Guest guest Report post Posted July 9, 2005 I have GERD, (reflux disease), irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis and I have not had any gastrointestinal problems related to the Lexapro. No heart burn, no diarrhea or vomiting. I've had no problems what so ever with the Lex. Sue C -- NEW Hi, I am new to the group. I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe Ive had most of my life.) For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 9, 2005 When does everyone take the lex? morning or evenings? I take mine in the evening. I have actually had no side effects except for the weight gain. Sue Chapman <chapmn47@...> wrote:I have GERD, (reflux disease), irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis and I have not had any gastrointestinal problems related to the Lexapro. No heart burn, no diarrhea or vomiting. I've had no problems what so ever with the Lex. Sue C -- NEW Hi, I am new to the group. I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe Ive had most of my life.) For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 9, 2005 I take it in the morning. It has a tendency to give me a little extra energy, which I don't need at 9PM. Sue C -- NEW Hi, I am new to the group. I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe Ive had most of my life.) For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 12, 2005 Hi welcome to the boards. I have been taking Lexapro for quite sometime now for my anxiety and for me Lexapro is great. It helps control my Anxiety well. The only side effect I have from the medication is the weight gain so I am now currently trying to wean myself off. But please remember that everyone's body is different and you might not gain the weight from it. Good luck to you and please let us know how you are doing. soothing <soothingsolutions@...> wrote:Hi, I am new to the group. I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe Ive had most of my life.) For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 12, 2005 You sound so much like I was. (fear of side effects and vomiting, as well). I can assure you that I have never vomited from taking Lexapro (or the Zoloft I took before it). I had a few days early on where my stomach felt a bit uneasy but not enough to cause me panic or to alter my daily activities. My main side effect while going on and going off this type of meds is a zoned-out feeling in my head, like you get if you get way too much sleep. Not horrible at all, just a bit unpleasant, but that was short-lived. Trust me, the benefit of these drugs far outweighed the few side effects I have had. Don't let the fine print on the paper that comes with your prescription scare you! They have to document have teeny, tiny complaint someone has, whether proven as a result of taking the medication or not. Good luck! I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe Ive had most of my life.) For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 17, 2005 I have GERD, (reflux disease), > irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulitis > and I have not had any gastrointestinal problems related to the Lexapro. No > heart burn, no diarrhea or vomiting. I've had no problems what so ever with > the Lex. > > Sue C > > -- NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2005 I started off taking it in the morning, because it gave me insomnia. However, I was drowsy and zoned out all day. After awhile I started taking it at bedtime, but I have to also take Ativan to sleep. This helped with the day time drowsiness. Also, I have a huge appetite on lexapro. I lost 30 lbs. 4 years ago and am very diet and body conscious. I've gained several pounds since starting lexapro and although I'm unhappy about that, it's worth it to feel better Kirsten NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2005 I havent started my Lexapro yet. Id like to know out of everyone in the group that has taken it, how many of you have had diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea so bad it interrupted your work day/had to take the day off etc., and do you find it has helped for those of you with GAD, and how long did the side effects last? Is it best to take with food or milk? I appreciate your helping me with this. Larissa NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2005 I've had no side effects from it what so ever. Sue C -- Re: Re: NEW I havent started my Lexapro yet. Id like to know out of everyone in the group that has taken it, how many of you have had diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea so bad it interrupted your work day/had to take the day off etc., and do you find it has helped for those of you with GAD, and how long did the side effects last? Is it best to take with food or milk? I appreciate your helping me with this. Larissa NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2005 well i take it at nite... im awake anyway.. sooo dont include that in a side effect. my hubby works nites and i dont sleep till he walks in the door.. the only side effect that i noticed since fixing my dosage is headache from hell... and the next morning about an hour after waking ive got diarehha. ... " some mornings it doesnt seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps " emo philips (cynical=Roni) Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of others: Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2005 Your worrying too much, Lexapro has jack-all side effects, usually, like me, there are no side effects at all. Sure you have to wait a couple of weeks before it works and you adjust to the medication. You dont need to take it with food. NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 18, 2005 lol.. she has anxiety disorder of course she is going to worry too much... its second nature.... " some mornings it doesnt seem worth it to gnaw through the leather straps " emo philips (cynical=Roni) Believing or showing the belief that people are motivated chiefly by base or selfish concerns; skeptical of the motives of others: Negative or pessimistic, as from world-weariness __________________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 20, 2005 What does 'jack all' side effects mean? NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 25, 2005 I've had GAD and panic attacks in the past when I was on disability and wasn't working. (I think I turned into an agoraphobic, and then when I went out into public I had the panic attacks. It went away when I took my meds and went back to work!) It's good to take these medications with food. I didn't have nausea with Lexapro myself. How are you doing now? Christie soothing <soothingsolutions@...