Posted by Wildman on February 6, 2004, at 11:07:53
In reply to lexapro side effects, posted by slippinaway on February 5, 2004, at 18:32:37
> i am on my second attempt at this lexapro and each time after about 2 weeks of it i seem to get into a frame of mind where i don't have my normal feelings and emotions even toward my loved ones.
It seems that many of us here on Lex had really rough experiences during the early weeks, so you are not alone.
> i feel very blank and shallow. does this pass or is lexapro not for me??
The effect that Lex had on me changed from day to day during the early weeks, but it seems to have stabilized here in week 8. I'm having enough success with it to keep going....
> i did well on prozac years ago but it seems like no dr.s want to prescribe that anymore??
Lex is touted as having fewer side effects than the other SSRIs, so that's why I think it is prescribed so much now. I think Lex has only been on the market for about 2 years now, and the drug reps are pushing it hard...
Hang in there. I encourage you to not make your final decision about Lex until you have given it some more time if you can. I am pleased with where I am now, but there were times that I was ready to quit - I am glad I did not.
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