Posted by male34 on February 8, 2003, at 9:43:07
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by MaryZee on February 6, 2003, at 14:27:22
> > > I took celexa for four months and have been on lexapro for six months since I switched. I find lexapro to work better. Celexa caused severe insomnia for me; however, lexapro does not. The side-effects from lexapro are a little different though: I find that I have a very decreased sex drive with lexapro. I also find that I am a little lazier on lexapro (I think the proper way to define this is 'amotivational syndrome').
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> > > The important thing to remember is that everyone has different brain chemsitry: a single person's reaction to a drug does not define that drug's effects/side-effects.
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> > I'm switching from Effexor to Lexapro. I developed high blood pressure and had to switch. Also, I've had chest pains. Someone posted that they developed an ulcer. I would be interest to know what it felt like. I've been to a cardiologist and the heart seems OK. Pains are centered. Could this be an esophogeal ulcer?
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> > Any input would be appreciated. Chest pains are scary.
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> > Tanguerey
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> Hi! I've been on Lexpro for two weeks. The last two days have started having "chest pains". Sort of feels like something "punching" me (not hard) in the chest. Have had all heart tests three months ago and got an o.k. Have mitral valve prolapse and mild heart murmor - but everything else was fine. Also, today for the first time since starting Lexpro I feel very weepy. And the constant sleepiness has not improved. I was on Prozac for ten years and was switched to Lexapro.
> No weaning from Prozac - just stopped it and started taking Lexapro. Anyone have any positive comments on Lexapro? Is it worth hanging in there with this medication? Not so sure :( Would appreciate any advice everyone!!!!!
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im on lex going into 2 weeks i feel good mr dr specialist sasid he thinks lex is the best of the best hang in there everbody needs to stop thinking dwelling and looking for side effects im sure some are there but keep going on and get UP! dont lay around and you will be amazed your energy will be there for you ,i was forced into physcial hard work i said oh no ill never be able to do it on early lex days well be fore i knew it i was working my but off sweating lifting and thinking straight lets face it the more you sit and worry the worse it gets ,TRUST me put you pants on and get up and get out and get on trust me please try it, stay on lex and put all negative thoughts to postive thoughts , get going good luck i will pray for you all I BELIEVE IN ALL OF YOU ! you must have a very short memory and forget it and go on to something positive!
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