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Lexapro
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

I am on Lexapro for what l thought was seasonal depression, but it turns out it's more than that. I am on .5 mg, but it's doing nothing for me. Should I have my primary bump up the dosage or should l go on something else?

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I recently moved up to 10 MG. After a few weeks on new dose I noticed less negative thoughts and I can enjoy more activities than I could a month ago. My doctor said that the 5mg dose rarely works… read more

Tapering Off Lexapro Because Of Severe Eyelid Inflammation
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

Anybody else have this problem? I was on 20mg of Lexapro. Although I felt like it was helping my mood a bit, I was very tired all day, even while taking it at night and my eyelids swelled up 2 days after starting it. I've been tapering down and I'm at 10mg right now. I go down to 5mg in a week. Im hoping my eye problem goes away. I will say, I don't feel quite right. I feel anxious even with taking klonopin. Not sure if it's withdrawal symptoms or the Lexapro was really helping my anxiety. Can't… read more

A MyDepressionTeam Member

I agree with MAO inhibitors. I try to avoid those at all cost. 😕

Want Is Lexapro (Escitalopram) Like ?
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have just been prescribed it..Is it any good and what are the side effects like?

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I actually just went off of it. I was on too many antidepressants

Questions About Antidepressants?
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

Is there any other antidepressants besides Zoloft? I have been on zoloft since 2011 and I am finding that it is not effective like it used to be. What other medication goes Wellbutrin? I started using that in October 22, and it helps a lot. I want to stop taking zoloft. Should I stop taking zoloft or wait for my next appointment? Is it true that if you stop taking your antidepressants, your mood will go from bad to worse?

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Zoloft put me into my first manic eppisode. I am on the Antidepressive med Cymbalta. I have been on it for about 12 years.

Lexapro
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

I stop taken Lexapro because it was difficult for me to swallowing , also sometime I had like pain in my eye. What I should do?
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I take it but never had that problem. I hope you can work through it.

Vistaril
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

Give me your thoughts on this medicine? Please
Took my first dose for severe anxiety

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I can say it has sedated me but I still get ansy y the wee hours of the morning.

Lexapro
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

I've been on Lexapro for almost a year and its made me gain a lot of weight. Has anyone gone off it and lost weight quite quickly?

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I stopped drinking cokes for about 5 years but since I’ve been on Lexapro, I’ve been wanting a coke too. I haven’t given in yet. I didn’t think much about this craving but now I find it interesting… read more

Lexapro.. I've Been On Lexapro 20 Mg For 5 Days Now I Also Take 5mg Of Abilify I'm Also Being Mean. The Paxil I'm Down To 5 Mg Of
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

How long for this medicine to start working been on 20 mg of Lexapro and 5 mg of Abilify for the last 6 days.... I'm new here someone please help

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

It takes time for the medication to fully get absorbed in by your body sounds like you need to be patient and give it some more time in any case make sure you let your doctor know about how you are… read more

Lexapro
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

does it cause weight gain?

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm taking it up again. It was the first anti-depresant I ever took and I never gained weight from it. As always, consult your doctor.

More Than One Anti Depressant
A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭

After many years on different medications, I feel like nothing works for me anymore. Doctor has decided to try a combination of 2 anti depressants together. Just wondering if anyone else takes more than 1 and if so, is it worth sticking it out?

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A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thanks everyone