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Posted by dc75 on July 10, 2003, at 13:37:29
In reply to Re: Please advice, posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 13:30:23
Wayne, you're the best!
Cheers,
dc75
Posted by e503 on July 10, 2003, at 13:54:51
In reply to Re: LEXAPRO ?, posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 10:54:04
> > Started my son on lexapro 9 days ago. Since he is very sensitive to meds started him on 2.5 mg. First 4 days he seemed a little better, so upped to 5 mg. He was GREAT for a few days, then I noticed he started to get a little agitated right before he was due his next dose (he takes it about 8:00 p.m.). Cut back again to 2.5 mg. Seemed to be a little agitated again the next day (yesterday). He also takes risperdal. I am trying to figure out what to do now......does this anxiety go away? (It's been 9 days since he started). Do I keep him at this dose for a while to see if it goes away, or do I incrase to see if that helps? Any ideas? HELP!
> > elise
>
> Hi there, what is he being treated for? How old is he? For anyone taking meds you should move the dose up slowly. Stay at 2.5mg for awhile. Look at the link below. TAKE CARE!!!
> WAYNE
> http://panicdisorder.about.com/features/blmed1.htm
>
>
> he is 16 years old. He has autism and possibly bipolar. He has been on a million meds.
elise
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 14:15:29
In reply to depakote before Lexapro, posted by joebob on July 9, 2003, at 23:40:15
> i was told to try a 2 week predose of depakote prior to starting lexapro...........
> and then read all this horrible stuff about the depakote..........
> will neurontin do the same thing, i.e. prepare the brain for the ssri rush..........?
> i had a mild manic break on the 3rd day of trying lexapro at a very low dose...........
> any advice or experienceHi there, I know nothing about the 2 meds you talk about. No one can tell you what will happen when you take any med. You are different from me and so on. I could not take paxil and zoloft. I had a hard time with lexapro at the begining and that was 5mg. My doc said stop taking it but I was desperate. On my own I cut that sucker to about 2mg and this helped ease my mind and side effects. The only thing I could say is cut that med to 1mg if you have to and see what happens. If that works ok after a few days go up to 2mg and so forth. TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
http://panicdisorder.about.com/features/blmed1.htm
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 14:20:39
In reply to Re: depakote before Lexapro, posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 14:15:29
Hi Jim, I guess you saw Donia was back. She had been here in Florida getting some of my sun. She reported that she was feeling great. There has said to be a link between sunshine and depression. I have been laying by the pool this week and I feel great. So get some sun, eat some chocolate and take your lexapro of course. TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by lil' jimi on July 10, 2003, at 15:29:30
In reply to SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO, LILJIMI, posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 14:20:39
hey Wayne!
> Hi Jim, I guess you saw Donia was back. She had been here in Florida getting some of my sun. She reported that she was feeling great. There has said to be a link between sunshine and depression. I have been laying by the pool this week and I feel great. So get some sun, eat some chocolate and take your lexapro of course. TAKE CARE!!!!
> WAYNEGREAT IDEA(S)!!!
(would you believe i HAD FORGOTTEN to take my noontime 10mg?!?!? ... ...
... ... Thanks for reminding me, man!! .. ... ... no wonder i was getting this headache!)it's always great to read the posts from folks getting the upside of lex ... ... way to go, Donia!
and you too WAYNE!
and all of our siblings-in-lex!TAKE Great CARE !!!
~ jimp.s. anyone wants TMI about me?
you can check out my post(s) over on the pBabble Faith board ... ... (TMI = "too much information")
.. ... ~ j
Posted by tm on July 10, 2003, at 15:58:00
In reply to Re: Lexapro Dosing...10 mg or bust??????, posted by McPac on July 9, 2003, at 23:26:47
> Thanks for ALL responses! Much appreciated!
> So it DOES seem like some (perhaps many?) DO get better results at doses greater than 10 mg.
> Been on Lex now 9 days (still at 10 mg's) and I have been getting the "panicky" feelings from the med........I get them strong when I first wake up...once I've been up for a while, and have eaten, they seem to subside....hopefully that panicky feeling will go away someday soon......I was wondering if Celexa caused those same panicky feelings? Thanks!I take .5mg Xanax for times a day to help with the panicky feelings. I don't always need it but the doc wants to make sure I stay panick free for a few months before reducing my Xanax.
Take care Tim.
