Posted by Jaycee on December 5, 2002, at 4:53:45
In reply to Re: Lexapro and headaches » Jaycee, posted by pharmrep on December 4, 2002, at 9:10:19
> > I have noticed some weight gain and am not eating as much. I too weaned myself from paxil onto lexapro. I really like lexapro but the paxil was helping my migraines and now they are back full force so I am considering a switch back. Not sure what to do...any suggestions anyone???
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> ** glad to hear lex is working...how long you been on now? as for headaches...I have heard of the 1st wk or 2 being the roughest along with maybe nausea and dizziness..not enough to discontinue...but there...then by the 3rd wk or so it gets a lot better. I suggest riding it out if you can...if it persists beyond 1 month or your next visit with your dr...then maybe a mg change or your dr will help you with alternatives...good luck and keep posting
I have been on Lexapro for about 3 months and have added topamax in hope of some relief from these migraines. I really don't want to d/c the lexapro but the paxil really helped my migraines. the combination lex/topamax are not helping at all. I suggested an increase in my lexapro to my doc but she said that it is not used for migraines and would not help. I take Amerge prn but since on the lexapro it does not even help. I really like lexapro and do not want to stop taking it, I have an appt with a neurologist next week and will decide after that I guess.
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