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Posted by Linkadge on September 7, 2002, at 8:09:46
Can anyone yet give me a
review of Lexapro. Is anyone
on it, what were your reactions?Linkadge
linkadge@hotmail.com
Posted by JonW on September 7, 2002, at 9:14:09
In reply to Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Linkadge on September 7, 2002, at 8:09:46
Posted by Bill L on September 9, 2002, at 8:40:44
In reply to Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Linkadge on September 7, 2002, at 8:09:46
Looks like I get to give the first review! It's a tentative thumbs up. I can't give a definite thumbs up yet because the pharmacy did not have enough of it on friday. They will have it today. But the pharmacist did have 20mg so it was enough for friday. Then saturday and sunday and today, I took my ususal 60 mg Celexa. I have been on Celexa for 3 years with very good results.
When I took my first dose of 20 mg Lexapro on friday, I felt good. I have a good feeling about it based on the first dose, but of course it will take a lot more than one day to form an opinion. Also it will take at least a few weeks to properly evaluate the side effects.
Posted by Vince on September 9, 2002, at 10:31:11
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Bill L on September 9, 2002, at 8:40:44
Do you have any sexual dysfunction on Celexa?
Vince
Posted by Bill L on September 9, 2002, at 11:00:17
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ? » Bill L, posted by Vince on September 9, 2002, at 10:31:11
Yes. But not as much as I had on Prozac. Occasionally, I will take yohimbine about an hour before sex and that helps. But it can also cause insomnia if you take it at night. All in all the sexual side effects are definitely there, but not terrible. Hopefully the situation will improve with Lexapro.
> Do you have any sexual dysfunction on Celexa?
>
> Vince
Posted by Phil on September 9, 2002, at 18:34:11
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Bill L on September 9, 2002, at 11:00:17
The Forest rep hasn't even been by to see my doctor. No samples, no mugs, no pens. What's the world coming to?
I will give updates on how the drug works for me.
Posted by Tabitha Ðòñë ƒ£îþþëÐ on September 10, 2002, at 1:06:39
In reply to Starting Lex tonight., posted by Phil on September 9, 2002, at 18:34:11
Bet if you write to Forest they'll give you a coffee cup. Make up a really heart-wrenching story about yourself.
Posted by Bill L on September 10, 2002, at 8:22:24
In reply to Starting Lex tonight., posted by Phil on September 9, 2002, at 18:34:11
I spoke to my doctor (an internist) last week and to another internal med doctor yesterday. Neither one had samples of Lexapro or knew anything about it. But I gave my doc the prescribing info from the internet and he prescribed it.
I'm on my 2nd day of 20 mg Lexapro (replacing 60 mg Celexa). So far I feel better than on the Celexa. (Although I did feel very good on the Celexa). I feel less tired and more mentally sharp. It could however just be a placebo affect so I will need another week or so to be sure that it really is better for me than Celexa.
> The Forest rep hasn't even been by to see my doctor. No samples, no mugs, no pens. What's the world coming to?
>
> I will give updates on how the drug works for me.
Posted by jaby on September 10, 2002, at 10:07:12
In reply to Re: Starting Lex tonight., posted by Bill L on September 10, 2002, at 8:22:24
I had the same experience (w/ my dr.). I am going to start as soon as I get my scrip filled, but my doctor didn't know it was out yet and had to call the pharm for prescribing info. I don't have any grand expectations for this, but sure would welcome a little break from the norm. I'll keep you guys posted.
> I spoke to my doctor (an internist) last week and to another internal med doctor yesterday. Neither one had samples of Lexapro or knew anything about it. But I gave my doc the prescribing info from the internet and he prescribed it.
>
> I'm on my 2nd day of 20 mg Lexapro (replacing 60 mg Celexa). So far I feel better than on the Celexa. (Although I did feel very good on the Celexa). I feel less tired and more mentally sharp. It could however just be a placebo affect so I will need another week or so to be sure that it really is better for me than Celexa.
>
> > The Forest rep hasn't even been by to see my doctor. No samples, no mugs, no pens. What's the world coming to?
> >
> > I will give updates on how the drug works for me.
