Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 317325

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Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by lexman on February 24, 2004, at 21:05:41

i have been on lexapro since august 10mg.It doesnt work.I still have anxiety and depression.I think it is all in your head.You have to do things that make u feel better.Like work out and stay busy.It just makes things worse.I have a hard time sleeping.I have a hard time getting it up, if u r a guy u know what i mean.It also gives me chills.Lexapro and any other drug is just a waste of time and money.Just my 2 cents.

lexman

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work » lexman

Posted by JonW on February 24, 2004, at 23:01:47

In reply to Lexapro doesnt work, posted by lexman on February 24, 2004, at 21:05:41

> i have been on lexapro since august 10mg.It doesnt work.I still have anxiety and depression.I think it is all in your head.You have to do things that make u feel better.Like work out and stay busy.It just makes things worse.I have a hard time sleeping.I have a hard time getting it up, if u r a guy u know what i mean.It also gives me chills.Lexapro and any other drug is just a waste of time and money.Just my 2 cents.

Lexapro at 10mg just doesn't do it for me, either. Lexapro didn't really start to work until I went up to 15mg, and I've been unable to go back down to 10mg without losing the benefits. Anyway, for me, the difference between 10mg and 15mg is the difference between night and day. Maybe something to consider... As far as side-effects go, SSRIs just aren't sex friendly, but Lexapro hasn't been too much of a problem. Drugs are not a panacea, but they keep my head above the water. They've given me a chance. Diet, excercise, and CBT are all just as important to my happiness, but minus the Lexapro it would all be pointless.

Jon :)

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by Bill LL on February 25, 2004, at 9:11:41

In reply to Lexapro doesnt work, posted by lexman on February 24, 2004, at 21:05:41

Lexman, I would suggest that you add Wellbutrin to the 10mg Lexapro. That may help with the sexual side effects, give more energy, and help with depression.

After a couple of weeks of Wellbutrin, if you feel you need an increase, take the Lexapro up to 15 mg. Discuss these options with your doc.

I personally am doing very well with 20 mg Lexapro and 150 mg of Wellbutrin XL.

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work » lexman

Posted by Mariposa on February 25, 2004, at 11:42:53

In reply to Lexapro doesnt work, posted by lexman on February 24, 2004, at 21:05:41

> i have been on lexapro since august 10mg.It doesnt work.I still have anxiety and depression.I think it is all in your head.You have to do things that make u feel better.Like work out and stay busy.It just makes things worse.I have a hard time sleeping.I have a hard time getting it up, if u r a guy u know what i mean.It also gives me chills.Lexapro and any other drug is just a waste of time and money.Just my 2 cents.
>
> lexman

Doesn't work - FOR YOU - but for many others it DOES! You can't dismiss a drug out of hand because we are all different and what works for some may not for others.

I agree w/other posters, you build a *tolerance* for Lex and after a while the same amount doesn't work any more and a lot of times an increase is all it takes to work again.

Best of luck to you!~~~8|8

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by lexman on February 25, 2004, at 15:43:35

In reply to Re: Lexapro doesnt work, posted by Bill LL on February 25, 2004, at 9:11:41

I have tried to add wellbutrin, it didnt help w the sexual side effects.It also made me more anxious.I cant see my dr till march 31, because i have no insurance.Its a mhmr clinic.What should i do?

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by lexman on February 25, 2004, at 15:47:49

In reply to Re: Lexapro doesnt work » lexman, posted by Mariposa on February 25, 2004, at 11:42:53

What do i do if i cant increase my lexapro because i just have 10mg pills enough to last almost to i go into the MHMR clinic.I feel depressed and frustrated...

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by KathrynLex on February 25, 2004, at 16:13:28

In reply to Re: Lexapro doesnt work, posted by lexman on February 25, 2004, at 15:43:35

Hi Lexman,

My heart goes out to you. It's difficult when you're taking meds and they don't work as well as you'd hoped.

Can your doctor at the mhmr clinic phone in a prescription to your pharmacy or provide you with some Lexapro samples so you can try increasing your dose?

I'm currently taking 15 mg of Lexapro and have had a very positive experience increasing my dose from 10 mg to 15 mg, it has helped a great deal with my depression and anxiety.

If you decide to give up on Lexapro you might try taking Paxil or Prozac. Both seem to be pretty good meds. Or you could try adding Wellbutrin to your combo again and take something like Xanax to help with the anxious feelings it causes.

Good luck to you, I hope you find a solution that leads you to happiness.

K.

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by linkadge on February 25, 2004, at 20:29:57

In reply to Re: Lexapro doesnt work, posted by KathrynLex on February 25, 2004, at 16:13:28

It could be that your depression is not serotonin related. Especially since you have chills on Lexapro. This can be a sign of excessive serotonin, while hot flashes can be a sign of too little.

Anyhow, you could try a drug from a different class.

Linkadge

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by Bill LL on February 26, 2004, at 10:16:56

In reply to Re: Lexapro doesnt work, posted by lexman on February 25, 2004, at 15:43:35

I would call the clinic now and tell them that you have an appointment in 4 weeks but that you need to be seen now as an emergency because your depression is bad.

I would hope that they would let you come in for fear of being sued if nothing else.

If that doesn't work, could you go to a hospital emergency room?

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by lexman on February 26, 2004, at 19:23:04

In reply to Re: Lexapro doesnt work, posted by Bill LL on February 26, 2004, at 10:16:56

I dont have any medical insurance.I dont think they will let me in early, but i guess i can try..

Lexman

 

Re: Lexapro doesnt work

Posted by jdgjdg on February 27, 2004, at 21:43:21

In reply to Lexapro doesnt work, posted by lexman on February 24, 2004, at 21:05:41

Have you talked to your doctor? 10 mg did nothing for me, but when I went up on the dosage it made a huge difference. You may need more or maybe a different drug all together. Definitely talk to your doctor.


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