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Posted by Mrs. C on May 12, 2004, at 7:56:27
In reply to Lexapro - 10mg to 20mg, posted by chloe16 on May 12, 2004, at 7:31:51
I just increased to 20 about 3 weeks ago. I did have night sweats and a little bit of increased anxiety but those have subsided. I feel pretty good now and the side effects I felt were very mild. How long has it been since you increased. I say give it time unless you are very uncomfortable, then call your doc. Mrs. C
Posted by ramsea on May 12, 2004, at 13:30:31
In reply to RE:: wow quiet in here, posted by mystic on May 9, 2004, at 18:16:03
I would be grateful for any clues. My mouth has felt just awful for two days now. Kind of like if you wake up after a night of sickness and your tongue feels thick and a little sore, coated, and kind of dry even after lots of water. Also kind of hot, so that I have been sucking on frozen raspberries which stops it for a few minutes. Eating will change the mouth environment for about 20 mins. but I have been overeating in an effort to stop it.
My teeth are well brushed so that's not it. It's just a nasty feeling and having it 24/7 ain't nice. Any one know anything like this???? I do take lithium and low-dose Seroquel, with Kemadrin for SEs, but only 5-10 mgs. Yuck. Oh yeah---Please don't remind me to have a doc check it out or dentist---I do know, thanks!!!!!! I'm just curious if some of you experienced souls have a clue about this.
Posted by lil' jimi on May 12, 2004, at 15:06:06
In reply to Re: OCD's worse on Lex?, posted by Mariposa on May 11, 2004, at 12:37:15
hello Mariposa,
.... .... i haven't been so ocd as anybody has ever mentioned it ... but i could see where that more buzzy/speedy feeling (epinephrine?) from lexapro could fuel nail biting kind of stuff ... but i would theorize/expect/hope that any extra epinephrine levels would subside with time ... ... what do i know?
i'm still doing my ol' 10 milligrams of lex a day now for more than a year ... ... i remember that buzziness, but i haven't felt it in a long time
take care, sweet Butterfly,
~ jim
Posted by Mrs. C on May 12, 2004, at 21:29:07
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible???, posted by ramsea on May 12, 2004, at 13:30:31
Hi, I did have some weird feelings in my mouth but not really what you are describing. Mine was from clenching my teeth. My teeth and jaw ached and my jaw felt very strange. I still get the feeling from time to time and I still clench alot. Wish that I could help more. Hope you find some answers. Mrs. C
Posted by Mrs. C on May 12, 2004, at 21:33:02
In reply to Re: OCD's worse on Lex? » Mariposa, posted by lil' jimi on May 12, 2004, at 15:06:06
Mariposa, You must be very frustrated. I dont really have any experience with that form of OCD. Mine is more of an obsessive thought kind of thing. I still do it alot but I seem to deal with it better now that I am on Lex. Therapy is supposed to help with it too but I just started that and haven't really seen any results yet. Are you biting more when nervous or do you do it without even noticing that you are doing it? Sounds like a question for the pdoc if it doesn't stop. Good Luck, Mrs. C
Posted by ramsea on May 13, 2004, at 3:13:32
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible???, posted by Mrs. C on May 12, 2004, at 21:29:07
Thank you, Mrs C. I have also had this jaw thing, which is med related. You might try the night mouth guard that TMJ people use. But thanks anyway.
Posted by ednababish on May 13, 2004, at 20:31:21
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible???, posted by ramsea on May 12, 2004, at 13:30:31
I have had a similar feeling--I have had swollen taste buds and my tongue is getting in the way of my speech. I noticed this from about week three through week seven. This too shall pass. . .Edna B
Posted by lavell patterson on May 13, 2004, at 23:15:50
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible???, posted by ednababish on May 13, 2004, at 20:31:21
hey everyone I been taking lexapro for anxiey in depression and just 10 mgs I still have a little anxiety but its nothing to worry about. I just want you to know that there is hope. A few years ago I had nothing now I have my own place, a job, a girlfriend, and a lot of positive friends. we must realize that we are in charge of our life, and our thoughts. I want you to know that Im on three government boards for recovery from all types of mental illness. People who have anxiety attacks or panic attacks I want you not to fear them because they will go away if you just have them Its the fear that get them going. So go out in have them and have some fun.
