Posted by Zena on January 31, 2004, at 19:32:15
In reply to really struggling here with lexapro!!, posted by slippinaway on January 31, 2004, at 18:28:16
> hello
> i really could use some advice from any current or former lexapro users. i am currently taking 10 mg. of lex for ocd/depression/anxiety. i took it for the first time for 2 weeks at christmas time and stopped due to feeling very disassociated and
> aggitated and much more anxious than i was even before starting it. i was switched back to paxil which i was on for 5 years before changing to lex and i still felt bad. now i was put back on lexapro and it's only been a week and i am so nervous and anxious and unstable and here is the latest side effect,my eyes are burning and bloodshot and watery and i've developed a twitch in my right eye. i feel way worse than when i felt the depression coming on strong at christmas time.
> so what i'm wondering is should i stick with this lexapro while miserable...or does it sound like it isn't for me?? i know 2 weeks isn't very long for a decision but the paxil and prozac always seemed to work rather quick and i never had bad se's other than orgasm difficulty.
> any replies would be greatly appreciated....thanxSlippinaway,
You need to take klonopin or xanax to help with the side effects your feeling. When I started on antidepressents I had the same problem only I was on such a low dose that I thought I was going to climb out of my skin. Finally found a Dr. who upped my dosage. Once the meds.kick in your need for these lessens. Anyhow, they did with me. Zena
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