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Posted by ayuda on March 26, 2003, at 19:01:47
In reply to effexor, posted by annlanka on March 26, 2003, at 15:38:46
> hi-
> was wondering if anyone has taken or is currently on effexor- i just got samples today and am supposed to lower my lexapro and add the effexor. could anyone tell me their experience with effexor?
> thanks
> annlankaI went the other way around, off Effexor onto Lexapro. Effexor is good -- I could not tolerate the side effects, but different people experience different side effects. I thought it did especially well with anxiety, as well as depression. You might want to check out some of the more recent threads concerning Effexor, and you'll see that people respond to it very differently.
I take it, then, that the visit went well -- good luck on the Effexor!
Ayuda
Posted by dawne on March 26, 2003, at 19:02:46
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by blkvettes on March 26, 2003, at 18:37:39
HI, I AM NEW TO THIS PAGE. I SUFFER FROM MIGRAINES AND DEPRESSION. I HAVE BEEN ON PAXIL FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS AND IT WORKS GREAT FOR MY MIGRAINS AND DEPRESSION, BUT NOT FOR MY FIGURE. IHAVE SINCE GAINED 30 POUNDS. IM SWITCHING TO LEXAPRO. ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SAME ISSUES?
Posted by ayuda on March 26, 2003, at 19:06:54
In reply to Re: Hormones » leeran, posted by lil' jimi on March 26, 2003, at 15:59:10
Thanks for the insights! Why is it that we figure out more information here than my gynecologist can?
Posted by annlanka on March 26, 2003, at 20:38:26
In reply to Re: effexor » annlanka, posted by ayuda on March 26, 2003, at 19:01:47
Posted by BeeJay on March 27, 2003, at 8:58:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by Dysfunk on February 5, 2003, at 10:43:07
I was switched to Lexapro 2 wks ago after Paxil's sexual side effects were unrelieved by Wellbutrin. A week ago began having slight nausea and stomach upset, slight fever, occ. hot flashes, achiness, and uncomfortable intense dreams. Could this be Lexapro-related? How long has it been on market and what are "long-term" effects?
Thanks.
Posted by lil' jimi on March 27, 2003, at 9:00:29
In reply to Re: Hormones » lil' jimi, posted by Krissy P on March 26, 2003, at 17:52:55
> lil' jimi, what a great sense of humor!!! I had to laugh because my grandma always called me "krissy pooh" and Kristen was already taken when I registered for Psycho-Babble.
> between that and the hormone thing-your post made me smile and I just wanted to tell ya:-)
> Yeah, hormones sometimes suk for us women.lol
> Kristen
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> hi leeran,
> you can call me anything you please, just don't call me late for supper!
>
.....
> peace,
> ~ jim
> p.s. my grandma always called me "little jimmy"... "jim" was already taken when i registered for Psycho-Babble.
>my dear special kristen, sweetie-pie,
it lifts my spirits that i was able to make you laugh ... laughter is great medicine and i Feel one of the best purposes of this board are achieved when we can laugh ... so i thank you very much for letting me know i tickled you ... very fun for me! ... especailly because i have always delighted in your always positive and very sweet posts... (hence, "sweetie-pie", if you don't mind, too much!)
as an aside, i witnessed the reception you got initially over at Social and i want you to know i was offended and angered that you would be targeted for such uncalled for belligerence ... one of the reasons i take meds is to feel that way less ... certainly one of the reasons i use this message board is to not have to feel that way .... and if i'm not mad about your treatment, then i'm sad about it and there's another counterproductive reaction to that poster's uncalled for hostility.
it occurs to me that someone must have issues that made them take it out on you, Perhaps Because you Are so good and kind .... sad, sad, sad.
i treasure you and your posts and i thank you for your smile(s) ... please keep on smiling (and posting, you sweet thing, you)!
Mirth power!
~ jim
Posted by blkvettes on March 27, 2003, at 9:30:55
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by BeeJay on March 27, 2003, at 8:58:08
> I was switched to Lexapro 2 wks ago after Paxil's sexual side effects were unrelieved by Wellbutrin. A week ago began having slight nausea and stomach upset, slight fever, occ. hot flashes, achiness, and uncomfortable intense dreams. Could this be Lexapro-related? How long has it been on market and what are "long-term" effects?