Posted by pumpkin on July 10, 2003, at 16:01:41
In reply to Re: Alternative » sme, posted by trucker on July 6, 2003, at 18:12:24
Dear T,
I'm just browsing around the posts, and came
across yours. My heart goes out to you, I
lost a full term son (my only-I have all girls).
I've had a heck of a life too! I won't go
into it, but the "church" (I left it), told me
that my "problems" were because of un-submissiveness (if they only would have investigated what was REALLY going on)! Anyway,
another time-another post perhaps. I'm here.
It has been mans choices for me, but NOT the Lords
for alot of my life. Stand firm- you get alot of
crap. Ever wonder why? The Lord loves us ALL-
no matter what we've done, or will do! The cross-
just you and Him, not others!I've been off Lex now for over 3 weeks. I'm tired
of being "vulnerable" and drugged. For the first
time in over 12? years- I'm med free and trying
to see what is what. I'm not saying that meds
aren't good, but I had to do this, and I don't
regret it one bit. I'm doing what I want to do
for a change, which I don't think is "unhealthy"
a bit! Still fighting depression (on or off meds)
but haven't had "panic" attacks yet (bracing
myself somewhat). Dealing with memories (bad)
myself, and praying for the Lords wisdom in all
this. I now know that the ECT messed me up
perm.. I warn people, and am getting actively
involved especially with the vulnerable, and
elderly.Will try to post down the line, and nice to see
some posts from the oldtimers!LOL!
Posted by bruce_w6 on July 10, 2003, at 20:10:57
In reply to re: lexapro urination » bruce_w6, posted by lil' jimi on July 10, 2003, at 3:49:59
> hi bruce_w6,
>
> > I remember seeing posts in the beginning about urination habits changing when on Lexapro. How do I find these posts? Has anyone noticed their urination habits changing since taking Lexapro?
>
> this is another initial side-effect i had that went away in a little more than a week ... i have posted about this, but i can't remember what subject line i used and i don't recall that anyone responded ...
>
> when this was happening to me i had to take a very deliberate appraoch to peeing .... ... whereas it was an autonomic point and shoot before, it became a much more elaborate challenge, which sometimes caused a series of attempts to get my bladder really empty ... ... after a about 2 weeks this problem was completely gone ... .... but it had me a little worried there for a while ...
>
> take care,
> ~ jimI started having these same symptoms shortly after starting Lexapro in December 2002. I am still having them. I had my prostate checked and it is ok. I urinate frequently and it is kind of an effort to empty my bladder.
Any other feedback would be appreciated.
Posted by trucker on July 10, 2003, at 20:22:20
In reply to Re: Lexapro Dosing...10 mg or bust??????, posted by McPac on July 9, 2003, at 23:26:47
> Thanks for ALL responses! Much appreciated!
> So it DOES seem like some (perhaps many?) DO get better results at doses greater than 10 mg.
> Been on Lex now 9 days (still at 10 mg's) and I have been getting the "panicky" feelings from the med........I get them strong when I first wake up...once I've been up for a while, and have eaten, they seem to subside....hopefully that panicky feeling will go away someday soon......I was wondering if Celexa caused those same panicky feelings? Thanks!hey i have the panic problem too! however they think mine is linked to border line diabeties? has anyone checked your sugar, only blood will work for this one.
Posted by trucker on July 10, 2003, at 20:38:04
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl » trucker, posted by lil' jimi on July 10, 2003, at 2:51:44
> hi trucker,
>
> thank you for your post ...
> you wrote:
> > i switched from zoloft 200mg to lexapro 20 mg.
> >
> > i wasn't informed of the way it would affect me.
> >
> > this thing is screaming feed me all of a sudden and before i had NO desire at all. now its almost out of control. my other half is still use to no not interested and i am trying to get him to give me some. if you catch my drift. i am more like my younger years at this point. hope i stay like this. this is my experience!
>
> and i'm writing this:
> i hear what you are saying ... i have had similiar experience with lexapro ... .. ... i have asked our lex posters before if anyone else experienced beneficial sexual side effects with lex and a few responded positively ... ... i initially suffered anorgasmia as a SE from lex, but after about a week that went away and things changed for the better ... ... well, and even better ...
>
> how long we're you on zoloft?
> how long have you been on lex?
> how was your transition like?
> how has your other half adjusted? yet?
>
> thanks again for the positive post ... never get enough of those here ...
>
> good luck !
> take good care!!!