>
>
Posted by johnj on September 10, 2002, at 12:05:13
In reply to Re: Starting Lex tonight., posted by jaby on September 10, 2002, at 10:07:12
informed on how things go. I will be trying it in the coming months so any feedback would be well appreciated by all. Especially, the side effect aspect. Thanks and good luck
johnj
Posted by Phil on September 10, 2002, at 12:19:03
In reply to Re: Starting Lex tonight., posted by Bill L on September 10, 2002, at 8:22:24
I'm going from 60mg Celexa to 20 Lexapro also.
Let's hope for the best.
Posted by Vince on September 10, 2002, at 12:34:25
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Bill L on September 9, 2002, at 11:00:17
> Yes. But not as much as I had on Prozac. Occasionally, I will take yohimbine about an hour before sex and that helps. But it can also cause insomnia if you take it at night. All in all the sexual side effects are definitely there, but not terrible. Hopefully the situation will improve with Lexapro.
>Yes, that is why I asked. I would be very interested to know if you have less sexual side effects on Lexapro than on Celexa. Please keep us posted.
Vince
>
> > Do you have any sexual dysfunction on Celexa?
> >
> > Vince
>
>
Posted by jaby on September 13, 2002, at 10:24:28
In reply to Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Linkadge on September 7, 2002, at 8:09:46
I have previously used all of the SSRI's with limited success and have just started lexapro the least three days. I am a very quick responder to meds and have seen some benefits, but the side effects of theis "cleaned up" drug are still horrible. The insomnia and nausea is at least as bad as that of celexa, if not worse. My take is that you shouldn't expect anything different from celexa. In otherwords if celexa worked well for you, then make the switch. If not, I wouldn't bother.
Posted by sjb on September 13, 2002, at 13:54:28
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ?My 2 cents, posted by jaby on September 13, 2002, at 10:24:28
I just started 3 days ago as well. I feel much better but did notice the insomnia starting last night. I'm sorry you are having difficulity. Are you going to stick with it?
As for me, I'll take the insomnia if I feel better. Then again, I haven't had the nausea, etc. My intolerance comes when meds wipe me out and I feel weak and have to sleep a lot.
Posted by johnj on September 13, 2002, at 22:27:52
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ?My 2 cents, posted by sjb on September 13, 2002, at 13:54:28
Have you tried changing the dose time to combat the insomnia?
Posted by sebastian on September 15, 2002, at 17:56:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro anyone ? » Bill L, posted by Vince on September 9, 2002, at 10:31:11
No, sex disfunction, Celexa.
Posted by babs on September 15, 2002, at 22:59:46
In reply to What about dose time change? » sjb, posted by johnj on September 13, 2002, at 22:27:52
I switched from 60 mg celexa to 5mg of "the pro" on Thursday and while I psychologically feel fine, physically i feel like hell. So nauseous and achy. No appetite and I couldn't have sex if you payed me. Please tell me this will go away. This feeling happened when I switched ad's once before. Ugh!
Posted by Roman on September 16, 2002, at 9:51:07
In reply to lexapro switch, posted by babs on September 15, 2002, at 22:59:46
> I switched from 60 mg celexa to 5mg of "the pro"
From what I've read on dosage equivalence: 60mg Celexa = 15mg Lexapro. You're likely experiencing a touch of withdrawal from the reduction.
Posted by babs on September 16, 2002, at 10:23:08
In reply to Re: lexapro switch » babs, posted by Roman on September 16, 2002, at 9:51:07
thanks Roman. That's pretty much what I figured. I actually feel a little better today. Yesterday I felt like I was going to die!
Posted by babs on September 16, 2002, at 10:23:17
In reply to Re: lexapro switch » babs, posted by Roman on September 16, 2002, at 9:51:07
thanks Roman. That's pretty much what I figured. I actually feel a little better today. Yesterday I felt like I was going to die!
Posted by nmk on September 16, 2002, at 15:34:56
In reply to Lexapro anyone ?, posted by Linkadge on September 7, 2002, at 8:09:46
I am on my 3rd day of Lexapro 10 mg. I do have to say that since I started taking it, I have noticed a decrease in both my anxiety and depression. Physically, it is a different ball game. I am tapering down on the effexor and am nauseous, vomitting, and dizzy. I will keep you posted.
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