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Lexapro and Breast Feeding
Asked by H.S. from Minneapolis
on August 21, 2007
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I've been on Lexapro before each of my (3) pregnancies but stopped taking it while pregnant and breast feeding, however my OB dr. and I feel that I need a small dose (...
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- I took Lexipro while while I nursed my son. The only real side effect was that my son sometimes would seem drowsy. He would sometimes take really long naps but once ...
- I've been on antidepressants for about 7 years, and though it was a hard deceision in the beginning, I now know there's no way I want to go back to the way my life was...
- I took it for a year at very low dosage (10 mg) while nursing, at which time I was able to go off it. I never had any problems and my daughter is now a thriving, prec...
Any Similar Experiences with Lexapro?
Asked by K.L. from Memphis
on August 25, 2009
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It's been almost 4 weeks to the day since I started taking Lexapro. I started with 5mg for a few days and am taking 10mg currently. I have been experiencing a few ve...
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- Yes,...but don't give up just yet! I started taking Lexapro in May 2009 and I had similar experiences when I took 10mgs a day. That was just too much for me (it made m...
- I did have the same thing. I actually thought I was going crazy! I am currently taking Paxil and it helps a lot! I am a lot happier with it.
- Everyone responds so differently to all these drugs. I know people on Lexapro who dont have any problems. I tried it once and will never take it again. It made me s...
Suggestions on Dealing with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Asked by C.V. from Los Angeles
on June 17, 2008
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I have been dealing with panic attacks and anxiety for almost a year now. About two months after the birth of my daughter, I was sitting at a stop light when I experi...
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- I would ask for a complete workup including Thyroid test, it is more common than you think for the Thyroid to "burn-out" during pregnancy. Depression could also be a ...
- Wow C., you described the exact occurances in my life for the past 12 years. I don't want to scare you, but once you start having panic-anxiety attacks they seem to ne...
- Oh wow. I am a healer and work with a beautiful friend of mine through network chiropractic. If you are located anywhere near costa mesa contact me and i will give you...
Mom of 3 Has Anyone Been on Meds for Anxiety Before?
Asked by D.M. from New York
on October 28, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has tried any meds to deal with their anxiety due to having children sometimes I get soo stressed out and very anxious especially prior to ...
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- Having 3 young children, who wouldn't be anxious? You can't relax because any minute the baby will put something he shouldn't in his mouth and the older ones will cl...
- Hi, They told me the same thing. I just didn't feel I needed something for everyday. They gave me Xanax and it definitely does the trick and I only take it when I ...
- Sounds just like me. 2 or 3 days before my period.. i feel really anxious.. (that's how I know I'm usually getting it). I feel a little freaked out, kind of short wi...
Anyone Been on Lexapro and Experienced Weight Gain
Asked by K.J. from Philadelphia
on March 19, 2009
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Hi Moms.
I have been on Lexapro for about 2 years now. I started it about 6 months after my first child was born for anxiety. It was a very difficult first 9 months e...
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- I gained about 30 pounds on it. I took myself off of it because my doctor would not believe me. I have never been overweight and was not eating any differently. I K...
- K., Did you try talking to your doctor? There are other antidepessants without the weight gain side effects. Don't try to manage this yourself.
- K., there are other anti-depressants that are less likely to cause weight gain. your doctor should be versed in the options. please DO NOT stop the lexapro cold...
Has Anyone Gotten off Alpraxolam 0.5 (Xanax)
Asked by S.R. from College Station
on March 18, 2009
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hi my doctor has had me on this since April 4, 2008 for panic attacks... I have learned it is very addictive and I want to get off it but they say I can't stop it on m...
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- I think doctors just like making money off of it. I was on xanax for a while for panic attacks along with atavan and then others but I only took xanax as needed and ne...
- Hi S., I too am a grand mother and a great grand mother- I also have had loses in my family and it seems that sometimes we just need a little help getting thru the tr...
- I agree with all the other responses. Doctors had out prescriptions for drugs like candy and it is becoming a problem for a lot of people. Just because the doc wants...
The Right Medication
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on June 25, 2009
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Hi, I need to find a Dr. in my area (Sterling Heights 48312) to test me and treat me with the right medication. I have been on Lexapro for years for depression/anxity...
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- I LOVE Dr. Laura McMahon! She just moved her office to 23 and Schoenherr. The number is ###-###-####. Good Luck.
- I don't know a medical dr. but I know of a good sycologist who might be able to help her name is diane gills. She works at 15 mile and garfield in oakland sychiatry. I...
- Hi Jacylyn, I am sorry you are feeling the way you do. Please know that it will be better with the proper care. I have a great family doctor - Dr. Steven Margolis. H...
2 Part Question
Asked by C.M. from York
on July 5, 2008
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I have two questions for all you Mammas. First one is, I would like to hear from those of you who are on, or were on, a drug for depression called Lexapro. I would l...
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- I have been on lexapro twice. I hate it! I thought i would give it a second chance, but never again. I completely lose my sex drive and gain weight. It does not he...
- C., I am currently on Lexapro and this is my second time being on it. I really like it. It seems to work for me without the sexual sides I have had with the others. ...
- hi C., i do have the merina, and have had it for three yrs. for me it was only a little pinch when it was inserted. i had discharge for about 2 months but no bleeding,...
Anxiety?
Asked by S. from Chicago
on March 22, 2007
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I have been having overwhelming anxiety this whole week. I had my Lexapro refilled and started that last night (went off it for about 6 months, stupid me!). Anyone e...
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- I have anxiety and depression and have to be on 150mg of Effexor XR probably for the rest of my life. It's genetic and I tried going off my meds, too, but would rather...
- i'm not a Dr but Kava Kave and 5HTP seem to help. but don't take those if you are taking a perscription
- S., Personally, I've never been on any anxiety meds, BUT people close to me have. Why did you go off them? Did the doctor tell you it was time or did you feel it ...
Lexapro
Asked by L.P. from New York
on June 1, 2007
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Have any of our Moms been on this anti depressent I was given this and I am not familiar with it.any info will be greatly appreciated.
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- I actually take it. If you are depressed it really does help. It takes about 2 weeks to kick in and you will see a difference. If you have any questions, feel free ...
- I was on Lexapro and it went well till i got pregnant, they put me on Zoloft. I liked the Lexapro, but it wasn't safe for pregancny. Good luck.
- I, too am on it for almost a year now. It is given for either depression or anxiety. I take it for anxiety and felt a difference within a week. It is something that...
