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• Can lexapro cause side effects on and off as long as you take it?
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I've been on "the 'pro" for about 6 months now. I can't say enough about what it's done for my anxiety... but the physical side effects are annoying. Just when I think I'm past it, one will come back. Throughout the 6 months I've experienced forearm pain, chest tighness, blurred vision, leg pain, loss of appetite and sore knuckles (feel like I want to crack them all the time). I never had any of this before the Lexapro, but most people say the side effects go away after the first few weeks. Should I worry?
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• side effects of coming off lexapro and abilify?
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i have an anxiety disorder, but i just recently took myself off of abilify and am now down to a half dose of lexapro. this is because the side effects of being on it were too much for me to handle.
i've been constantly vomiting, every single day, and i have forgetfulness and headaches and incredible, unbelievable fatigue. i'm also very sore in places i shouldn't be, like arms and legs when i haven't stressed them.
my question is, how long is this going to last?
if a long time, then is there any way to cope so i won't be so miserable?
(and don't say go back on it, because that's not an option.)
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• i want to go off Lexapro but i am really scared of the side effects. Can anyone help?
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i heard the side effects of Lexapro withdrawal are awful, and i heard that your doctor may put you on valium or xanax to help counteract with the symptoms, has anyone been in a similar situation and could you help me out with this? thanks
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• is there any way to stop side effects of lexapro?
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i take 20mg of lexapro every morning and i usually get no side effects, recently i have not taken lexapro in about 2 weeks because i had no refills, the first time i went off lexapro and decided to go back i had really bad headaches, dizziness nausea, etc, and i dont want to experience these symptoms again, is there anything i can do so when i start lexapro again i dont get any side effects??
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• Has anyone had success after going off of Lexapro?
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I have been on lexapro for approximately 4 years. I am attempting to taper my dosage, and eventually get off the medication. I am hoping to loose the sexual side effects. Has anyone noticed a reduction in this from lowering the dosage? Also, how long after you are completely off the medication do these side effects go away?
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•Voting Question: Is feeling sad and blah a side effect from tappering off lexapro?
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I was taking 10 mg of lexapro for about a 1 1/2 years and this year in January my doctor increased my lexapro to 20mg, but after a few months I had decided to tapper off because i have notice an incredible weight gain and i felt and still fell like am ready to come off.. well my doctor told me to start cutting my tablet to 10 mg for a week and a half and then stop but it's been awful. today is my fourth day without it and i fell tired and somewhat sad (but not too bad) and am not sure but I might have a Sinus Infection... can anyone tell me if am going to start feeling better and how long is this going to last. I just cant get back to the meds it's actually making me feel worst with the weight gain and it cause for me to be pre-diabetic.... please someone guide me.... thanks.. BYT am taking vitamin D3 and omega fish oil.
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• How long do Lexapro Side effects last?
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I was taking Lexapro for around 7-8 years, and I weaned off of it to see how I was without it. its been around 4 months off of it and I am starting it again. Just wondering how long can I expect the side effects to last? I am getting very mild flu like symptoms right now/lost of appetite. Anyone else ever stop taking it then have to start again? how did it go? Thanks
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• is dizziness and lightheadedness a common side effect of coming off a long course of lexapro?
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I have followed doctors instructions and come off the drug very gradually, but a day or two after i stopped all together I am very dizzy to the point of needing to faint when i stand up? Anyone experienced this or know if it is normal or how long it may go for?
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• Weening or stopping Lexapro because of side effects?
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All of you doctors or nurses out there I have a question about getting off Lexapro. I have been taking Lexapro for about 9 months, originally I was prescribed 20mg and was increased to 40mg about 4 months ago . In the beginning I was using marijuana and oxycodone with the Lexapro and experienced no side effects. Now I have been off of marijuana for 3 months and oxys for about a month and went through about a week of withdrawal symptoms from getting off oxys. Recently I have been having nausea, diahrea, tremors, and increased sweating. My psychiatrist said to stop taking the Lexapro immediatly, while my regular physician said to ween myself off. Any input from educated people about this would help me alot. I am debating what to do.....Thanks :)
No drugs are being used except prescription xanax. Thanks
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• Lexapro, are these normal side effects?
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I just started lexapro a few days ago. I started taking it at night, expecting it to make me drowsy, but it does the opposite. It's like having a few shots of espresso, get very energized and can't sleep at night for more than a few hours. I also get this feeling that blood is rushing to my head, it's a tingling sensation. I also noticed that sometimes my vision is blurred but it goes away in minutes, after i get out of bed. I would start taking it in the morning but I don't want my vision to be blurred while driving, so I figure night time is the best time to take it so that most of the side effects wear off by the time I have to get up. I also have dry mouth sometimes. IAnyone else having these side effects?
One good side effect that I like about lexapro is that it's helping me to not crave chocolate and other sweets. In fact some foods even taste bad now. Which I like, because I gained a lot of weight while I was on Paxil and it took a long time and a lot of hard work to get it off
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