> wrote: I havent started my Lexapro yet. Id like to know out of everyone in the group that has taken it, how many of you have had diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea so bad it interrupted your work day/had to take the day off etc., and do you find it has helped for those of you with GAD, and how long did the side effects last? Is it best to take with food or milk? I appreciate your helping me with this. Larissa NEW > > Hi, I am new to the group. > I suffer with agoraphobia and panic/anxiety. Panic doesnt seem to be as bad > as it use to ne, panic attacks are few and far between, but the anxiety is > always there, this has been ongoing since I was a child. I am now 48. I > recently discovered that I have a fear of vomiting. This too I believe > Ive had most of my life.) > For the past 3 years I have been taking 1 1/2 mg of Xanax that has helped me > a quite a bit. My doctor recently gave me Lexapro but unfortunately I fear > side effects. I joined this group to learn more about the side effects > concerning gastrointestinal upsets. Any input you can give me on this med > and the side effects would be greatly appreciated. Theresa > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2005 I have just been told my money has come in for my surgery now need to decide Aug 10,15,17....Were any of you scared to make that final dession??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Hi there. This group is specifically for patients of Dr. Alberto Aceves in Mexicali - so, yes, all of us on this site have had (or are contemplating having) surgery in Mexico. Jackie S. > I WAS WONDERING IS EVERYONE HAVING THE SURGERY DONE IN MEXICO?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2005 I was. I am still worried that something is going to go wrong. Like my flight might not arrive on time, etc.... So far it has been bad, my ex boyfriend stole all my money that I saved for the surgery. Then my mother lent me the money and they never received my deposit. Hope that is the end of my bad luck. I pray that everything starts looking up. Deborah F. August 6 > I have just been told my money has come in for my surgery now need to decide > Aug 10,15,17....Were any of you scared to make that final dession??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2005 is south of Ft Worth...by Burleson & Cleburne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Ok Deborah no more bad luck it's not allowed l0l. It will be all worth it when it's over and your home being a looser like the rest of us. Like i said no more all positive from here on out good luck belinda Re: NEW I was. I am still worried that something is going to go wrong. Like my flight might not arrive on time, etc.... So far it has been bad, my ex boyfriend stole all my money that I saved for the surgery. Then my mother lent me the money and they never received my deposit. Hope that is the end of my bad luck. I pray that everything starts looking up.Deborah F.August 6> I have just been told my money has come in for my surgery now need to decide > Aug 10,15,17....Were any of you scared to make that final dession??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 2, 2005 Not really scared, I was excited and couldn’t wait to get it done. It helped that we planned to take a few days before surgery to take our time driving and relaxing in the hotels first. I have heard of but not sure where that is. I am in Ranger. In Texas 3/1/05 280/211/160 http://www.tracyslapband.com From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of bradshawtravels@... Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 4:19 PM Subject: Re: Re: NEW I have just been told my money has come in for my surgery now need to decide Aug 10,15,17....Were any of you scared to make that final dession??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Not one bit! I even asked to be moved up a day early from the 12th to the 11th! I can't wait. Liz > I have just been told my money has come in for my surgery now need to decide > Aug 10,15,17....Were any of you scared to make that final dession??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 3, 2005 That's funny because I didn't get upset until I was wheeled into surgery too. I thought I was the only one. I guess that's when it really hits you, that this is real and it going to happen now. in TX 280/256/140 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 3, 2005 Yes, I started to cry laying there waiting for surgery, but fortuantely the anestheologist gave me something for my headache and it also made me relax. Tracie B. in Texas Re: NEW That's funny because I didn't get upset until I was wheeled into surgery too. I thought I was the only one. I guess that's when it really hits you, that this is real and it going to happen now. in TX 280/256/140 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 3, 2005 ME TOO!! I was so embarresed that I was crying but I guess I wasn't the only one. I feel much better now. in TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
