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Posted 3/26/2015 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi all!

I started on lexapro at 5 mg almost 3 weeks ago. Aside from the initial increase in my anxiety, I've tolerated it pretty well I think. I'm supposed to be moving up to 10 mg this Friday per my plan, but just noticed I was having some pain in both feet. Has anyone had any specific muscle or joint pain with lexapro start up? If you did, did it go away eventually and when did it start?

Now, this just started on Tuesday really. I've had some problems with my feet and have been trying different shoes, inserts, etc at work (I'm an RN in a hospital and the floor seemingly has no end tongue ). I'm fairly sure it's the new shoes and how busy we've been. Ibuprofen does help and so does Epsom salt soaks.

Thanks for any advice!
Posted 3/26/2015 3:30 AM (GMT 0)
Jenn if Ibuprofen is helping then i dont believe its the lexapro, mind you i never have used this drug but
many here have, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 3/26/2015 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Jenn!! :)
I have been on Lexapro for 6 weeks at 5mg. It has been amazing. I didn't have joint pain as such, but I had an extremely terrible tooth and jaw pain for 6 days...... Nothing seemed to help. But then it just went away... People have different reactions to the lex i hear.
But - I would have a chat to your doc about it anyways :D
Goodluck!!!
Posted 3/26/2015 9:48 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Larry and Lauren! I didn't think it was the lexapro, but just wanted to rule it out. Soaking them this morning before work. Dang feet! They've kept me from running now for over 2 months!! While this sort of pain is new, the foot issue isn't!

Lauren, I've noticed many positive effects as well these last 3 weeks just on the 5 mg. I'm in a quandary as to whether I really want to go up to the prescribed dose or wait and talk it over with the Pdoc next week. I think I remember you started at 2.5, correct? How was it when you jumped up? Even better?

Sorry to go off-topic, but I thought I'd ask while I had you here :-)
Posted 3/26/2015 10:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Jenn

Lexapro is a good medication and works well for anxiety I would mention to your doctor about your feet when you see him/her next week.

I hope you continue to see improvements.

hibee
Posted 3/26/2015 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Hibbee! I agree that lexapro has had very positive effects since I've started on just this half prescribed dose. I believe my feet are just being stubborn and it's frustrating because I'd really like to run!

Since January I've had to back out of two group relay runs and missed many local races. I think my feet didn't adjust well to my new job in the hospital that required me there 5 days a week/10 hours a day. Our new facility's redesigned unit floors are longer and my new role required me to be off unit taking patients for tests often to help out the other RNs. So- feet hurt. I just was making sure I wasn't missing something before following up with my podiatrist (again).
Posted 3/27/2015 12:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hey :) Thats all good! :)

Yes, so I started off at 2.5mg for one week and have been on 5mg ever since. That was over 6 weeks ago now. When I jumped up to 5mg it helped me a lot.
My psychiatrist said we can try 7.5mg if needed, but he thinks I am fine on the 5mg for the time being.
It is a small dose but currently works for me!!! :) :)
Nearly all side effects are gone now, all except for a bit lower sex drive and a bit of weight gain around my stomach. But to be honest, I would MUCH rather be a bit more heavier and be so happy then be thinner and unhappy!

and I have been sleeping a lot better too! ahhhh - I was SO against antidepressants before I started, but thank god I did!!!

I reckon wait and chat to your doctor and see what they say. Because if you feel fine on 5mg, maybe it will be ok for the time being :) Or even go to 7.5mg. The slower you move up the dosage the better!

Hope you keep feeling great! Have an awesome day Jenn xx
Posted 3/27/2015 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for weighing in Lauren! I did decide to increase today. Ironically, I felt much better once I actually took it because I finally made the choice instead of constantly thinking about if I should do it. I think it's the right dose for me and if I've felt this much better at 5 I hope the effects will continue up at 10. Fingers crossed!
Posted 3/28/2015 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
yes! I know how you feel! I kept thinking about increasing to 5mg and then staying at 2.5, but when i did it my mind was immediately at ease!! :)
Please keep me informed on how you go at 10mg. would love to know how things go!
Keep well,

Lauren xx
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