Posted by socalkris29 on May 14, 2004, at 0:19:44
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Wellbutrin SR » bridgette, posted by Leo Bostar on February 9, 2003, at 16:10:05
I have just started taking 150 mg Wellbutrin XL in addition to my usual 10 mg Lexapro. At day 17, I started itching like MAD!!! Hands, fingers, scalp, back, neck, feet, etc. Feels similar to the itch of athlete's foot. No rash, hives, or skin irritation (except for my constant rubbing raw of the itchy areas). On day 19 I decided to quit taking the Wellbutrin, and believe it or not, that is also the day it finally kicked in and I have A LOT more energy now.
So, I started taking it again, and I'm wondering if there are any others out there that experienced the itching and if/when it stopped? I'm really pleased with my mood now and am hoping the itching will pass...
Thanks in advance for any replies.
> Wellbutrin never did anything for me when taken alone. In combination with other drugs, it amplified the negative side effects.
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> If it works for you and you have a health plan that covers some of the expenses, count your blessings.
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> > Is anyone on the combination of Lexapro AND Wellbutrin SR/ I am on 10mg Lexapro and 150 mg os Wellbutrin Sr. I like combining them because of the sexual side effects of the SSRI and I think Wellbutrin enhances it---anyone else trying this???
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Posted by ramsea on May 14, 2004, at 3:45:34
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible???, posted by ednababish on May 13, 2004, at 20:31:21
Posted by Mrs. C on May 14, 2004, at 9:32:07
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible??? » Mrs. C, posted by ramsea on May 13, 2004, at 3:13:32
Ramsea, the dentist told me the same thing at my last visit. I also have had many weird things happen in my face since starting Lex. I wonder if it's all from the jaw clenching. I get alot of muscle twitches. I had one in my lip, one on my chin, the side of my head and today it is in my lower eyelid. These last about a week and then go away for awhile. Do you think these are also med related? How's your mouth feeling today? Mrs. C
Posted by ednababish on May 15, 2004, at 10:05:45
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Wellbutrin SR, posted by socalkris29 on May 14, 2004, at 0:19:44
Hey all, and especially KathrynLex,
My p-doc suggested adding wellbutrin to the mix because I still have some irritability, sexual side effects, and problems with concentration. She's left it up to me, and I asked her for a month to think about it because it is the end of the semester, I had a sinus infection and felt bluer than usual, and my fibromyalgia was acting up. In other words, a lot going on right now. I'm not sure about this move, I feel great today, and one day in probably the next six months we'll be starting another baby. What do you know about wellbutrin and pregnancy, about potential side effect, immediate and long range results, etc? I fear I may be ADD which would explain the restlessness and inability to concentrate, and someone suggested that wellbutrin is used for ADD and for fibromyalgia. Has anyone heard any of this? And where is Lexy? Thanks and God bless,
Edna B
Posted by BLKVETTES on May 15, 2004, at 11:34:56
In reply to RE:: my mouth feels hot and horrible???, posted by Mrs. C on May 14, 2004, at 9:32:07
> Ramsea, the dentist told me the same thing at my last visit. I also have had many weird things happen in my face since starting Lex. I wonder if it's all from the jaw clenching. I get alot of muscle twitches. I had one in my lip, one on my chin, the side of my head and today it is in my lower eyelid. These last about a week and then go away for awhile. Do you think these are also med related? How's your mouth feeling today? Mrs. C
I used to get those spasms also. But I had panic disorder and couldnt tell you if it was the lexapro or the disorder. But the one around my eye would drive me crazy. But when the med started working these spasms went away.
