Hi healing well family! So this is my update, re-started lex on 06/20 at 5mg...felt better since day one and almost no side effects! Was doing great until about a month ago. Started having marital...
Tim, That is what I had read before that some meds lose their effectiveness over a long period of time. I’ve only been on lexapro for 4 months and each time used it before I’ve never used it longer...
Hmm...it’s strange right...I’ve used lexapro on and off for short time period for situational anxiety and the same mg dose worked for me each time ...the only diff this time is that this is my first...
Yes! Def what I’m currently experiencing. As long as I’m distracted I’m okay but I’m still like in a weird cloudy funk....I have an appointment with my doc next week so not sure if he will increase...
How do we know we are sensitive to meds?...
This is me! I started lexapro on 06/21 and also just to keep in mind this is not my first time on lexapro....I was doing great as soon as I started and lately these past few weeks a bit of anxiety...
Thank you HT, I took my first dose yest from this new manufacturer and didn’t notice anything diff. 🤷🏻♀️ I just didn’t put much thought into it. Are you currently taking lex as well?...
Hi healing well family! So I just got my lexapro generic brand refilled by a diff pharmacy this time around and the pills I have are through accord. I’ve read so many posts on Facebook about people...
Thank you all, I really appreciate each and everyone of you. You’re advice/knowledge is extremely helpful! I’d rather not increase in dose...I’ve used lexapro couple times before and this dose has...
Hello healing well family! It’s good to be back on here. Been a couple of months since I last posted. Question, is it recommended to increase dosage when going through something difficult? I am...
So yesterday was my first dose of generic lexapro at 5mg which is what I’ve always used before on brand name. And only side effects I’ve felt where drowsiness and dry mouth. I thought I would have...
Karen, i def agree with you. I agree that some medications can work quickly for others! The last time I was on lexapro I felt better within the first 24 hours! And lasted for about 3 weeks then felt...
Thank you all. Your responses give me comfort and reassurance. Karen I agree with you on the that it can also depend on the persons chemical makeup. My anxiety is not severe, mostly in the a.m. when...
Hello healing well family, After some time off I am back, i am truly thankful to have found this page years ago. Last time I was on here was last year around sep, I had restarted lexapro and weaned...
Hello friends! It’s been a couple of weeks since I last posted. Just wanted to provide an update on my lex journey for the fifth time being on it in my life on 5mg. It’s been a roller coaster for...
Thank you S.C and JRF007 I see my doctor today so I’ll see what he says. I’ve been on lexapro before so I figure the same does I’ve always used will work again. I would hate to increase my dosage....
Hello everyone! So today is 3 weeks on lexapro. I am still feeling the anxiety and low moods. Last week is when I felt it return but it was the hormones, I’m sure. I have barley started my cycle on...
Good Morning/night everyone! Today will be day 13 on lexapro. The first week or so I felt great. My anxiety started to go away, I was sleeping better. Overall I felt better. These last few days have...
Hi Karen! I’m so glad lexapro is continuing to work great for you! That is such good news! I love hearing positive feedback on lexapro. I pray it continues to get better in time for me and continues...
Hello everyone. Today will be day 10 on lexapro, so far I am still feeling good. I got my appetite back which is great! I still have my moments of minimal anxiety in the mornings and emotions up and...
Hi Karen! Thank you! I’m so glad lexapro worked very well and quickly for you too! How long has it been now that you’ve been on it ?...
Thank you everyone! I’m so thankful it worked immediately. At first I was a little concerned as I was not sure if it was normal for it to work so quickly. But staying positive and praying it...
Thank you Hibee. 🙂 I do sure miss my appetite so hopefully that comes back soon along with my motivation. Medved, 5mg is the dose that’s always helped me in my past times using lex so I’m hopeful...
Hi all! So today will be day 4 on lexapro, start up has not been difficult besides nausea, low appetite, brain fog and waking up around 4-6 every morning. The first day on lexapro I would say was a...
