Posted by Okpolosi on May 24, 2003, at 11:36:22
In reply to Re: 'Nother newbie**cswife, posted by cswife on May 24, 2003, at 11:07:22
> Evidently my message did not post. My husband, age 50, has just started taking lexapro 3 days ago. This is the first time he has ever taken an anti-depressant. He had general depression, feeling worthless, no motivation. This drug is making him extremely nervous, agitated, can't sleep, sweating profusely. On top of all that, the doctor told him he has elevated bp, cut out sodium, cholesterol reading of 288, cut out all meat. So now, on top of being depressed, he can't eat anything! We called the doctor's office this morning about the way he is feeling and of course, this being a holiday weekend, the doctor is out until Wednesday. The lady in the office said for him to stop taking the drug. He is in pitiful shape and there's nothing I can do to help. What advice would you all give? Should he hang in there and give the lexapro more time?
> He works with electricity, so I worry about his safety. I appreciate any insight you folks can give.What you are describing (nervous, sweating, nausea, insomnia) are all initial side effects of Lexapro. I had all of these you mention plus more. I have posted quite a lot about my experiences w/SE's, if it will help, you can go back to previous periods (the section above) and read all about it. These SE's lessen with time and for most, they go away.
Suffice it to say, I had a rough time of it, but I stuck with it and am very glad I did. Have been on 10mg going into my 5th month, Lexapro IS WORKING for me!!
Please do not get discouraged right away, give the meds a chance to do their work (for some, myself included, it can take 6 to 8 weeks before you can feel the difference.
Hope I have been of some help and we are all here for you and are all pulling for you!!!
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