Cipralex 10mg week 3

Hello again everyone. Its been a while since I posted. I realized that the cipralex wasn't the medication for me. I had alot of jaw clenching. So my doctor switched me to Zoloft. First at 50mg I was still quite irritable still. So she upped me to 100mg I really hope it works. I felt a little distant today and no appetite . Still some negative thinking but nothing too serious. Has anyone else had any experiences on this medication. my libido seems to be better on Zoloft. :)

I'll keep posting as I progress

Hi KM1984,
I too had some jaw clenching with Cypralex which I didn't have on Zoloft but it wore off. Zoloft was easier on my system though. The thing about Zoloft is that it can make provoke angry episodes after a few drinks.
Basically I think all anti-depressants need to be accompanied by Therapy, other you're just papering over the cracks.

64Herald

You can do either or KM1984,

I think having the doc refer you is the best though. Probably will get you in faster. I hope that this helps you.

Hugs, Karen

Ok, so the 50mg of Zoloft wasn't enough, and I am assuming with such a low dose that I didnt get any side effects. I been on 100mg since Thursday past and I feel like a bag of poop. No appetite, tired easily. Irritable, and nauseous. Where I had been on the cipralex for so long I didnt think I would get as many side effects. Also I have had one bout of bloody stool hope its not related. But no jaw clenching yet :)

Hi everybody,

I've been taking Wellbutrin XL 300mg for 3 months for major depression. I was feeling better but still didn't have the energy for activities or have any pleasure while doing them. So my doctor added Cipralex 10mg. I took it for 7 days and I was about to stop when I found this forum and it encouraged me to continue. I was just scared about this AD but I'm glad I continued because I'm starting to feel more happy and smiling more.
Thanks for the positive comments on Ciraplex, I find that most forum are negative.
The side effects for me are nausia, not much appetite and some jaw clenching at first but now its better. Last night though, I had a weird dreams and woke up screaming! Its the first time in my life that I scream in my sleep. I hope it wont happen to much :-s
Keep me posted on the developments on your side, It's good to know I'm not alone

Hi,
So over the last couple days I threw up red color vomit and when had a bowel movement I bled. Went to emergency outpatients they did blood work and urine test everything was normal so they sent me home since it didnt keep up. The last two days I have outrageous amounts of itching in my hands mainly but also all over my body itches at times. Is this something I should be worried about?

So I had to leave worm again today due to the extreme nausea I went to my mother in laws and threw up no blood this time, and I took some gravol and went to bed for a nap. I been so itchy I took a bath in baking soda which helped some. Im just wondering if I should decrease back to 50mg until I see my doc. Its a holiday here and offices won't be open until Friday. Any advise is appreciated

Hey Guys! & hey KM1984

Here's an update since I started posting about 4 months ago. My libido is picture perfect, even higher then prior to taking cipralex! I've had great results on Cipralex 10 mg until now but my anxiety has come back as it used to be. I called my psychologist and she told me that 10mg is the low dose so I thought of maybe increasing to 15mg or 20mg. My psychiatrist is on vacation so I'll wait when he comes back. But I gotta say that I've been having a Great time on the 10mg for the time it worked but I understand that our bodies get used to the dose and the medication and I know it's a loooooong process before you stabalize with the righ dosage/medication on the market. Also technology, research and new discoveries on meds keep on going so I'm not worried about that. Keep in touch guys!

Hey wise guy,

That's good to know! I've been taking cipralex 10 mg for a month now and it's really improved my mood already! I'm very satisfied. I've been taking it combined with wellbutrin 300 mg. It's a good mix for me

Take care,
Caroline

I wonder how km1984 is doing...

Some meds you can switch directly to, others you have to go gradually. Listen to what your doc has to say, he will know the best process for this medication.

I hope that the transition goes smoothly and that the new med helps you.

Hugs, Karen...

PS Welcome to the forum...

Hey wize_guy, I hope you get things worked out. But I would think that after a bit of time the side effects will wear off. I too find on the Zoloft my sex drive is lower. But then again I have alot going on right now, We are just getting back in the flow of things again, the frist couple weeks of the month we went to the west coast 8 hour drive two weekends in a row, got back into the roll of work, and now we have a new puppy. seems as thought I super tired and drained lately. I have been waking up with the back of my head sweaty for about two weeks now. Thats usually a sign I need to have my thyroid meds adjusted. Trying to get time from work to get the blood work recquiste, and time to get the blood work done is a pain. where i was off work with the drepression for three months I hate having to miss work due to doc apts. I feel like its held against me in a way. I work with all men in a welding shop. But thats prob just the depression thinking. I also find on the Zoloft I dont have as positive an additude as I did on the Cipralex. Wondering if maybe i shouldnt have stayed on those and managed with the jaw clenching. I found the cipralex seemed smoother, if that even makes sence. But if my thyroid is all outta wack again that could be triggering the depression more anyways. I find just my listening and concentration not as sharp as it was on the cipralex, maybe i just need an adjustment. I am to see my mental health nurse soon, and my doc to i will keep posting! Good luck to all, and remember to keep active and u'r heads up! There is blue sky above!!

Alright everyone! I've been up from 10mg to 15mg for 2 full weeks now. The only side effect "I HAD" was a sexual one(poor erection and lower libido ... But NOW! My sexual drive is BACK with a tremendous revenge!!! LOL I guess I'm lucky that I respond well to cipralex. Hey organist, finally I guess no need for wellbutrin :D ... And you were right KM1984 it does wear off. I would strongly suggest to go back on cipralex since while I was obsessing for 1 1/2 week about this initial side effect my OCD pushed me to investigate if this side effects would go away. So I called like 30 different pharmacists in Montreal where I live and they all told me that the difference between 10mg and 20mg in terms of side effects is really a low probability. And they ALL also mentionned that cipralex/lexapro(USA) is the most expensive but the most efficient "high end" medication for OCD, depression, antianxiolytic conditions if that is spelled correctly. So I would try it again man! Going up 5mg (from10mg to 15mg) is really good for me, I feel more relaxed for the 1st time in my life. So please guys keep me posted on your situations ... Like outkast would say in one of his songs : "Life is hard on the boulevard"! Hehe! Take care guys ...