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Posted by invioletlight on December 8, 2008, at 18:53:43
Hi All,
Just wondering if any of you have PTSD and what meds you are taking? I'm looking for more info on the subject as a way to understand the process my girlfriend is going through with her new Pdoc. They're giving her Lexapro. What have your experiences been?
Thanks,
IV
Posted by Phillipa on December 8, 2008, at 20:39:06
In reply to PTSD Treatment/Meds/Lexapro, posted by invioletlight on December 8, 2008, at 18:53:43
I feel it depends on the cause of the PTSd. Lexapro if supposed to be great for depression/anxiety. Is it working for her? Love Phillipa
Posted by fleeting flutterby on December 9, 2008, at 12:43:54
In reply to PTSD Treatment/Meds/Lexapro, posted by invioletlight on December 8, 2008, at 18:53:43
Well, first I'd like to say it's very kind and compassionate of you to be wanting to help your girlfriend so much. gee-- had I had such support, I might be much better off at present.
anyway, I've been diagnosed with PTSD-complex(from childhood and early adult traumas), amongst several other things.... I took Celexa a few years ago but didn't give it much chance as I quit after 5 months. Then just recently pdoc recommended Lexapro. Wow!! I was so so tired at first.... but that got a bit better as time went on,(a couple weeks) though I still lack energy often, just not as sleepy. I've been on it for ummm... 8 months-- gee time sure has flown! anyway, I did feel less hypervigilent which was nice-- not feeling so jumpy and letting things go that would have bothered me-- BUT and it's a big but!!--- I don't like the weight gain. Oh, people will say-- "What weight gain?"-- but I notice it and I'm not going down that road. I reduced my mg. intake after I'd gained 5 pounds and now I'm more stable in the weight area again-- I like that better.
the "vacation" from paranoia and hypervigilence is nice-- maybe it will work this way for her too. I still get paranoid and such-- just NOT to the degree I was in the past.
Hey if you or her want to converse more you are welcome to PM me anytime.
good luck,
flutterby-mandy
Posted by Zyprexa on December 13, 2008, at 0:53:37
In reply to PTSD Treatment/Meds/Lexapro, posted by invioletlight on December 8, 2008, at 18:53:43
I take zyprexa, zoloft, wellbutrin sr, and perphenazine. Zyprexa and Perphenazine are the two that usualy get prescribed for PTSD. I have PTSD, which seems to be turning into psychosis and schitzoaffective disorder.
I'm no doctor but don't think lexapro would do much for PTSD. Might help a bit with depression.
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