> ~ jim
>
>
> on zoloft almost two years.
on lex 1 1/2 months to two months.
in the beginning i didn't have adverse affects at all (10 mg), then that thing woke up screaming feed me!!! then bumped to (20 mg)now i am a little sluggish but i was sick with sinutitus so it isn't fair to say which one is the culperate.
the other half, well he hasn't adjusted, he thinks its to good to be true and doen't know if he should try to touch me. (HA!) my luck, day late dollar short.take care,
i'll be away for awhile so it may take me awhile to answer you. like my name i am a trucker, 48 state and two providences i've seen, i await to see northwest canada.
i will be back 2wks to a month from my last post.
take care, i was alittle ashamed of my reply, however it is true.
Posted by trucker on July 10, 2003, at 21:01:42
In reply to SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO, LILJIMI, posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 14:20:39
> Hi Jim, I guess you saw Donia was back. She had been here in Florida getting some of my sun. She reported that she was feeling great. There has said to be a link between sunshine and depression. I have been laying by the pool this week and I feel great. So get some sun, eat some chocolate and take your lexapro of course. TAKE CARE!!!!
> WAYNEmy favorite!!!walking in the sun!!
(releases endorphines) which will help the depression.chocolate (any kind for me) is sex in a bowl!!!
(sorry folks)and then there is lex. we are still rasseling with each other to see if we like each other.
so far my three favorit things.
take care.
trucker
Posted by trucker on July 10, 2003, at 21:04:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro Dosing...10 mg or bust?????? » McPac, posted by tm on July 10, 2003, at 15:58:00
> > Thanks for ALL responses! Much appreciated!
> > So it DOES seem like some (perhaps many?) DO get better results at doses greater than 10 mg.
> > Been on Lex now 9 days (still at 10 mg's) and I have been getting the "panicky" feelings from the med........I get them strong when I first wake up...once I've been up for a while, and have eaten, they seem to subside....hopefully that panicky feeling will go away someday soon......I was wondering if Celexa caused those same panicky feelings? Thanks!
>
> I take .5mg Xanax for times a day to help with the panicky feelings. I don't always need it but the doc wants to make sure I stay panick free for a few months before reducing my Xanax.
> Take care Tim.
>
>
xanax made me suisidal
i didn't like that one at all
good luck, take care
trucker
Posted by trucker on July 10, 2003, at 21:12:21
In reply to Re: Alternative, posted by pumpkin on July 10, 2003, at 16:01:41
> Dear T,
>
> I'm just browsing around the posts, and came
> across yours. My heart goes out to you, I
> lost a full term son (my only-I have all girls).
> I've had a heck of a life too! I won't go
> into it, but the "church" (I left it), told me
> that my "problems" were because of un-submissiveness (if they only would have investigated what was REALLY going on)! Anyway,
> another time-another post perhaps. I'm here.
> It has been mans choices for me, but NOT the Lords
> for alot of my life. Stand firm- you get alot of
> crap. Ever wonder why? The Lord loves us ALL-
> no matter what we've done, or will do! The cross-
> just you and Him, not others!
>
> I've been off Lex now for over 3 weeks. I'm tired
> of being "vulnerable" and drugged. For the first
> time in over 12? years- I'm med free and trying
> to see what is what. I'm not saying that meds
> aren't good, but I had to do this, and I don't
> regret it one bit. I'm doing what I want to do
> for a change, which I don't think is "unhealthy"
> a bit! Still fighting depression (on or off meds)
> but haven't had "panic" attacks yet (bracing
> myself somewhat). Dealing with memories (bad)
> myself, and praying for the Lords wisdom in all
> this. I now know that the ECT messed me up
> perm.. I warn people, and am getting actively
> involved especially with the vulnerable, and
> elderly.
>
> Will try to post down the line, and nice to see
> some posts from the oldtimers!LOL!thankyou! i hope you can remain med free and be happy and enjoy life alot. i went off zoloft and stayed off for a couple months and every major problem came back. the main one that drove me insane was i couldn't think to funtion, the simplest things like taking a shower, mking supper etc, i couldn't remember how to do them. my brain was miss funtioning. i told my doctor after i finally found one my brain wasn't working right. (it took me three days and alot of distress to find a doctor) thank GOD that is over.
good luck take care and GOD bless you!
trucker
Posted by Donia on July 10, 2003, at 21:14:12
In reply to re: SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO and Dark Chocolate! » BLKVETTES, posted by lil' jimi on July 10, 2003, at 15:29:30
I always seem to feel better in the summer and worse in the winter. When I do get off meds, I let myself get so down before I get back on them. So far my major depression has been event related, usually do to some trauma with my boys. My youngest son has Legg Calve Perthes Disease which sent me into a breakdown. Then my oldest sons appendix ruptured, then my youngest had a severe reaction to we think penicillen called HSP. Pretty scary looking but he made it through ok. I have talked with Wayne and others here about this, but dont know if the newbies know. I have always had mild to moderate depression since I was about 10, but events like these with my kids really send me downhill. My sister is bipolar and I think this stuff runs in the family, we just have to keep fighting and helping each other. I would really recommend some Florida sunshine!!
