Guest guest Posted June 5, 2005 Report Share Posted June 5, 2005 > Hi all, > I've been on lexapro for about a month now. Went from 5 to 10mg about > two weeks ago. It seems to have shut down my brain somewhat. I have a > hard time concentrating (also having trouble sleeping). I don't want > to give up because it seems to work with anxiety and depression, but > I'm thinking after a month this side effect isn't going to go away (and > I'm not functioning very well at my job). Anyone out there had > problems like this that went away after a month? Any input at all > would be appreciated. > Thanks, > The lack of concentration and trouble sleeping may be alleviated somewhat if you take the Lex at night before you go to bed. A lot of people, me included, take the Lex at night for just this reason. If you're already taking it at night, then maybe switch to taking it in the morning. As always, talk with your doctor; don't self-medicate or just stop taking it. ~Ru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hi , I was on Lexapro for eight months. It worked pretty well for me at first, but then I started experiencing this same problem, which got worse the longer I was on it. Lexapro made me very sleepy, so I was too tired during work to care about anything. When I did convince myself to work on something, I found it difficult to concentrate. I was recently switched to Wellbutrin because of this problem and am trying that now. Someone suggested to try taking it in the morning...maybe that will be better for you. It made me too sleepy and I also experienced nausea when I tried taking it in the morning. Best of Luck > Hi all, > I've been on lexapro for about a month now. Went from 5 to 10mg about > two weeks ago. It seems to have shut down my brain somewhat. I have a > hard time concentrating (also having trouble sleeping). I don't want > to give up because it seems to work with anxiety and depression, but > I'm thinking after a month this side effect isn't going to go away (and > I'm not functioning very well at my job). Anyone out there had > problems like this that went away after a month? Any input at all > would be appreciated. > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 I am on Paxil and it took about two months for me to really feel like it was doing its job. Be patient, try different doses and different times of day to take your medication - under the direction of a knowledgable dr or psych. What you're describing may be a symptom of the depression/anxiety and not necessarily a side effect. And unfortunately the more you worry about not sleeping, the more likely you are to not get enough sleep. Could your percieved decline in job function due to being tired? Pam > Hi all, > I've been on lexapro for about a month now. Went from 5 to 10mg about > two weeks ago. It seems to have shut down my brain somewhat. I have a > hard time concentrating (also having trouble sleeping). I don't want > to give up because it seems to work with anxiety and depression, but > I'm thinking after a month this side effect isn't going to go away (and > I'm not functioning very well at my job). Anyone out there had > problems like this that went away after a month? Any input at all > would be appreciated. > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2005 Report Share Posted June 6, 2005 Hi all, thanks for your responses. i've been taking lexapro right before i go to sleep because it does make me spacey. But without any sleep aid I was waking up all the time (seemed like every hour). Before the lex I had a different type of sleep problem (wake up at 3:00 every night with severe anxiety). I started taking ambien to offset the effect of the lex, but that didn't help, so now im trying trazodone, which i slept through the night last night (first time since starting). What a relief. I think for me, the lex makes it really hard to focus. Its much worse if im tired of course. i think it's the anti-obsessive quality about the drug. In addition to not having obsessive thoughts, I don't eat very much anymore (no interest in food) including sweets - which I used to have every day prior. I also really cut down on my drinking. But it seems I have also lost interest in what i'm working on. Much rather just stare out the window at nothing. Perhaps I need to decrease my dosage or change to something else? I see my doctor next week. Thanks for all your comments and support. Pam Oreschnick <lossy61@...> wrote: I am on Paxil and it took about two months for me to really feel like it was doing its job. Be patient, try different doses and different times of day to take your medication - under the direction of a knowledgable dr or psych. What you're describing may be a symptom of the depression/anxiety and not necessarily a side effect. And unfortunately the more you worry about not sleeping, the more likely you are to not get enough sleep. Could your percieved decline in job function due to being tired? Pam > Hi all, > I've been on lexapro for about a month now. Went from 5 to 10mg about > two weeks ago. It seems to have shut down my brain somewhat. I have a > hard time concentrating (also having trouble sleeping). I don't want > to give up because it seems to work with anxiety and depression, but > I'm thinking after a month this side effect isn't going to go away (and > I'm not functioning very well at my job). Anyone out there had > problems like this that went away after a month? Any input at all > would be appreciated. > Thanks, > --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Your disinterest makes me think that you are still having depression symptoms. Could this be right? Its unfortunate that a lot of the side effects of SSRIs are very similar to the symptoms that make people turn to them in the first place. > > Hi all, > > I've been on lexapro for about a month now. Went from 5 to 10mg > about > > two weeks ago. It seems to have shut down my brain somewhat. I have > a > > hard time concentrating (also having trouble sleeping). I don't want > > to give up because it seems