>
> Thanks.Hi there, you may be having withdrawl from the paxil if you just quit taking it 2 weeks ago. I had terrible withdrawl from zoloft and paxil. That could go on for another week or two if this is the case.
Posted by blkvettes on March 27, 2003, at 9:37:36
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by dawne on March 26, 2003, at 19:02:46
> HI, I AM NEW TO THIS PAGE. I SUFFER FROM MIGRAINES AND DEPRESSION. I HAVE BEEN ON PAXIL FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS AND IT WORKS GREAT FOR MY MIGRAINS AND DEPRESSION, BUT NOT FOR MY FIGURE. IHAVE SINCE GAINED 30 POUNDS. IM SWITCHING TO LEXAPRO. ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THESE SAME ISSUES?
Hi there, are you exercising? If not you should try that first. Your paxil is working great for your symptoms that you tried to get rid of. If you do exercise and eat right then I will let the ladies take on the weight thing with lexapro!!!!!!! TAKE CARE!!
Posted by susan b. anthony on March 27, 2003, at 17:20:24
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by blkvettes on March 26, 2003, at 18:37:39
> > Hi - I am new to this board and happy to have found it. I started lexapro 2 weeks agao after suffering from increased phobias about walking on wet pavements and getting anxiety attacks over them. then there are issues with crowds after 9/11. I have some symtoms - are they normal for this drug - heavy duty dreams, very quesy about 1 hr after taking.
> >
> > thanks so much.......
>
> Hi there, I am surprised you did not mention being tired. All your side effects should go away with time, we hope. Just let your doc know when you go back. TAKE CARE!!!!!!!!Well, I don't think I am any more tired than usual - I travel about 1 1/2 hours each way back and forth to work and getting up at 5:30 gets to you.
Alot of people mention weight gain - I would eat when having attacks and feeling depressed, so I think i might be having the opposite effect - anyone experience this?
One of the side effects mentioned for this drug is "Sensitivity to sun light" - does anyone know about this?
thanks
Posted by Okpolosi on March 27, 2003, at 18:25:55
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by dawne on March 26, 2003, at 19:02:46
Yes I had terrible headaches first few weeks. Also have had several episodes of depression taking Lex. Everyone says to give it time, some need longer than others.
Week 9 for me at 10mg.
Posted by Okpolosi on March 27, 2003, at 18:30:07
In reply to Re: Lexapro side-effects, posted by BeeJay on March 27, 2003, at 8:58:08
I had all the SE's you mention, but they will subside. I'm at week 9 and doing much better.
You might find it helpfull to go back and look at older posts, as I have done to see that you are not alone. It really helps to hear that others have gone through what you are going through, and it does get better.
Posted by baracuda on March 27, 2003, at 19:41:05
In reply to is there anything else, posted by skyeXX on March 26, 2003, at 13:54:47
sorry - cant help you there ... my sex drive diminished when i had my 'nervous breakdown' and never came back - so if i can be without depression maybe i will worry about the sexual dysfunction later.
if you find anything keep us posted...
Posted by baracuda on March 27, 2003, at 19:44:10
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by susan b. anthony on March 26, 2003, at 18:22:30
i found that i was very queasy about an hour after tne meds too but the dreams are way less intense than the prozac. another thing that i'm being told by my friends and family is that i seem 'drugged' all the time - im kinda zoned out most of the day.. but im not stressing about anything. its kind of like smoking a joint!
Posted by Krissy P on March 27, 2003, at 20:27:14
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by baracuda on March 27, 2003, at 19:44:10
Posted by blkvettes on March 27, 2003, at 20:35:47
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by baracuda on March 27, 2003, at 19:44:10
> i found that i was very queasy about an hour after tne meds too but the dreams are way less intense than the prozac. another thing that i'm being told by my friends and family is that i seem 'drugged' all the time - im kinda zoned out most of the day.. but im not stressing about anything. its kind of like smoking a joint!