Hello Karen, So I did search and found some of my old posts and funny how back then I had the same concerns i do know wondering if lexapro would work again. I pray it does I just took my second pill...
Hello S.C.! Well I did have a few side effects starting lexapro. I agree I think the restlessness was not from the benzo but more from my anxiety knowing I would have to start lexapro. Thank you for...
Hey Karen, I’m sure the effects will subside with time. I just have to remain strong. I wish I would have kept a journal from my past lexapro experiences so I can compare. I know last time I was on...
Hi Karen! So day 1 after taking the pill I felt less anxious and completely lazy with no energy. I have nausea and no appetite but I try to force myself to eat as I’m already a petite person and I...
Medved, I am taking what I have normally taken in the past which is 5mg. Karen, how do you like lexapro so far? How long have you been on it? I have heard lexapro being fast acting and praying that...
Hey medved, thank you for your reply. So I haven’t taken anymore clonazepam since I took it yesterday. I took my first dose of lex today at 8:30 am and so far the only side effects I feel as...
Morning everyone! Today will be day 1 of lexapro. Yesterday I was having really bad anxiety so gave in and took half of a clonazepam around 5pm and it seemed to have relax me a bit. Around 11ish I...
Just curious, what helps you to re-train your mind into positive thinking. I’ve noticed I make my anxiety worse because I focus too much on the anxiety. I am such a weak thinker especially when it...
S.C. I responded back on that thread as well 🙂 Hibee, that is what I’m thinking as well. I’ve never given the generic brand a try which would be better for my bank account. I’m willing to try it out...
Thank you so much S.C. I’m willing to give it a try and pray that it works for me once again as it has done each time in the past. I just get soo nervous when I have to start lexapro each time...
Hello guys so I’m back with an update. I went to see my regular doctor today and I explained I was going through some stress and for that reason my anxiety has been triggered. I explained I went into...
Hello again, Can anyone please provide their experiences with the generic and brand name lexapro. I have been on brand name lexapro several times before and thankfully it has always worked for me....
I will def reply to let you know what my doctor thinks. I’ve held off on taking Effexor until I see him. At this point I’m not too sure whether I need to be on an AD. For the most part I feel fine,...
Thank you all!! You’re experiences with this medicine does give me relief. I had read up on it (which is not the best to do) and kinda freaked out when I read how difficult it was to come off of it....
Hello HT, thank you for sharing your experience. Well I’m a little confused, I went to the doctor today for my anxiety. And she explained that this medication is specifically for anxiety. After...
Thank you Scaredy Cat. I def agree, thank you so much 😄...
I’ve taken Lexapro about 5 times and thankfully it’s always worked great for me!...
Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I’ve been on here! Does anyone have any experience on Effexor for treating anxiety? I was prescribed Effexor and nervous in starting it...
Thank you Karen! I'm full of so many mixed emotions haha. I am still in a shock. This will be my 3rd kid 😳 I have my first doctors appointment on the 10th. And I definitely agree with you. I'm glad...
Hey everyone! Has anyone or I guess I should say have any ladies ever been on an AD or lexapro while being pregnant? I just found out I am pregnant and right now I am no longer taking lex. I was...
Thank you! I hope you are doing well!!!!...
Hello everyone! So it's been 9 weeks on lexapro now. I started on 07/22 and I've had better days than bad. It's seems to be doing the job just like it's done before in the past. Some days I do feel a...
Lexapro-5mg once a day for anxiety....
Hey everyone, Are there certain foods or vitamins to avoid while on lexapro? Can one drink coffee while on lexapro? i of course know alcohol is not good and that's fine since I don't drink. And if I...
Hey momoftwo, I started lex 07/22. This is my fourth time on it in the last 8 years. I've had my moments where I was great and anxiety was gone and then it returns. I started getting morning anxiety...
Hey everyone! Question...as many of you may know I take 5mg of lexapro. I get the 10mg pills so I can cut them in half so they last longer. I do use a pill cutter but even though I am cutting down...