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 21:18:47
In reply to re: lexapro urination, posted by bruce_w6 on July 10, 2003, at 20:10:57
> > hi bruce_w6,
> >
> > > I remember seeing posts in the beginning about urination habits changing when on Lexapro. How do I find these posts? Has anyone noticed their urination habits changing since taking Lexapro?
> >
> > this is another initial side-effect i had that went away in a little more than a week ... i have posted about this, but i can't remember what subject line i used and i don't recall that anyone responded ...
> >
> > when this was happening to me i had to take a very deliberate appraoch to peeing .... ... whereas it was an autonomic point and shoot before, it became a much more elaborate challenge, which sometimes caused a series of attempts to get my bladder really empty ... ... after a about 2 weeks this problem was completely gone ... .... but it had me a little worried there for a while ...
> >
> > take care,
> > ~ jim
>
> I started having these same symptoms shortly after starting Lexapro in December 2002. I am still having them. I had my prostate checked and it is ok. I urinate frequently and it is kind of an effort to empty my bladder.
>
> Any other feedback would be appreciated.Have you had a ct scan done on your lower body. Is it possible you have a kidney stone stuck there. I say this because this happened to me years ago. Just something to consider.
WAYNE
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 21:27:24
In reply to re: SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO and Dark Chocolate!, posted by Donia on July 10, 2003, at 21:14:12
> I always seem to feel better in the summer and worse in the winter. When I do get off meds, I let myself get so down before I get back on them. So far my major depression has been event related, usually do to some trauma with my boys. My youngest son has Legg Calve Perthes Disease which sent me into a breakdown. Then my oldest sons appendix ruptured, then my youngest had a severe reaction to we think penicillen called HSP. Pretty scary looking but he made it through ok. I have talked with Wayne and others here about this, but dont know if the newbies know. I have always had mild to moderate depression since I was about 10, but events like these with my kids really send me downhill. My sister is bipolar and I think this stuff runs in the family, we just have to keep fighting and helping each other. I would really recommend some Florida sunshine!!
Hi donia glad you had a good trip!!!!!!!! Your son and the penicillen thing. Im allergic to it and know I almost died when just a toddler I guess. My mom just remembers me being very sick but cant recall details. What happened with your son if you dont mind. THANKS!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Donia on July 10, 2003, at 21:39:34
In reply to re: SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO and Dark Chocolate!, posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 21:27:24
Oh my goodness, it was awful. He got dime size red spots on his legs where his reaction caused his small blood vessels to burst. He got temporary arthritis from it. Couldnt walk on his right leg for three days, vomited for four days straight. He also urinated blood for a day because it can affect the kidneys. It can cause permanent kidney damage, but thank goodness this did not happen.
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 10, 2003, at 21:51:29
In reply to re: SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO and Dark Chocolate!, posted by Donia on July 10, 2003, at 21:39:34
> Oh my goodness, it was awful. He got dime size red spots on his legs where his reaction caused his small blood vessels to burst. He got temporary arthritis from it. Couldnt walk on his right leg for three days, vomited for four days straight. He also urinated blood for a day because it can affect the kidneys. It can cause permanent kidney damage, but thank goodness this did not happen.
My mom remembers me breaking out all over but not more than that. You have been through your share with those kids. Thanks for posting back!!!!
WAYNE
Posted by lil' jimi on July 11, 2003, at 1:55:23
In reply to re: SUNLIGHT AND LEXAPRO and Dark Chocolate!, posted by Donia on July 10, 2003, at 21:39:34
hi Donia.
thanks for your posts ....
> Oh my goodness, it was awful. He got dime size red spots on his legs where his reaction caused his small blood vessels to burst. He got temporary arthritis from it. Couldnt walk on his right leg for three days, vomited for four days straight. He also urinated blood for a day because it can affect the kidneys. It can cause permanent kidney damage, but thank goodness this did not happen.
yikes-a-moon-doh, momma! ... ... hijo lo! ... i feel for you! .... .... our little hero is only 4 1/2, but our worse fears are always for him
... ... you've made me extra grateful that he is so healthy ... ...
thanks for checking in here
and
massive blessings to you, sweetie!
