Posted by shadows721 on December 3, 2003, at 11:06:56
In reply to Re: this is SO depressing - Lexapro, posted by Annette2 on December 3, 2003, at 1:58:18
I agree that Lexapro has some powerful chemical properties that just kill patients in the sexual arena. I know this is true for me. I like you have serious reservations about medications. I didn't want to give up my perfect weight and my sex drive, but I got so damn depressed that I gave into taking a medication. I felt that it was more important for me to be able to function that fit in my size 4 jeans and have my urge for sex. It really is a sacrifice. Isn't it.
I tried wellbutrin with the lexapro, but I have had difficulties with it. It did make me more anxious. My hands shook and I questioned that I had a seizure in the middle of the night with it. Finally, I had the itching all over. I have researched meds almost continuously to find one without the weight gain and sexual s/e. There's really not much out there for someone with anxiousness and depression. Serzone is one, but I had a violent throwing up spell with that one. Some countries like Canada want to stop it's production due to the risk of liver failure. Remeron helps in the sexual s/e, but major weight gain is notorious. Remeron makes people crave carbs, so I have read. I am sure there are people who have not had this. I hope. Wellbutrin is VERY stimulating to the central nervous system. I could hardly write on that drug. So, I have bowed down and take Lexapro. It is calming and does help depression. That is my experience with it. It worked fast too. I read in the PDR that it does increase appetite. That may be why some gain weight or it might be the slowing down of the resting metabolism. Not sure on that one. I plan on really watching the menu and drink plenty of water to help any cravings. I have read that some have had no proplem with weight gain. Some have said they got their sexual abilities back in one month time frame. I haven't.:<
I guess it really depends on how debilitating your symptoms are in regard to accepting treatment. So, you have to ask yourself, "How functioning am I?" How much is my depression affecting my relationships, work, and etc?" For me, I was feeling like I couldn't work or be around people. It's been a year, since I have worked. That's very severe.
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