Undetectable at 12 Weeks and a question about Lexipro

[DonL]

Just got my 12 week test results. Undetectable. I believe they did the PCR Quant test. Only another 36 weeks to go...

I do have a question about Lexipro. We are discussing whether or not I should start on it for the usual tx depression. My wife is adamant, bless her heart, that I avoid any AD with sexual side effects (of the depressant kind, I am hoping). Does anyone know about Lexipro and other ADs. The lexipro site only mentions "problems with ejactulation" which could be a problem.

[CARUU]

I found Lexipro to be very sedating.  caruu

[slarso]

I tried Lexipro and really did not like it. It made me VERY tired and did cause sex problems. The tiredness was real, the sex problems could have been due to the fact that I read it caused sex problems. Anyway, I stopped taking it and switched to Paxil, it works well for me

Steve

[meandhepc]

Congrats on your 12 week test!
Hang in there.
Prozac works well for me.

[cuteus]

I had a bout with depression and believe I have some chronic mild residue.  I decided against any ADs, unless I became severe symptomatic.  After 6 months, nothing that did not subside on its own has happened.  Zoloft definetely causes libido changes. It depressed mine, but my friend claims it increased hers.  Go figure.

[layla]

Congrats! Your on the homestretch now. LL

[want2live]

I take 10mg daily and find it does help with my depression.
I think my wife has been enjoying it too, due to the fact that it takes longer to get the "job done" for me. I wasn't a extremely quick "worker" before or anything, but now - look out!

[ringading]

oh i just LOVE how safe we all feel with one another to disclose this stuff.....i take wellbutrin...started several months before treatment at 100mg.(cause i'm sooo sensitive )..and then up to 150mg...and now at 200mg daily and steady there.....seems to work...i sure giggle alot.....oh ya...that COULD be the phycosis eh...hummm maybe the mania.....(JUST KIDDING YOU GUYS, sure don't want the whole board thinking i'm a phycotic, manic, gun totting, beaver coat, elmer fudd hat wearing kinda girl..NOW DO I..) but i DON'T THINK i have ANY sexual side effects from it.....well ...except.....maybe.........NOT ENOUGH!!!...
'grow a dates'......tisk tisk

[mikesimon]

That's the picture I'm getting. Mike

[want2live]

Almost forgot, congratu-frikkin-lations! You made it! Hope to join you in the undetectable club in 12 weeks!

[DonL]

Thanks for the feedback. Decisions, decisions, not always easy right around now.

Ringading, we all know you are a psychotic, badger-shooting, crazy woman who lives out in the woods somewhere hopefully not too close to us. Stop trying to hide it.

[ringading]

oh donny dolly thanks for getting that out there for me hon as i really couldn't have come clean without a little PUSH...OVER THE EDGE!!!
ringy

[audreywald]

Hmmm, how to put this nicely?

On lexapro, I could not even enjoy my "own company" yet alone my husband.

Is all this a karmic payback for my wild youth?

[justhinkn]

I'm not sure if Lexapro has no sexual side effects but Wellbutrin is known for not causing them.  Although, if you have a tendancy towards seizures I don't think it's recommended.  If Lexapro doesn't work for you, you can always switch over (carefully and with doctor's supervision) to Wellbutrin.

[justhinkn]

You might also want to ask XMadDog in the post below yours what he takes considering he's looking for a date....

[mikesimon]

It's an honor to think that I may have helped you even a little. You certainly have a good sized portion on your plate and yet you are dealing with it with grace and honesty. I admire you for your strength and compassion. I always say that people pretty much all do the same thing - we do what we need to. But some do it gracefully and through their struggle we gain perspective and conviction and maybe a little portion of the divine. I think of you often and pray that you do well. Thank you for the kind words. Be well. Mike

[ziggyc]

I have not been able to achieve an orgasm since starting Lexapro.  My doctor tells me this is temporary.  Doesn't much matter anyway as the Pegintron has killed my sex drive(Ha,Ha)!!  If it weren't for the Lexapro keeping me happy I might be depressed about that.

Audreywald, I loved your response.  I know exactly what you are talking about!

[mikesimon]

I forgot to wish you luck with the bone marrow test and finding a match. Mike

[bedebsher]

hi everyone....just wanting 2 know.....i have been taking zoloft for years and i feel as if it isnt working as well anymore...and did it make anyone gain weight taking it???i also want 2 know about a new anti-deppresent...lexapor..is it like wellbutrin??i counld take wellbutrin...but am think about thisl .exapro

[bedebsher]

hi everyone....just wanting 2 know.....i have been taking zoloft for years and i feel as if it isnt working as well anymore...and did it make anyone gain weight taking it???i also want 2 know about a new anti-deppresent...lexapor..is it like wellbutrin??i counld take wellbutrin...but am think about thisl .exapro

[harley dude]

This post was written 20 days ago, we usaually post questions on the current posts - just scrool back up to 2-1 04 posts and politely ask if you can squeeze in a question- we will be more tha glad to give you answers- people don't usaually come way back down to here to answer questions since the post is so old - go to the current posts and you'll get results - See Ya -- Harley Dude.