Lexapro 10mg side effects

Hello Everyone,

This morning was my first dose of Lexapro 10 mg I also took a little Xanax this morning as bridge therapy. I just had sex with my girlfriend and already experienced the sexual side effects of the medication. I had a hard time achieving an orgasm and when I finally did it felt as if I was just peeing. I was not expecting this to happen on the very first day of therapy.

I've been taking Lexapro 10 mg for two weeks. I have been taking it at night before I go to bed, and haven't experienced any insomnia or drowsiness the next day. I took it at night because I have been on Paxil before and I couldn't do anything but sleep the entire day.

My main side effects are a dull, squeezing type headache that comes and goes.......but I have had it the most of the time over the past two weeks. Another issue I've been having is weird visual distortions at night. I've had them 3 times since I started the Lexapro. I've woken up in the middle of the night and my vision has these huge swirls that are moving around. They are even there when I close my eyes. Once I turn the light on, I can see just fine, but it sends me into complete panic mode and scares me to death. Then I have anxiety for the rest of the night and the next day. I don't know if it's anxiety related or maybe a side effect of the Lexapro. I have an appt with my doc this afternoon to discuss this with her. Of course, since I have health anxiety, my main concern is something being wrong with my brain.....especially since my headaches have developed as well. Anyway, I will post tonight about what my doctor says. As far as my general anxiety goes, I do feel better and I'm having more good days than bad ones. I am willing to stick with the Lexpro and hope that my side effects go away soon. I just want to make sure that the Lexapro is what is causing my vision issues.