Have a great time and stay BUSY Please let us know how you are doing.. Best Always:))...
I've gone off and I'm back on..Doing well except for sleep. I have a history of insomnia from SSRI's so I'm sure this does not bother all. I've been on Lex 10 years on and off so I have a good...
I will research this med and ask my doc! I will see what he has to say..I thank you so very much.. I was not tired last night and read till late and took .75 traz and nothing.. 3 hours later I...
Very nice..thank you...
I haven't tried Benadryl but I'll give it a try I walk a hour a day (morning only) and sometimes in the afternoon I use my elipitcal machine..Nothing close to bed as well as eating heavy. I've done...
edited to add, I have a pair of those glasses for blue light and wear them on computer or if I watch TV as they're suppose to work letting the body know that night time is here..Suppose to work...
I'm back on 20mg and taking .75 -100mg of trazadone for sleep because lexapro keeps me awake ...endlessly, Been on 10mg and 25-50 and slept somewhat better than now..I'm not getting the required rest...
I had the same headaches for 2 weeks when I started (twice) Yes, it will get better and I'm hoping your cold goes away soon! Take care.....
Decent med Easy on and Easy off. I had no side effect from neither:))...
I've been on Lexapro for 10 years and I believe it's the best. Everyone is different and it will take time. Wishing you the best always...
165/110 is what mine is there and home 127/84 so a big difference. I have not had numbers like yours. anxiety can spike Big but I don't think as high as yours. Doc told me one time.. we can control...
I've had White Coat for years and it's still with me..PLUS I am on meds for BP so it bothers me more than ever to go to ANY doctor that has to monitor me. I can relax if I know they won't take my BP...
Sylkn, I'm in metro Atlanta, GA. I've been getting my scripts through Express Scripts or something like that, (snail mail) they give you the best price. It would be nice to see the cost of brand Lex...
Sylkn I'm interested in the price for brand name Lexapro too. At one time it was pretty $$$ here almost 275.00 for 3 month supply which my Doctor said is not worth the cost..he believes it's the same...
I slept well on the brand name and can't sleep on the generic so I have to take Trazadone, 25-50mg every night to get to sleep :(...
Funny how your BP is ok at doctors office..Mine spikes there and is normal home. Been like this for 25 years. I don't stress about it anymore but I did at one time. Hope you get a grip on this..Take...
never knew about this ....i have experienced this and its scary and never knew what it was and that i had anxiety/panic issues so many years unresolved and now i have an answer . thanks so much...
most start on 10mg and increase to 20mg if needed and also have klonopin or a benzo to help along the way..This is the first time I have heard of 2.5 hmmmmmmmmm...
Lex is a great med..Hang it there! It will get better !!!...
Been there.. stayed with me for 6 weeks and very uncomfortable. An adjustment with meds fixed the problem. Had to go to 20mg of lexapro and finally they disappeared....
Cricopharyngeal Spasm. Very common for one who deals with panic and anxiety....
Lexapro 20mg for CDO and Panic disorder Klonopin when needed...
Rochester, NY I live in in Georgia now...
Health Anxiety, Panic disorder, OCD...
W O N D E R F U L!!!! I'm so happy for you! You are missed ...very much :)))...
if this was meant for me.. I did it on my own and gradually cut back on the dosage.. I was on 20mg so I split into quarters., took 15 mg for a week, then 10mg ..stayed there for 2 weeks and then to...
Same thing happen to me and I've had 20 mammograms starting at age 40. I made an appointment the next day because of my anxiety and believe it or not, the second one was fine.. I was so relieved but...
Been on Lex for 7 years, weaned off for a year and now I'm back on.. I love Lexapro..Not a great sleeper to start with and still can't sleep like I did 7 years ago but I'm good to go with .50 traz...
I'm terrified of Doctors.. I love going to my Pdoc though.. totally comfortable and different.. I've been like this for years and I find .50mg of klonopin ideal before my visit.. I wish I could help...
Are you on brand Lexapro or generic? I'm curious. Both are good meds and 20 is doing the trick for me but still not sleeping and don't think I'm going to be this time around.. I have to take...
Sadly I feel like you ... I wish I didn't.. You'll get through the visit... deep breathes really help............
My friend described them as an electrical shock in the head. She was withdrawing from Paxil also. I haven't had this in my lifetime and hope I never do :rolleyes:...
I take mine in early am when I wake. 20mg....
I was on Brand Lex for 7 years. When I decided to wean off, Generic came out so I weaned off generic. Can't recall any issues but now it's a different story.. Pdoc put me back on...
Are you guys on generic or Brand Lexapro?...
I am like you.. Fear, anxiety, what if's .. I loathe going to Dr's with a passion even for labs..ALways worried about the outcome. I can't seem to get over it so I live like this:( 25 years now?...
WELCOME! Alaska will be fun! I would love to go somewhere out of GA.. maybe soon.. :turn:...
Phew! I am SOOOOOOOO happy you are home.. I will continue praying dear Kitt.. Blessings always...
the lump is probably due to cricopharyngeal spasm. Going on week 6 and no improvement here. Comes and goes..annoying as ever-leaves when I exercise or tilt head back, eat, lay down.. tightness,...
My Pdoc told me to take klonopin the evening before AND in the morning before my dr.visit.. He said why suffer? He prescribes Klonopin "when needed" and believe me, I don't take this often at all but...
HI Specialone I too focus on upcoming appts with doc and dwell and dwell in advance..same as you! Mine started 22 years ago and living like this is hell but I find no way OUT. My GP used to see me...
Thank you! I have been praying for her :))...
I googled quickly.. heres a little info http://www.experience-essential-oils.com/home-remedies-for-anxiety.html Would be a a dream come true If one for "sleep" worked for me ! I am still not sleeping...
Glad to hear you are happy! I know sleep makes me feel terrific..something I lack and I hope it continues for you Rich.. You deserve it :))...
Oh yeah! I had headaches the first two weeks using Escitalopram (generic lexapro) Headaches were like you described on and off. Hang in there! Do mention this to your doc though.. It will get better!...
I was on Lexapro (brand name) from 2007-2013 with excellent results. I had no side effects whatsoever. I decided to wean off on my own. Went to 10mg from 20 for 2 years and still felt fantastic....
My first anxiety attack was over palpatations.. Actually I thought my heart stopped! Had my first panic attack which brought on a choking sensation afterwards that lasted 2 months! ugh.. We were...
Thanks SC He's highly rated here. I adore him. I pray too and believe god will help me through...
Back from Pdoc this am. He is keeping me on 20mg of Escitalopram for the time being. Told me to take Klonopin when needed for my tight throat and short winded (they go together) and since I'm not...
I will pray for you Kitt and keep you in my thoughts.. Take care................