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Posted by mystic on May 15, 2004, at 11:35:38
In reply to Re: New to Lexapro and feeling awful » jjana, posted by worrywort on May 13, 2003, at 12:43:06
Lavell..thank you so much for sharing you may be right...it is the fear that gets to us all...I'm starting on 15mgs today..I had wished to get by with just he 10mg but just dont think that is going to happen..I'm very med phobic so this is a hard step for me but will wait it out and see if it helps...Thanks for sharing it is always great to hear from someone new and to see other views...Mystic
Posted by trucker on May 16, 2004, at 13:58:24
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Wellbutrin SR, posted by socalkris29 on May 14, 2004, at 0:19:44
YES ITCHING YES I TO HAVE THIS EFFECT... DRINK MOLRE WATER.. AND SEE IF IT HELPS I NOTICE THAT IT DEHIDRATES ME SO I ITCH!
TRUCKER
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> I have just started taking 150 mg Wellbutrin XL in addition to my usual 10 mg Lexapro. At day 17, I started itching like MAD!!! Hands, fingers, scalp, back, neck, feet, etc. Feels similar to the itch of athlete's foot. No rash, hives, or skin irritation (except for my constant rubbing raw of the itchy areas). On day 19 I decided to quit taking the Wellbutrin, and believe it or not, that is also the day it finally kicked in and I have A LOT more energy now.
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> So, I started taking it again, and I'm wondering if there are any others out there that experienced the itching and if/when it stopped? I'm really pleased with my mood now and am hoping the itching will pass...
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> Thanks in advance for any replies.
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> > Wellbutrin never did anything for me when taken alone. In combination with other drugs, it amplified the negative side effects.
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> > If it works for you and you have a health plan that covers some of the expenses, count your blessings.
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> > > Is anyone on the combination of Lexapro AND Wellbutrin SR/ I am on 10mg Lexapro and 150 mg os Wellbutrin Sr. I like combining them because of the sexual side effects of the SSRI and I think Wellbutrin enhances it---anyone else trying this???
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Posted by trucker on May 16, 2004, at 14:10:24
In reply to Re: OCD's worse on Lex? » Mariposa, posted by lil' jimi on May 12, 2004, at 15:06:06
JIM ARE YOU THE ONE I USED TO SPEAK TO A YEAR5 OR SO AGO?
TRUCKER
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> hello Mariposa,
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> .... .... i haven't been so ocd as anybody has ever mentioned it ... but i could see where that more buzzy/speedy feeling (epinephrine?) from lexapro could fuel nail biting kind of stuff ... but i would theorize/expect/hope that any extra epinephrine levels would subside with time ... ... what do i know?
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> i'm still doing my ol' 10 milligrams of lex a day now for more than a year ... ... i remember that buzziness, but i haven't felt it in a long time
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> take care, sweet Butterfly,
> ~ jim
Posted by lil' jimi on May 17, 2004, at 3:12:58
In reply to Re: OCD's worse on Lex?, posted by trucker on May 16, 2004, at 14:10:24
hi trucker!
yes ... this is me
... how you doing?
... i'm okay here ...i've been on 10 miliigrams of lexapro a day for the past year now ... (gotta make like "med" talk here on the med page like, eh?)
take care!
~ jim
Posted by trucker on May 17, 2004, at 10:40:16
In reply to re: trucker, posted by lil' jimi on May 17, 2004, at 3:12:58
hey glad you are still around. come to social babble. we can talk there. or come to babble open the chat room. glad to kmow you are out there. GOD bless>on 20 mg of lex and 150 mg of welbutrin
trucker
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hi trucker!
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> yes ... this is me
> ... how you doing?
> ... i'm okay here ...
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> i've been on 10 miliigrams of lexapro a day for the past year now ... (gotta make like "med" talk here on the med page like, eh?)
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> take care!
> ~ jim
Posted by katia on May 17, 2004, at 14:37:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Wellbutrin SR, posted by ednababish on May 15, 2004, at 10:05:45
What is the average dose for Paxil? I'm on 1/2 of 12.5mg a day and am wondering if this is too low to do much?
Katia
Posted by want info on May 17, 2004, at 14:49:45
In reply to Paxil dosage?, posted by katia on May 17, 2004, at 14:37:57
most ppl on this thread arent on paxil so you may not get many answers here...but that's a very low dose. 20 is the most common.