to work with anxiety and depression, but > > I'm thinking after a month this side effect isn't going to go away > (and > > I'm not functioning very well at my job). Anyone out there had > > problems like this that went away after a month? Any input at all > > would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi, sorry to hear you haven't had much correction. I would still try and see if something happens. but i would probably also try to get a second opinion from cranial tech in cleveland if that is possible. my daughter had very good correction from a starband for brachy (age 5-10 mo). but since your daughter is still " flat as a pancake " I would wonder if your ortho is really doing all he can. also if the head isn't growing does your doc think there is any problem? I know growth slows quite a bit after a year, but I would hate to see you quit if there is still something that can be done. i know by 24 mo it is out of the question, but now there is still a small chance. -christine sydney 16 mo starband grad > > Hello. I have been a member of this board for several months now > but post rarely. Most of the time I find my answers and my comfort > of knowing I'm not alone by reading everyone elses posts. I just > wanted to get some opinions though. My daughter is 20 months > old and has been in a Starband for 6 months. She has moderate > brachycephaly/plagiocephaly. She does not have an facial > asymmetry's but her head in the back looks like a pancake. It is > extremely flat ear to ear. Her pediatrician and 2 neurosurgeons I > consulted with all feel it is time to give up on any correction. > She has thus far received very little correction. The correction > she has received is from when you look at the birds eye view of her > head. It is not as square looking, definetely more oval. An > important point to also note is that she has had little to no head > growth during these 6 months. Her ortho, on the other hand believes > we should give it a little more time, and that maybe she is due for > a growth spurt. I feel like I may be holding on to lost hope > though; grasping at straws because I feel so awful and guilty this > happened to my little girl. I cry constantly. Would you continue > with the helmet at this point? I don't want to continue to make her > wear it for nothing. Thanks for reading. Sometimes it feels good > just to get it all out. > > Jen-mom to -20 months old,Starband, Western New York > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 If the band still fits I'd give it another month or two. My girlfriend swears her son had a growth spurt at 20 months and my son seems to be having one too right now. Unfortunately he just graduated and we can't capture it! You might also consider night time only wear if it's really driving you nuts and she still sleeps on her back. Good luck! Sheila, mom to , 20 months, DOCband grad > > Hello. I have been a member of this board for several months now > but post rarely. Most of the time I find my answers and my comfort > of knowing I'm not alone by reading everyone elses posts. I just > wanted to get some opinions though. My daughter is 20 months > old and has been in a Starband for 6 months. She has moderate > brachycephaly/plagiocephaly. She does not have an facial > asymmetry's but her head in the back looks like a pancake. It is > extremely flat ear to ear. Her pediatrician and 2 neurosurgeons I > consulted with all feel it is time to give up on any correction. > She has thus far received very little correction. The correction > she has received is from when you look at the birds eye view of her > head. It is not as square looking, definetely more oval. An > important point to also note is that she has had little to no head > growth during these 6 months. Her ortho, on the other hand believes > we should give it a little more time, and that maybe she is due for > a growth spurt. I feel like I may be holding on to lost hope > though; grasping at straws because I feel so awful and guilty this > happened to my little girl. I cry constantly. Would you continue > with the helmet at this point? I don't want to continue to make her > wear it for nothing. Thanks for reading. Sometimes it feels good > just to get it all out. > > Jen-mom to -20 months old,Starband, Western New York > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hi Jen, You must live near me, I am in Tonawanda. So are you seeing Dr Li at Childrens? And are you going to Great Lakes or to Strong in Rochester? Why don't you e-mail me personally. > > Hello. I have been a member of this board for several months now > but post rarely. Most of the time I find my answers and my comfort > of knowing I'm not alone by reading everyone elses posts. I just > wanted to get some opinions though. My daughter is 20 months > old and has been in a Starband for 6 months. She has moderate > brachycephaly/plagiocephaly. She does not have an facial > asymmetry's but her head in the back looks like a pancake. It is > extremely flat ear to ear. Her pediatrician and 2 neurosurgeons I > consulted with all feel it is time to give up on any correction. > She has thus far received very little correction. The correction > she has received is from when you look at the birds eye view of her > head. It is not as square looking, definetely more oval. An > important point to also note is that she has had little to no head > growth during these 6 months. Her ortho, on the other hand believes > we should give it a little more time, and that maybe she is due for > a growth spurt. I feel like I may be holding on to lost hope > though; grasping at straws because I feel so awful and guilty this > happened to my little girl. I cry constantly. Would you continue > with the helmet at this point? I don't want to continue to make her > wear it for nothing. Thanks for reading. Sometimes it feels good > just to get it all out. > > Jen-mom to -20 months old,Starband, Western New York > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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