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Re: paxil to lexapro » leedsman

Posted by Mariposa on September 14, 2003, at 15:47:12

In reply to Re: paxil to lexapro, posted by leedsman on September 14, 2003, at 14:55:08

> Thank you for your replies. This morning I feel terrible, I have muscle aches in my shoulders and neck , am very tired , probably partially from high pollen alergy count. Today I start my 5th week of 10 mg. lexapro and am still waiting for this stuff to kick in. I took a little Klonopin to ease what I feel might be a little anxiety, but it has made me more sedated feeling.
> If I am up and about already the Klonopin does not make me tired but just calms me, but now I feel like I am so tired that Im just want to lay in bed and do nothing, I really hate this whole feeling, please help

You are right at the point where I almost gave up, but I hung on because of all the great support I got from this board.

I remember feeling like my eyes had lids of lead, and feet too. I felt heavy, like a turtle, and I couldn't motivate. At work I was practically useless, I got tired immediately, got the shakes, shortness of breath. I just felt BAD and depressed.

About this time I increased from 5mg to 10mg, and looking at my old posts from weeks 6-8, it was not obvious to me at the time, but the Lex actually did start to work and I was doing better. By the 9th week there was no doubt and all these side effects had gone away and I was so much BETTER!!!

I know it's tough, I had to really force myself to get going in the mornings and during the day, and to keep taking the Lex. Hopefully, you too will soon experience some of the *benefits* of Lexapro.

Best of luck and keep us posted on your progress!~~~8|8


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