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Posted by Harvey on November 25, 2002, at 16:10:16
Hi!
My name is D. Harvey and my doctor prescribed Lexapro to me today..20mgs. I have a history of panic attacks, but haven't taken any medication for about seven years. I went to the doctor this time because my heart was skipping and fluttering before and during my panic attacks. Is there anyone out there who can briefly tell me of their experiences with Lexpro only. I would just like to hear something positive, but would also like to hear the possible negative aspects also. I'm a little frightened about starting an anti-depressant after so many years of suffering through it. Also, In the past, I had never experienced the skipping and fluttering of the heartbeat....has anyone else out there experienced this? Please let me know.
Posted by Atlrunner2002 on November 25, 2002, at 18:44:13
In reply to New Lexapro User, posted by Harvey on November 25, 2002, at 16:10:16
> Hi!
>
> My name is D. Harvey and my doctor prescribed Lexapro to me today..20mgs. I have a history of panic attacks, but haven't taken any medication for about seven years. I went to the doctor this time because my heart was skipping and fluttering before and during my panic attacks. Is there anyone out there who can briefly tell me of their experiences with Lexpro only. I would just like to hear something positive, but would also like to hear the possible negative aspects also. I'm a little frightened about starting an anti-depressant after so many years of suffering through it. Also, In the past, I had never experienced the skipping and fluttering of the heartbeat....has anyone else out there experienced this? Please let me know.Hi Harvey,
Yes, I have experienced the heart skipping and fluttering with anxiety. It's very scary. I, too, am on Lexapro - for both depression and anxiety. I have been on it over two months. Started on 10 mg, then up to 15, and now this past weekend up to 20. So far it's been more effective for the depression than the anxiety, although it has definitely helped with the anxiety. Now that I've increased again to 20 mg, I am hopeful it will help even more with the anxiety.
I definitely had some side effects for the first month or so, including slight headaches and a little nausea, a major loss of appetite, feeling "wired" for days on end, then feeling sleepy/zombie-like for a few weeks. Now everything has evened out, and I have a ton of energy all day, and sleep like a rock all night.
I hope you find some relief from your anxiety and panic soon. Good luck!
Posted by Donna Louise on November 25, 2002, at 19:57:35
In reply to Re: New Lexapro User » Harvey, posted by Atlrunner2002 on November 25, 2002, at 18:44:13
> > Hi!
> >
> > My name is D. Harvey and my doctor prescribed Lexapro to me today..20mgs. I have a history of panic attacks, but haven't taken any medication for about seven years. I went to the doctor this time because my heart was skipping and fluttering before and during my panic attacks. Is there anyone out there who can briefly tell me of their experiences with Lexpro only. I would just like to hear something positive, but would also like to hear the possible negative aspects also. I'm a little frightened about starting an anti-depressant after so many years of suffering through it. Also, In the past, I had never experienced the skipping and fluttering of the heartbeat....has anyone else out there experienced this? Please let me know.
>
> Hi Harvey,
>
> Yes, I have experienced the heart skipping and fluttering with anxiety. It's very scary. I, too, am on Lexapro - for both depression and anxiety. I have been on it over two months. Started on 10 mg, then up to 15, and now this past weekend up to 20. So far it's been more effective for the depression than the anxiety, although it has definitely helped with the anxiety. Now that I've increased again to 20 mg, I am hopeful it will help even more with the anxiety.
>
> I definitely had some side effects for the first month or so, including slight headaches and a little nausea, a major loss of appetite, feeling "wired" for days on end, then feeling sleepy/zombie-like for a few weeks. Now everything has evened out, and I have a ton of energy all day, and sleep like a rock all night.
>
> I hope you find some relief from your anxiety and panic soon. Good luck!
>
>
>I too began with 10mg which was fine for the depression but I was still having a few symptoms of anxiety, so went to 20mg. That did the trick. I had some gastro gyrations for awhile but other than that, no problems. I like this drug the best and I have taken more than a few. Hope it works well for you too.
Donna Louise
Posted by Bill L on November 26, 2002, at 8:54:34
In reply to New Lexapro User, posted by Harvey on November 25, 2002, at 16:10:16
I've had those flutterings in the past, but not while on Lexapro. I have been on 20 mg Lexapro for over 2 months and it works very well for me for both anxiety and depression.
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