That is kind of how I felt for awhile, but I called it being a zombie!!!!!!
Posted by lil' jimi on March 27, 2003, at 20:42:51
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by blkvettes on March 27, 2003, at 20:35:47
> > i found that i was very queasy about an hour after tne meds too but the dreams are way less intense than the prozac. another thing that i'm being told by my friends and family is that i seem 'drugged' all the time - im kinda zoned out most of the day.. but im not stressing about anything. its kind of like smoking a joint!
>
> That is kind of how I felt for awhile, but I called it being a zombie!!!!!!the 1st week, just after i'd take my 5mg, i was sorta like that, except it reminded me more of when i was coming on to a psychedelic, but it only lasted a couple of hours ... but it doesn't anymore... i'm in week 3 now
~ jim
Posted by pumpkin on March 27, 2003, at 21:23:35
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by lil' jimi on March 27, 2003, at 20:42:51
Have been reading the most recent posts.
Question for you. I find that I go through
periods of feeling "crazy". I don't know
whether it is from the depression, hormones,
or I have to have an adjustment (uped) on
the Lex. However, taking it in the morning is
better for me at this time, because I fall asleep
better and quicker at night. I know the "hazy"
feeling too! Headaches are still present, and
dealing with a mom who is very ill, and in the
hospital doesn't help!I'm too tired, and somewhat "apathetic" to
comment on other areas. Although my mood swings
(crying one minute and ok the next) are hard.Sometimes...and then the sun shines! I'm hanging
in there throughout all this confusion.
Posted by Krissy P on March 27, 2003, at 21:59:21
In reply to Re: Hormones » Krissy P, posted by lil' jimi on March 27, 2003, at 9:00:29
Posted by annlanka on March 28, 2003, at 10:54:37
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl » dawne, posted by Okpolosi on March 27, 2003, at 18:25:55
> Yes I had terrible headaches first few weeks. Also have had several episodes of depression taking Lex. Everyone says to give it time, some need longer than others.
> Week 9 for me at 10mg.I spent 5 months on lexapro, first at 10 mg then at 20. Felt good the first couple days (weird, huh) then just dropped and dropped. Still on it but augmenting with others. Hopefully it will work.
annlanka
Posted by Litleone on March 28, 2003, at 20:07:37
In reply to Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Dr. Bob on June 11, 2002, at 7:52:48
I am very sensitive to ssi's and just started with Lexapro. Only problem so far is that I can't quit yawning, and tried napping today, but no success, anyone with similar problem??
Posted by blkvettes on March 28, 2003, at 20:33:21
In reply to Just started Lexapro, can't quit yawning?????, posted by Litleone on March 28, 2003, at 20:07:37
> I am very sensitive to ssi's and just started with Lexapro. Only problem so far is that I can't quit yawning, and tried napping today, but no success, anyone with similar problem??
Hi there, I was tired all the time during the day and could not nap. The reason I think for me is I suffer from panic attacks and just cant relax during the day to nap. TAKE CARE!!!!!!!
Posted by leeran on March 28, 2003, at 20:35:03
In reply to Just started Lexapro, can't quit yawning?????, posted by Litleone on March 28, 2003, at 20:07:37
That's an interesting observation - "tried napping today, but no success." I feel somewhat similar.
I'm on Lexapro (Day 4) and I was trying to think of a way to describe how I'm feeling to my husband and the best I can come up with is "immobilized."
I don't want to expend a lot of energy going anywhere - or doing anything because I feel like I MIGHT tired, but I'm still not tired or sleepy enough to even commit to a nap.
I'm on Adderall, and it feels as though I've hit a speed bump - but not in a bad way.
I'm likening this feeling to one of those movie scenes where the character is on some cheesy moving sidewalk but you can't see the actual movement - and it ends up looking like they're just gliding across the set (I think Mike Myers did this in some movie - I wish I could describe it better and I'm hoping this isn't the prelude to some "Night of the Walking Catatonic" stage in my life! ).