Posted by mystic on May 17, 2004, at 18:35:51
In reply to Re: Paxil dosage? » katia, posted by want info on May 17, 2004, at 14:49:45
Hey Katia..I was on 10 to start and then went to 20 then to 30 and stayed on 30 for hmmm 4 years..it was great for me but gained a lot of weight and after I went off of it I realized that I was pretty numb those years...but I might not have stayed on it so long maybe that wouldve been better but at the time it was a lifesaver and that is what I hope happens with the Lexapro...Good luck and take good care of yourself...Mystic
Posted by katia on May 18, 2004, at 14:50:47
In reply to RE:: Hey katia, posted by mystic on May 17, 2004, at 18:35:51
> Hey Katia..I was on 10 to start and then went to 20 then to 30 and stayed on 30 for hmmm 4 years..it was great for me but gained a lot of weight and after I went off of it I realized that I was pretty numb those years...but I might not have stayed on it so long maybe that wouldve been better but at the time it was a lifesaver and that is what I hope happens with the Lexapro...Good luck and take good care of yourself...Mystic
I was just wondering because my pdoc had me start at 1/2 of 12.5. He even said that some people even benefit from 1/4 of 12.5. My system is sensitive so I think I'm staying at 12.5mg. I just went up to that yesterday. I'm also on 450mg of Trileptal and 15mg of Seroquel for sleep. (BPII)
Part of me wonders if it's helping at that low level or if it's just my BELIEF that it's helping that makes it help.
Katia
Posted by Stesslo on May 18, 2004, at 20:15:44
In reply to Re: Any significant weight gain or loss on Lexapro???? » AnnieJ, posted by Mariposa on June 13, 2003, at 11:45:36
I started Lexapro on 4-12-04 was on 10 mg for the first 2 weeks then went to 10 twice a day and I just started wellbutrin 150 a week ago and am now taking 300 in the morning. I've lost 33lbs and 2 1/2 inches since I started treatment for Major Depressive Disorder. I've also started an exercise program which includes 30 min of aerobic 3 time a week and power walking a mile every day and weight lifting two days a week. So I cant say that the Lexapro alone has caused the weight loss. But it has made me feel like living and that is the important part. The only side effects that are remotely bothersome are the increased sweating and the delayed ejaculation. And I'm not really complaining about the later... However the wife is now concerned that she is inadequate and I have to reassure her that it is the medication. What used to take 10 to 15 min now takes an hour or more..
Stesslo
> > I just started 10 mg of Lexapro about 2 weeks ago. I was on Paxil CR and my doctor eventually weaned me off. I found that when I was on the Paxil my appetite had increased...I was curious if anyone noticed any significant weight loss or gain while taking the Lexapro???? I'm trying to lose about 20lbs and I don't want anything to hinder that??? Any comments would be really appreciated!!! Thanks a bunch!!! mzanna
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> I have been on Lex almost 5 months. I lost 10lbs. during the first month and I have not gained it back. I did not TRY to lose, I just found my appetite was less and I ate less. I'm still about 5lbs. overweight and would like to lose them but I have not been trying to.
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> I should add though that a lot of people have also posted in previous periods that they have gained weight while on Lex.
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> Best of Luck to you!~~~8|8
Posted by bride2be on May 20, 2004, at 19:28:11
In reply to Re: Any significant weight gain or loss on Lexapro????, posted by Stesslo on May 18, 2004, at 20:15:44
i have been on lex for 3 months. i have had no weight loss or weight gain. maybe i am one of the lucky ones. dont worry, you should be fine. good luck!
Posted by nanooch on May 21, 2004, at 8:30:02
In reply to Re: Lexapro - 10mg to 20mg, posted by Mrs. C on May 12, 2004, at 7:56:27
If you read the package insert for Lexapro, you can see that in the clincal trials, increasing the dose from 10 mg to 20 mg made no difference in symptoms of depression, but did cause all side effects to double! My question to your doc would be, what is the basis for increasing the dose when the trials proved it would do no good for depression symptoms?
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