I recently changed shrinks because the one I was seeing prior to Ms. C wasn't getting me anywhere. Ms. C put me on Lexapro and from our first session I feel comfortable and feel that theres a chance of me going somewhere. My question is can anyone tell me about me Lexapro? Side effects, and all ??????
2007-01-10 09:08:44 · 10 answers · asked by just curious 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
generally used to treat anxiety and depression...
Lexapro helps to restore the brain's chemical balance by increasing the available supply of serotonin, a substance in the brain believed to influence mood.
Many patients treated with Lexapro began to feel better within 1 or 2 weeks, although the full effect may take 4 to 6
Lexapro is well tolerated by most people. The most commonly reported side effects of Lexapro are nausea, insomnia, problems with ejaculation, somnolence, increased sweating, fatigue, decreased libido, and anorgasmia. Most of the side effects experienced by patients taking Lexapro are mild to moderate and go away with continued treatment, and usually do not cause patients to stop taking Lexapro.
2007-01-10 09:17:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only problem I had on Lexapro were sexual side effects (extremely common with most antidepressants.) Aside from that it worked well. My sister has been on it for a while now and has responded well to it. Her only complaint is the sex thing.
Lots of side effects are possible with all medications, but the key word is "possible". I've noticed on this website that most of the responses tend to be from people who have had negative experiences with something and they say "Oh, this is BAD, DO NOT USE IT" just because it turned out to not be the right medication for them. This isn't very good advice because what works for one person may very well not work for the next person. And what doesn't work for one person may be another person's miracle.
Plenty of people take these meds with mild (or no) side effects (which often subside after continued use of the medication).
It's great that you found a therapist that you connect with. That can make all the difference in the world! I wish you luck. :-) It sounds like you are on the right track.
2007-01-10 11:12:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
When I started taking lexapro 3 years ago, it made me feel the best I had ever felt. I have come a long way in therapy and have tapered down and am almost off it and I am still feeling good.
I had sexual side effects, harder time orgasming. I also started to have very frequent urination about a year ago and had to go on something for overactive bladder. I blame it on the lexapro because urinary changes are a less common side effect but, who knows.
2007-01-12 12:51:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My best friend and I both take Lexapro. She loves it and coudln't get along with out it. I don't hate it, but some of the side effects suck. Since I've been taking Lexapro I cannot achieve orgasm. And that is actually listed as a side effect of the drug. Go to crazymeds.org You can find out EVERYTHING about Lexapro and just about any other anit-depressant. Here are some other side effects:
* headache
* nausea
* dry mouth
* sweating
* sleepiness or insomnia
* diarrhea or constipation
* weight gain
* loss of libido
2007-01-12 15:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Lexapro may make you feel nauseated for the first week--if it's serious nausea, take half a pill for a week instead of a whole pill, to ease into it. But don't worry--the nausea subsides after a little while. I've been on it for half a year, and it works very well for me.
2007-01-10 09:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has diverse makes use of, alongside with dementia; tension; bi-polar; melancholy, etc. this is the main precious, least section-consequences, low dosage drug that works a sort of strategies chemical imbalances.
2016-10-30 13:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by bason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had no side effeects on Lexapro.
It's made me feel a lot better :)
2007-01-10 12:53:21 · answer #7 · answered by Screamin' Banshee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have gotten info with your subscription. Here is a web-site with all the info.
2007-01-10 09:14:32 · answer #8 · answered by Erbilicious 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I got migraines on it
2007-01-10 09:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by jade_d05 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://health.yahoo.com/drug/d04812a1;_ylt=AvNhAngzXoWwIR538e6v8bAkD7sF
you may want to invest some time learning to search the web, it isn't at all difficult.
be aware that everyone is unique and all respond to antidepressant drugs in a different manner.
2007-01-10 09:13:50 · answer #10 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 8⤋