Posted by kellieann7 on March 25, 2004, at 17:37:57
In reply to Re: Wellbutrin...here we go!, posted by KathrynLex on March 25, 2004, at 17:17:35
I'm normally a lurker here, although I try to add an occasional post or two. For those that are new, I started taking Lexapro in early December. I was on 10 mgs for 2 weeks, and then doc upped the dosage to 20 mgs. I had been slowly sinking into depression for about 7 years (I am 26), but had a mini-crisis when I lost two pets, and felt like it was time to see someone about getting a handle on the depression. My experience has been fairly typical as far as side effects go: nausea, lethargic during the day, etc. After about 5-6 weeks, I noticed a definite improvement in my mood and energy level, and I can say that I have been feeling 100% for the last month. I remember "me" and it feels good. I am NOT a zombie, I like feeling a little jittery and chatty... this is how I was in high school. I still get angry, annoyed, irritated, etc, but my outlook on life is positive. I take Lexapro at night, and sleep for about 6-7 hours. I wake up each morning at 6, and twice a day, I take Metabolife, which is basically caffeine. This gets me through those dreaded lunch time brain voices that say "Sleep.... just for a few minutes."
Anyway, the point of this is: I had a follow up with my doc today because my prescription will run out at the end of the month. She asked how I am feeling, and I said, "Scared you will take this medicine away." I explained that I have experienced side effects, but they are tolerable, and I have modified my routine to one that benefits me. I explained that I have painted three rooms in the house, all my laundry is done, etc. She asked about sexual side effects, and I told her that honestly, since I am not obsessing over trying to get pregnant, sex is great! She also discussed the new warnings around AD's and asked if I had any suicidal thoughts. She also felt comfortable when I told her that if I did have these thoughts, I would inform her immediately. She wrote out a new script for 6 refills, and said that as long as I keep feeling the way I am, I will only have to call her to get a new on in six months. YEA! I realize there will be bad days too, but I now feel equipped with the tools (ie meds) I need to be a normal functioning person again.
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