~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on July 11, 2003, at 2:21:38
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl » lil' jimi, posted by trucker on July 10, 2003, at 20:38:04
hi again trucker (where ever you may be!)
> > hi trucker,
> >
> > thank you for your post ...
> > you wrote:
> > > i switched from zoloft 200mg to lexapro 20 mg.
> > >
> > > i wasn't informed of the way it would affect me.
> > >
> > > this thing is screaming feed me all of a sudden and before i had NO desire at all. now its almost out of control. my other half is still use to no not interested and i am trying to get him to give me some. if you catch my drift. i am more like my younger years at this point. hope i stay like this. this is my experience!
> >
> > and i'm writing this:
> > i hear what you are saying ... i have had similiar experience with lexapro ... .. ... i have asked our lex posters before if anyone else experienced beneficial sexual side effects with lex and a few responded positively ... ... i initially suffered anorgasmia as a SE from lex, but after about a week that went away and things changed for the better ... ... well, and even better ...
> >
> > how long we're you on zoloft?
> > how long have you been on lex?
> > how was your transition like?
> > how has your other half adjusted? yet?
> >
> > thanks again for the positive post ... never get enough of those here ...
> >
> > good luck !
> > take good care!!!
> > ~ jim
> >
> >
> > on zoloft almost two years.
> on lex 1 1/2 months to two months.
> in the beginning i didn't have adverse affects at all (10 mg), then that thing woke up screaming feed me!!! then bumped to (20 mg)now i am a little sluggish but i was sick with sinutitus so it isn't fair to say which one is the culperate.
> the other half, well he hasn't adjusted, he thinks its to good to be true and doen't know if he should try to touch me. (HA!) my luck, day late dollar short.
>
> take care,
> i'll be away for awhile so it may take me awhile to answer you. like my name i am a trucker, 48 state and two providences i've seen, i await to see northwest canada.
> i will be back 2wks to a month from my last post.
> take care, i was alittle ashamed of my reply, however it is true.
>...
... i admire your modesty, but i really appreciate your honest posts more ... ... in this struggle with meds against poor neurotransmitters, we need all the information we can get ... ... you (we) are helping others by sharing ... ... thanks!and congratulations on having your healthy libido back ... ... a sure sign of improving psychic health ... ... good for you!!
my friend leeran recommended the Hitachi Magic Wand once ... ... in fact Hitachi went into the subject line more than once, so we should be able to search for it ... ... but that's not neccessary, unless you'd like to read how funny leeran is!
... ... anyway if ol' other-half ain't up to speed yet ... or whatever ... ... leeran promises that the Hitachi will take care of business ... ...
... besides, we get to act as if we are all adults here and since you're offering your med-related experiences, (which is why we are all here) ... ... then everybody's benefiting ... ...
thanks for your reply,
drive safely,
and
BE CAREFUL OUT THERE!!!
~ jim
Posted by Hoping on July 11, 2003, at 6:52:44
In reply to re: your penicillin nightmares = my fears, posted by lil' jimi on July 11, 2003, at 1:55:23
> hi Donia.
>
> thanks for your posts ....
>
> > Oh my goodness, it was awful. He got dime size red spots on his legs where his reaction caused his small blood vessels to burst. He got temporary arthritis from it. Couldnt walk on his right leg for three days, vomited for four days straight. He also urinated blood for a day because it can affect the kidneys. It can cause permanent kidney damage, but thank goodness this did not happen.
>
> yikes-a-moon-doh, momma! ... ... hijo lo! ... i feel for you! .... .... our little hero is only 4 1/2, but our worse fears are always for him
> ... ... you've made me extra grateful that he is so healthy ... ...
> thanks for checking in here
> and
> massive blessings to you, sweetie!
> ~ jimI've been reading a lot of the conversation here, and was hoping there would be more references to s/e's regarding lex, in particular sexual desire/dysfunction, etc. I have been on Prozac and Effexor in the past and had to quit them both due to this s/e. The depression i have is not worth giving up that part of my life, which is fantastic. I just started Lex yesterday, at only 5mg qd for 4 days, then dr said to advance to the 10mg qd. I'm so scared this one will have the same effect, yet hoping it won't!! Does anyone have any experiences regarding this they'd like to share? Thanks.
