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Posted 11/2/2014 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
Last night was the second time I took a half a pill. After about 1 hour I had nausea for a while. I also had some diaherria. Is this ok? Is there anything I can do to stop that nausea. I did take the pill about 1 hr after I had dinner. This is what is happening after taking 1/2 pill, is it going to get worse when I go to a full pill?
Posted 11/2/2014 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Nausea is a common side effect when starting Lexapro but it should pass after a couple of weeks once your body gets used to the new medication but if things persist I would recommend you go and see your doctor. I have been on Lexapro in the past and found it to be a good medication for me and I hope it works well for you.

Hibee
Posted 11/2/2014 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Nausea and diarrhea very common in the first couple of weeks. It's normal, don't worry. Those start up effects almost always pass w/in a cpl of weeks.

Keep taking it with food. If the nausea is unbearable, ask your Dr for some Zofran. It's an anti nausea med that is so mild that pregnant women can take it.

Natural remedies for quelling nausea are ginger- grate fresh ginger and make a tea, sip ginger ale soda, etc.

It'll be ok. These are normal and almost all of us had the same start up effects.

Sending love!
Lisa
Posted 11/2/2014 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
The largest amount of serotonin is located in your gut, that's probably why you are having issues in that area. It should pass soon though:)
Posted 11/2/2014 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone for once again putting me at ease!! So glad I found this website!
Posted 11/2/2014 7:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hello chronicworrier

I've been on lexapro for 8 weeks now and I just take 5mg of a dose....when I first started lexapro I remember I had horrible nausea for a week. I did mention it to my doctor and he gave me nausea med that he prescribed to pregnant women.I never took it though. I just toughed it out and the side effects subsided and finally got my appetite back...give it some time.
Posted 11/3/2014 12:14 AM (GMT 0)
i had horriable nausia with lexapro and had to quit taking it
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