Posted by MoTucker on June 9, 2004, at 11:36:12
In reply to RE:: Tweek, posted by Tweek on June 9, 2004, at 11:10:36
It seems to me that my medication isn't working the way it once did. I've been on Lexapro for nearly a year and suddenly my anxiety attacks are back and I've been forced to use my Klonopin more and more lately. I don't want to do that because of its addictive nature.
Has anyone else had this happen and had to switch meds? I'm on a 10 mg a day dose. Night-time has always been a bad time for me. The noise of the day subsides and it's just me left to my thoughts. I've been having nightly anxiety attacks accompanied by unfortunate bowel movements and near-vomiting. Is it time to switch? Does everyone have these phases?
Also, I was on Paxil for 4 months or so before the Lex and had really bad sexual side effects. I can orgasm now with Lex, but my libido never recovered. Is that a side-effect from Paxil that never went away or is this an effect that some people feel with Lex. I am terrified it will ruin my relationship. My fiance does not press me about it but I can tell it bothers him that I hardly ever want to have sex. Sometimes I can convince myself it is the meds, but then the "crazy voices" in my head start convincing me there's something wrong with the relationship and I have huge anxiety attacks worrying about that. Of course it's not like I get excited watching a steamy love scene like I used to. It's not like I want to pleasure myself like I used to. I just don't care. It's like I'm asexual. I'm so jealous of you folks out there that report no problems. The Lex is way better than Paxil in comparison - but ain't nothin better than my natural sex drive. Which I'm scared is gone forever.
I think I just need to get some counseling. That will have to help. I might have to switch meds, too... but that means I've got to go through withdrawl... during which I can't function. Not ideal for my career. Of course none of this solves the sexual dysfunction...
Thanks for listening. I wish I didn't have to go through any of this.
M.T.
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