Lexapro known in UK as Citalopram.......bad move

[brightoneason]

I have been having very bad mood swings, very extreme, big anger or big sadness, really was getting way of the chart for me. I saw that some of you have had success with AD's and Lexapro so today I started takeing 10mg......awfull stuff really anxious all day and feeling very stoned, a bit like early start of E, not nice at all, I thought it may help with the sides but hell I dont need this. Talking of E when i used to do loads the sides are very much like the withdrawls, very strange it all feels very familiar, anyone else notice that? I have 19 weeks to go, the water helps thanks for that one.I was at the clinic on Friday and they said they will test me at 24 weeks and again 24 weeks later if the virus is non detectable they say I will be clear, which is very different to some of the information that I have seen posted here, maybe the mindset is different across the pond?

[debdeb47]

I am a big big Zoloft fan.  I am balanced and happy in my skin when properly dosed up.  If I neglect to take it for a week, (not uncommon) all those loved ones who know me can see it.  Little differnece pre/during tx 13/24).

Deb

[HepCinLA]

Hang in there...things will get better.  Water is key.  I find if I don't drink enough I feel more fatigued.  

Don't give up on the Lexapro just yet.  The AD mellowed me out and I find I have more patience.  I have read others on this site who said that an Lexapro really helped with Riba Rage.  So if you are working, have children or a less than supportive spouse, I recommend sticking with an AD.  

[mistybean]

The side effects of AD are terrible.  I had to fight to not take them.  Then the treatment or me got so dark it was spooky.. so I had to take them again.  You will get used to them and they do help during treatment.

[bobbyullc]

I AM ON CITOLOPRAM AND ONLY TAKE 1/4 PILL A DAY AS ONE WHOLE PILL MADE ME REAL TIRED. I HAS HELPED GREATLY. MAYBE YOU MAY TRY BILLDING UP A TOLERANCE. HOPE YOUR DEPRESSION IS MANAGERBLE IN ANY CASE.
BOBBY

[brightoneason]

I just cant do it, I am in recovery for several years (NA) I thought the Ads would just hold the sides at bay and maybe stop the rage/grief/deppression cycle, but I felt SO stoned it freaked me out, not what I need, Im glad it works for you guys though, whatever it takes to get through the Tx. I may try seeing a herbalist or homeopathy, worth a try and I am learning about the water, loads of it.

[fresnoborn]

whatever works for you, bright. not everyone can take lexapro. good luck to you and i send good healthy vibes your way. lol