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Posted by ynotme37 on January 5, 2003, at 11:54:08
I have been on Lexapro for 3 days now, and I hate the way I feel. I have never been on anti-depressants before, so i have nothing to compare it to. My physician prescribed 10 mg. once a day. I take it in the morning, and about 1/2 hour after taking it, I feel horrible. My face is numb, I talk but it doesn't seem as though it is me talking. Everthing seems to be in slow motion, and I have absolutely no energy. I feel like a slug. As the day goes on, these symptoms do decrease some, but I still don't like the way I feel. Is this a normal way to feel when taking anti-depressants? I originally went to the doctor because I feel so stressed lately. I would rather feel stressful then feel like this. Would my decreasing the dose to 5mg, and then taking it before bed help with these side effects? Any input would be very helpful.
Thank you.
Posted by johnj on January 5, 2003, at 19:38:36
In reply to I feel like a zombie on newly prescribed Lexapro, posted by ynotme37 on January 5, 2003, at 11:54:08
The first thing I would do would be to go to a pdoc and get a diagnosis if you have not already. If you are just stressed you may not need an antidepressent. I have lexapro in my desk and have been instructed to take 5 mg to start, as i am med sensitive. I am on other AD's, but want to try something else so i haven't gone for it yet. Please get to a trained pro that deals with depression/anxiety related disorders.
Posted by Kam on January 5, 2003, at 20:14:10
In reply to I feel like a zombie on newly prescribed Lexapro, posted by ynotme37 on January 5, 2003, at 11:54:08
> I have been on Lexapro for 3 days now, and I hate the way I feel. I have never been on anti-depressants before, so i have nothing to compare it to. My physician prescribed 10 mg. once a day. I take it in the morning, and about 1/2 hour after taking it, I feel horrible. My face is numb, I talk but it doesn't seem as though it is me talking. Everthing seems to be in slow motion, and I have absolutely no energy. I feel like a slug. As the day goes on, these symptoms do decrease some, but I still don't like the way I feel. Is this a normal way to feel when taking anti-depressants? I originally went to the doctor because I feel so stressed lately. I would rather feel stressful then feel like this. Would my decreasing the dose to 5mg, and then taking it before bed help with these side effects? Any input would be very helpful.
> Thank you.People have different side effects to the same meds. I after 4 other SSRI's have just started lexapro I'm on my 5th day and I've been bouncing off the walls with energy "too much". I wish you well but some times like in mine and many other cases it takes many meds. And maybe if your just stressed out an SSRI isn't for you. Check with your doc or maybe a second opinion may help. Lots of luck !!!
Posted by Bill L on January 6, 2003, at 8:48:26
In reply to I feel like a zombie on newly prescribed Lexapro, posted by ynotme37 on January 5, 2003, at 11:54:08
Lexapro is a great drug for anxiety. If a person has anxiety only, and not depression, then a lower dose can often be used. I would recommend one of 2 options:
1) keep taking the 10 mg dose for another 2 weeks. A lot of times, the side efects subside after a couple of weeks. If you still feel too tired, then cut the 10 mg to 5 mg.
2) cut down to 5 mg now. Then later, you can raise it back to 10 if you need to.
You can also take it before bedtime if it makes you tired.
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