> pretty bad over the last month, but were bothering me for over a

year

> before I went to see my doctor about. One thing that I'm worried

> about, is that I tend to get high anxiety and panics especially

with

> medication (a fear I guess), so I am sort of worried about the side

> effects of Lex. Can anyone give me their comments or experiences.

> Much Appreciated, hopefully they will ease my worry...

[Guest guest]

Hey Rayne,

That's funny because so many of the things you describe below

describe me right now. Like getting at my 3 year old for not

listening the first time, just basically terrible impatience. There

are times when I can control it a little, but most of the time...

whew. I sure hope it helps me like they've helped you. I'm excited

about getting better, but still nervous too..

Thanks again,

.

>

> > Hi ,

> >

> > Every one has different reactions to every drug. But for me, the

> > difference

> > with meds and without them is like the old cliche: night and day.

With the

> > meds, I am " normal. " Happier, not angry or sad all the time, on

an even

> > keel. I handle the common problems rather easily, instead of blow

them up

> > into some huge deal.

> >

> > I tried lowering my dose of Lex from 20 to 5 mgs, and at 5 I

could tell my

> > depression was returning: irritability, blowing up events into

HUGE deals

> > (or beginning to), not as even a keel as before. It was a good

experiment,

> > to tell me that I still needed the meds, and I happily take them.

> >

> > I keep friends, I can work and keep my job (though it is ironic

that now

> > that I finally am able to keep a job it is time to plan for

retirement...

> > .),

> > my child likes me better and I like him and can see his problems

more

> > clearly.

> >

> > I don't feel drugged, though I do have some side effects: jaw

clenching

> > primarily. Vivid dreams, but mine are less disturbing on Lex than

they

> > were

> > on Celexa. I need a lot of sleep each night, but I don't know

whether

> > that's

> > just me or the meds. I don't really care, since my schedule is

flexible

> > enough to allow for the sleep I need.

> >

> > Hope these ramblings help you, and good luck,

> >