Posted by Annette2 on November 30, 2003, at 0:50:51
In reply to Taking Lexapro the first time, posted by Annette2 on November 21, 2003, at 14:12:56
This is an update. I started 5mgs of Lexapro 9 days ago. I took it in the morning. I wasn't sure if it was doing anything positive, but my husband mentioned after a few days I seemed less cranky. Whatever. All I know is that it made me fall asleep at odd hours and I wasn't getting much done each day, whereas before, even at the depths of depression, I still managed to get things accomplished at home. My one attempt at sex was with diminished sensation and no climax. I was eating like a hippo. After 7 days of lethargy and sleepiness, I skipped doses on Friday and Saturday. I will probably skip Sunday's dose. I just CAN'T fall behind in day-to-day demands. I cannot tolerate losing libido. I do not want a Lexapro weight gain. I told my doc that I did NOT want him to prescribe me anything that would kill my libido and cause weight gain. As for the sleepiness SE, I didn't know to expect that because I erroneously thought that an antidepressant medication would make me feel "peppy" rather than lazy.
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