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Posted by Alex71 on September 23, 2004, at 10:59:23
Hello, fellow Lexapro-ers!
I'd like to hear anything positive from those who made a progress taking Lexapro.
Please, post your results here.
For example, how long did it take for Lex to start working for you, what was the first thing that has dramatically improved after taking Lex, how you dealt with withdrawals (especcialy the "brain zaps") etc. The more the better.
Posted by h on September 23, 2004, at 14:54:03
In reply to Lexapro success stories, posted by Alex71 on September 23, 2004, at 10:59:23
Hi there. Happy to contribute my story.
I'd tried a number of meds for my anxiety/depression over the years. Like many here, nothing seemed to work so I pretty much gave up, relying on talk therapy, exercise and gritting my teeth. (It all helped some but not enough.)
Finally, after things just got distressingly bad saw my gp. I used to see a pdoc but I figured I'd just try this. He suggested Lexapro.10 mgs to start made me sick and sleepy. I called him tosay no way! after three days, but he suggested to cut the pills in half. To be safe I cut them in quarters.
I still remember the moment the stuff kicked in, three days after I started on the 2.5. My husband and I were talking about my son's school which was giving us a hard time about him, and we were waiting for me to have cat scans to see if my cancer had returned. (Stress!) All of a sudden it was like this calm person emerged from the maelstrom that was me. "We're getting ahead of ourselves here." I said. "Why don't we wait and see how everything goes?"
It wasn't all smooth sailing after that but something bad was gone and something good took its place. I at first dropped five pounds, then gained them back because I was no longer too anxious to eat. My weight has actually been pretty stable. I used to be too depressed to care about how I looked. Now when I wake up in the middle of the night I plan outfits. I still go to the gym and I think that the combination of exercise and lex is important for me. I'm on 10 mgs but I often wonder if I shouldn't be taking more. It's hard to tell.
I have bumps. I have had stress and stuff happen. I get anxious and depressed but it happens less often. Not alot less but less. The edge is gone. less Sunday night blues and Monday morning stressing.
Hope this helps
h
Posted by Catgirl on September 23, 2004, at 18:32:31
In reply to Lexapro success stories, posted by Alex71 on September 23, 2004, at 10:59:23
Hi!
I started Lexapro in June, I think. I'm on 10 mg. I was really out of it for the first week, and then that gradually subsided. The first thing I noticed is that my panic attacks are almost gone. Not that I don't feel nervous sometimes, but I don't feel like I'm going to faint.Oh, and the depression (which I really didn't realize I had) has subsided. My mood is better, and I actually catch myself humming on occasion!
The only remaining side effect that I have is the fatigue. Mornings are a little rough sometimes. I'm going to try to get a good night's sleep for the next week or so, and if that doesn't help I might start taking my pill at night.
Good luck!
Posted by Mariposa on September 25, 2004, at 10:19:22
In reply to Lexapro success stories, posted by Alex71 on September 23, 2004, at 10:59:23
on Lex for 16+ mos., currently @30mg, Dx depression and PMDD.
BAD se's first 3wk, took 9wk to notice *improvement*.
Doing well, very happy w/results!!
Good luck!~~~8|8
Posted by utopizen on September 25, 2004, at 10:49:59
In reply to Re: Lexapro success stories, posted by h on September 23, 2004, at 14:54:03
As someone who has tried all the other ADs and failed on them, and just started with Lex a week ago, I want to thank you for writing this.
> Hi there. Happy to contribute my story.
>
> I'd tried a number of meds for my anxiety/depression over the years. Like many here, nothing seemed to work so I pretty much gave up, relying on talk therapy, exercise and gritting my teeth. (It all helped some but not enough.)
> Finally, after things just got distressingly bad saw my gp. I used to see a pdoc but I figured I'd just try this. He suggested Lexapro.
>
> 10 mgs to start made me sick and sleepy. I called him tosay no way! after three days, but he suggested to cut the pills in half. To be safe I cut them in quarters.
>
> I still remember the moment the stuff kicked in, three days after I started on the 2.5. My husband and I were talking about my son's school which was giving us a hard time about him, and we were waiting for me to have cat scans to see if my cancer had returned. (Stress!) All of a sudden it was like this calm person emerged from the maelstrom that was me. "We're getting ahead of ourselves here." I said. "Why don't we wait and see how everything goes?"
> It wasn't all smooth sailing after that but something bad was gone and something good took its place. I at first dropped five pounds, then gained them back because I was no longer too anxious to eat. My weight has actually been pretty stable. I used to be too depressed to care about how I looked. Now when I wake up in the middle of the night I plan outfits. I still go to the gym and I think that the combination of exercise and lex is important for me. I'm on 10 mgs but I often wonder if I shouldn't be taking more. It's hard to tell.
> I have bumps. I have had stress and stuff happen. I get anxious and depressed but it happens less often. Not alot less but less. The edge is gone. less Sunday night blues and Monday morning stressing.
> Hope this helps
> h
Posted by flipsactown on September 26, 2004, at 2:46:26
In reply to Lexapro success stories, posted by Alex71 on September 23, 2004, at 10:59:23
Have been on Lexapro for nearly 4 months, currently at 30mg, started at 10mg. Lex kicked in at 45 days and I have been unipolar depression free ever since. First 2 to 3 weeks were not pleasant for me. I just wanted to sleep because I felt so fatigued. After 3 weeks, although the sleepiness went I away, I started having insomnia as well as the fatigue. Fatigue has lessen but is still noticeable, however, I am happy because I am depression free. I have been taken ADs for 12 years and was on Prozac for 7 years. I have taken Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor, Celexa,Lamictal, Remeron, Elavil, Lithium, Desipramine, Wellbutrin and Nardil. Currently, all I am taking is Lexapro for my depression. I am taking Seroquel for my insomnia. Lexapro is an excellent AD for me.
FST
> Hello, fellow Lexapro-ers!
> I'd like to hear anything positive from those who made a progress taking Lexapro.
> Please, post your results here.
> For example, how long did it take for Lex to start working for you, what was the first thing that has dramatically improved after taking Lex, how you dealt with withdrawals (especcialy the "brain zaps") etc. The more the better.
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