Posted by chasethdevil on July 10, 2011, at 16:00:39
In reply to countering lexapro side-effects, posted by g_g_g_unit on July 3, 2011, at 8:24:13
I experienced some rough side effects getting on lexpro. I went up 5 mg at a time because I am quite sensitive to new drugs and usually experience every common side effect and some uncommon ones. I was a bit zombiefied. At every dose I upped these were more difficult.
However, all side effects, even the crazy intense fatigue, went away with some time and now I'm on a high dose of 40 mg. No side effects currently, except for anorgasmia which is nothing new for me; never had an orgasm. I take it paired with wellbutrin. It doesn't completely take away my anxiety but my depression is gone, and my anxiety is toned down to a point that therapy is actually helping me. Without meds, my anxiety is MAJOR. I usually spend about a couple months trying to fight off anxiety while trying to make everything in my life absolutely perfect before the depression hits and I can no longer function.
I'd give it a chance; Lexapro has an excellent reputation for being one of the SSRI's with the least side effects. This has been my experience.
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