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Posted by emily31 on June 16, 2005, at 19:34:55
Hi. I am in need of some advice. I took paxil cr for a year for anxiety and OCD. I quite after a year and went through miserable withdrawel that I finally go over by taking a low dose of prozac. Too make a long story short, my anxiety and ocd are becoming unbearable again and my doctor suggested lexapro. Has anyone had any positive results from this drug.Did you gain weight, etc? I am afraid of the paxil side effects like weight gain and sexual side effects as well as the possible withdrawel symptoms. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Posted by Glydin on June 16, 2005, at 23:30:23
In reply to lexapro and weight gain, posted by emily31 on June 16, 2005, at 19:34:55
> Has anyone had any positive results from this drug.
~~~I have, for anxiety and depression.
Can't help you out as far as it's effectiveness for OCD.
Did you gain weight, etc?~~~Nope, not so far. My only side effect was an upramp of anxiety on startup. That was mild and passed quickly. I also expected that, as my anxiety issue makes med startups difficult.
sexual side effects as well~~~Have not experienced those either.
I've been lucky and so far I sing it's praises as it's been good to me.Good Luck to you.
Posted by emily31 on June 17, 2005, at 9:48:27
In reply to lexapro and weight gain, posted by emily31 on June 16, 2005, at 19:34:55
Thanks for the feeback! I think I will try it. I'll let you know how it works.
Posted by Glydin on June 17, 2005, at 10:21:08
In reply to Re: lexapro and weight gain, posted by emily31 on June 17, 2005, at 9:48:27
Please do let me know how it goes for you. I am truthful when I tell you it's been a great med for me. I never thought I would do as well on it as I have. Like many others, I had gone through my trials and tribulations with AD's, but this one has been a winner.
Don't be shocked if the first few weeks are a bit rough on startup. Mine wasn't bad, but I "knew", surely, I had started it. It has been a smooth ride since.
I hope it works out for you.
Posted by MGOLDW on June 17, 2005, at 11:57:09
In reply to lexapro and weight gain, posted by emily31 on June 16, 2005, at 19:34:55
Hi! I have been on Lex (10mg) for more than a year now, mostly for anxiety and mild depression. The first weeks were very rough, severe side effects including SEVERE anxiety. I took very low doses of Xanax (.25mg) as needed to cope. After 8 or 9 weeks I notice a significant improvement in my depression and anxiety. No weight gain. Moreover, when you feel better you eat more and gain a little weight. No sexual effects.
Let us now how you are doing, good luck...
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