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Lexapro
I have just started Lexapro at 25 weeks of Pegasys/Copegasys treatment. I have read their website but would like some input from those of you who have taken this drug.
It is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor - "SSRIs are a class of antidepressant medications. They work by increasing the level of serotonin in the brain, which is believed to help to relieve the symptoms of depression" [from the Lexapro website]).
My nurse gave me some samples and a prescription (he takes it himself) but I haven't used it yet; I feel I've got enough drugs in my system as it is at week 30 and don't want to add any to the already HEADY mix.
http://www.lexapro.com/home/default.asp
The above url may aid you, although I would imagine you've either been there or have the same product information and are looking for those with experience on it. My nurse said it makes him jittery but I didn't ask him why he takes it etc.
My nurse gave me some samples and a prescription (he takes it himself) but I haven't used it yet; I feel I've got enough drugs in my system as it is at week 30 and don't want to add any to the already HEADY mix.
http://www.lexapro.com/home/default.asp
The above url may aid you, although I would imagine you've either been there or have the same product information and are looking for those with experience on it. My nurse said it makes him jittery but I didn't ask him why he takes it etc.
Hi, Will,
I've been on 10mg Lexapro since just before I started tx. It has kept me much more calm than I've been in years. My brother says I sound peppier and happier. I haven't noticed any bad effects.
Maj Neni
I've been on 10mg Lexapro since just before I started tx. It has kept me much more calm than I've been in years. My brother says I sound peppier and happier. I haven't noticed any bad effects.
Maj Neni
I was on 5 mg of Lexapro for about 6 months and went up to 10mg about a month ago when tx really started getting to me (about week 36. No bad side effects here either. Just find I handle stress better and not so much makes me crazy.
anyone made that switch and noticed a difference? from what i can understand (which isnt all tht much) ou can take less lexapro and have fewer drugs in your body than taking celexa. celexa seems to be working okay...not sure i want to mess with something that is working...
-m.
-m.
I take 20mg daily and it helped me by being calmer and gave me more energy, but it could take up to 1-6 weeks to take take full effect. -- HD
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