Plus, I notice that I've been feeling particularly verbose (as evidenced above - LOL) and I'm definitely feeling less irritable (verbose AND irritable could be detrimental to anyone in the immediate vicinity).
Oh yeah, and time feels a bit suspended. Example, I'll look at the clock and think "how in the world did it get to be 6:30?"
Sorry to go into such agonizing detail!
Usually I don't have any SSRI or anti-depressant side effects so I'm still debating if what I'm feeling are side effects - or just me looking for an excuse to be a lazy *ss for a few days.
> I am very sensitive to ssi's and just started with Lexapro. Only problem so far is that I can't quit yawning, and tried napping today, but no success, anyone with similar problem??
Posted by susan b. anthony on March 29, 2003, at 13:41:34
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by annlanka on March 28, 2003, at 10:54:37
Starting week three on 10 mg. having some headaches but sleeping much better. I have anxiety attacks walking/driving in wet weather and actually drove in the rain the other night - more afraid of the dark then the wet so I think i am starting toget better. Also, was actually smiling yesterday!!!!
Posted by lil' jimi on March 29, 2003, at 14:09:53
In reply to SE's, posted by pumpkin on March 27, 2003, at 21:23:35
> Have been reading the most recent posts.
>
> Question for you. I find that I go through
> periods of feeling "crazy". I don't know
> whether it is from the depression, hormones,
> or I have to have an adjustment (uped) on
> the Lex. However, taking it in the morning is
> better for me at this time, because I fall asleep
> better and quicker at night. I know the "hazy"
> feeling too! Headaches are still present, and
> dealing with a mom who is very ill, and in the
> hospital doesn't help!
>
> I'm too tired, and somewhat "apathetic" to
> comment on other areas. Although my mood swings
> (crying one minute and ok the next) are hard.
>
> Sometimes...and then the sun shines! I'm hanging
> in there throughout all this confusion.
hi pumpkin,are you still on 5mg of lex or has that been increased? from our past posts it appears you started 3/11, while i starteed 5mg on 3/6 so i'm less than a week ahead of you there ... all bets are off because i've haven't had anything other that lex, however i got a real good headache today ... although i have other explanations for it: allergies, coffee deficeincy (ho, ho) ... so never mind me ...
you, however, we want to offer support, especially with your mom being ill ... i am pulling you both.
and as sorry as i am that you're having such a bad time, it does seem like your improving some ... like when the sun shines .. so you should be commended ... way to go!
but even to try to guess at how to sort out all of the variables for you is way beyond me ... my crystal ball broke last week ... but if i read you right, it seems as if you're getting a better (maybe a little better?) grasp on it there?
don't think i answered any 'question', but know that folks care for you here.
take care!
~ ... jim
Posted by pumpkin on March 29, 2003, at 20:29:56
In reply to Re: SE's » pumpkin, posted by lil' jimi on March 29, 2003, at 14:09:53
Just giving an update to you. Time is short.
I'm now on 7.5 of Lex. I uped it a few days ago.
Felt like I was going crazy, and still very
depressed. I now know that I'm having panic
attacks again, plus, I will enter a "hyper"
stage (mania) as the anti-depressant goes "up".
I am going to talk with my doctor on Monday
about going back on Klonopin (like years ago)
to settle the mania down, because the mood
stabilizer is at the "theraputic" dosage. If
this makes sense. Have found out that not only
is my oldest daughter, and middle half sister
Bi-Polar, but my oldest half sister (I don't
see her-by her choice) is also diagnosed as
the same. Runs in my family-maybe my husbands
too! I kinda feel that I've been ripped off!Anyhow- I still get headaches. And alittle
"flighty"! I won't talk "bathroom", and still
feel "weird". But, something is doing something!
Busy week at the hospital, and at my moms (she
came home today- against advice, and I'm very
concerned!) Please keep us in prayer! I believe
that she should go on med too (depression), but
finds comfort in other ways... She's not in good
health!The posts help me alot, and again I say thank you!
As far as some of the other posts about hormones-
talking with my gyn- "Yes, Virgina, there is"...
So, onward bound we go!
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