Posted by maryhelen on September 30, 2003, at 5:39:12
Hi everyone:
Sorry if this message shows up twice. I tried to post it yesterday and have not seen it show up yet.
I haven't been around much lately, as I have been in a deep depression. I thought I had read here a while ago that Lexapro is now available in Canada. I asked my pharmacist about it and he was not aware of Lexapro and had not heard about it being approved in Canada. Does anyone know if it has been approved by Health & Welfare Canada or if it may be soon?
I am taking Lamitcal 300 mg. This past June had a response to it at 150 mg., felt better than I had in my whole life. This response only lasted 3 weeks and although pdoc suggested I go up to 300 mg. it has not 'kicked' back in yet. I had been taking Parnate for 2 years and was still taking it when I started the Lamitcal, but had been experiencing hair loss consistantly and it was getting to the point that, not only did Parnate not seem to be working anymore, I was losing more hair by the handful. Since stopping Parnate over a month ago the hair loss has stopped, and is beginning to grow back in. Have not had an opportunity to see my pdoc much lately, due to my return to work and his absence due to his own illness. I have an appointment on October 16th to see him and I have heard here that many are getting very positive results with Lexapro, knowing of course it is not the same for everyone.
I am reluctant to give up on the Lamitcal, but feel that I need another med with it. Have tried more meds and combos than I can remember, not unlike most of us here. I am not bi polar, but have treatment resistant depression. I am feeling very desperate and frightened right now, having crashed badly and having to cope with the added stress of returning to work after a 2 1/2 year sick leave fighting the depression.
Any other suggestions about what I can do or info about Lexapro's availability in Canada will be very much appreciated.
maryhelen
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