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 11, 2003, at 7:14:38
In reply to re: your penicillin nightmares = my fears, posted by Hoping on July 11, 2003, at 6:52:44
> > hi Donia.
> >
> > thanks for your posts ....
> >
> > > Oh my goodness, it was awful. He got dime size red spots on his legs where his reaction caused his small blood vessels to burst. He got temporary arthritis from it. Couldnt walk on his right leg for three days, vomited for four days straight. He also urinated blood for a day because it can affect the kidneys. It can cause permanent kidney damage, but thank goodness this did not happen.
> >
> > yikes-a-moon-doh, momma! ... ... hijo lo! ... i feel for you! .... .... our little hero is only 4 1/2, but our worse fears are always for him
> > ... ... you've made me extra grateful that he is so healthy ... ...
> > thanks for checking in here
> > and
> > massive blessings to you, sweetie!
> > ~ jim
>
> I've been reading a lot of the conversation here, and was hoping there would be more references to s/e's regarding lex, in particular sexual desire/dysfunction, etc. I have been on Prozac and Effexor in the past and had to quit them both due to this s/e. The depression i have is not worth giving up that part of my life, which is fantastic. I just started Lex yesterday, at only 5mg qd for 4 days, then dr said to advance to the 10mg qd. I'm so scared this one will have the same effect, yet hoping it won't!! Does anyone have any experiences regarding this they'd like to share? Thanks.Hi there, dont want to be rude but dont feel you have read enough of the posts if you dont think side effects are not talked about here. You can do a search on this board and find everything you want to know about lex and sexual dysfunction. There is no one that can tell you if you will have this side effect. Were all different and you wont know till you try the lex. Part of your problem may be mental also. If you expect dysfunction and keep thinking about it good chance it will happen on its own. Maybe stay at the 5mg for awhile and build confidence and then move up. If you do get the dysfunction a lot of times it goes away with help from your partner. TAKE CARE!!!
WAYNE
Posted by Hoping on July 11, 2003, at 8:29:04
In reply to re: your penicillin nightmares = my fears, posted by BLKVETTES on July 11, 2003, at 7:14:38
Thanks for all your insight and support, Dr. Wayne.
Posted by BLKVETTES on July 11, 2003, at 9:18:20
In reply to re: your penicillin nightmares = my fears, posted by Hoping on July 11, 2003, at 8:29:04
> Thanks for all your insight and support, Dr. Wayne.
Your quite welcome and good luck!!!
WAYNE
Posted by lil' jimi on July 11, 2003, at 9:21:04
In reply to re: your penicillin nightmares = my fears, posted by Hoping on July 11, 2003, at 6:52:44
hi Hoping,
(love that screen-name!)
Hoping has written:
> I've been reading a lot of the conversation here, and was hoping there would be more references to s/e's regarding lex, in particular sexual desire/dysfunction, etc. I have been on Prozac and Effexor in the past and had to quit them both due to this s/e. The depression i have is not worth giving up that part of my life, which is fantastic. I just started Lex yesterday, at only 5mg qd for 4 days, then dr said to advance to the 10mg qd. I'm so scared this one will have the same effect, yet hoping it won't!! Does anyone have any experiences regarding this they'd like to share? Thanks.me, replying:
... .. ... i bet Wayne (you're the Man, Wayne!!) has already given you our low-down on how-to-increase-your-lex-dose:: SLOWLY ... ... easy does it ...
... ... that and our (i fight depression, Wayne fights anxiety/panic disorder as well; but we agree a lot about lexapro) standard advise about waiting out the initial side-effects ... most of us have to be patient ... it takes time ...... ... so i'm going to address your concerns about sexual dysfunction SEs:
now, you could search the lex thread for this in the subject lines, but from my ever so imperfect memory, it seems to me that ... generally... there is MUCH less concern from lex users in this regard than from other SSRI users ... there would be exceptions of course.
... however, short term, the initial side-effects have included every possible kind of symptom ... ... i suffered anorgasmia for a little more than a week, but it went away completely ... (more than completely!) ... ... BUT once we get through the adaptation SEs, there is almost always complete recovery ... ...
... ... trucker's recent posts are about as encouraging as anything in this regard, although her lex experience is a rare one ... ...HANG IN THERE
and
TAKE IT EASY!!!
~ jimp.s. there are more than just a few lex users who have reported beneficial sexual side-effects from lex ... ... like me!
~ j
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