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Lexapro
Lexapro is the trade name of the antidepressant drug escitalopram. Approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration, Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorders. The drug’s side effects include dizziness, insomnia, constricted pupil, constipation and fatigue.
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First, in clinical studies, Lexapro is weight gain neutral, meaning that just as many people gain weight as lose weight. With that said, it is impossible to say whether the drug itself actually causes people to gain weight, and if it does it is unknown as to why which further complicates the matter.
Second, you indicated that the the person had depression. Adderall is not recommended for people with depression, however, new studies have shown Adderall to actually be effective. Now the second part of the question that states that you have obsessive thinking. If this is the case, then I would definitely be very wary of taking Adderall, since Adderall is likely to increase this behavior.
Third, both Adderall and Lexapro act on the same neurotransmitters. With that said, they are still very different drugs, but do run into the potential of counteraction each other. For instance, Adderall works primarily on dopamine, but has also been shown to increase serotonin as well. Lexapro works mainly on Serotonin. Now most SSRI's also will to a lesser extent increase dopamine and norepinephrine. If you are to mix Adderall with an antidepressant, Lexapro would be the best one to do so with, since studies show that Lexapro is cleaner and acts on serotonin and does not seem to increase the other neurotransmitters.
Fourth, it is unlikely you will achieve the results you want. The truth is, Adderall works to decrease the weight mainly by suppressing your appetite. It also increases your metabolism, but this increase is negligible and is not likely to make any significant difference in weight. Also, you will notice a decrease in appetite at first and the Adderrall will work initially; however, over long periods of time, Adderral is not very effective in managing weight as your body becomes used to the drug.
The best way to decrease your weight is through exercise. You should be doing exercises that elevate your heart rate to over 130 bpm, at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes - 60 minutes. While any exercise will burn calories and help, exercising of this intensity is the only real way to release endorphins which naturally increases both your serotonin and dopamine levels which will help reduce your need for the antidepressant and make your existing dosage more effective. Also, this level of exercise will elevate your glucose levels, thus naturally suppressing your appetite. And finally, even if the Lexapro has decreased your metabolism, this should offset any decrease and set you on the path to weight loss.
Of course, not everyone can manage such a routine; however, it is the one likely to give you consistent results. In any event, you should speak with your doctor to weigh the pros and cons, as Adderall is a stimulant and a Schedule II controlled substance. Adderall has done many wonderful things for many people, especially in the area of ADHD; however, it also has the potential to do many negative things as well and has a higher potential of addiction than most other drugs.
Can clinical depression turn into manic depression?
Not in the way that you are asking. Depression is one illness; manic depression is a separate illness. However, it is possible that you are actually manic depressive or bipolar instead of just being unipolar depressive. Sometimes the manic phase does not show up at the same time as the depression. Teenagers and young adults often have depression first, before the first manic episode.
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I take lexapro and Wellbutrin XL Can I also take modafinil?
You should consult your prescribing doctor. They will most likely tell you that there is a low possibility of an epileptic response. Much lower than other stimulants like Adderall, though. In the case that the drugs are mixed interaction should be monitored and it would be a good idea to have an anti epileptic medication such as a benzodiazepine (eg Xanax).
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Your daughter took abilify and lexapro could it of caused permanent brain damage?
No. Those drugs take a while to start working.
Are vertigo and lexipro connected?
Dizziness is indeed a reported side effect of Lexipro (escitalopram). See the link below.
I have been on 20mg Lexapro for over 3 years and stopped cold turkey. I have the 'head sparks' and have had them for 3 weeks now. It has definitely interfered with concentration which causes agitation and irritability. I have also not had one night without seriously bizarre dreams that last the entire night. Whatever it takes, it can't last forever and can't say Lexapro did anything for me but cause serious weight gain. It's easier to deal with life than to mask it with medication; I recommend getting involved in self help books.
What is the risk of taking Lexapro and Ibuprofen over a long period of time?
supposedly it can cause bleeding in the liver, gums, etc. talk to your doctor. in small doses it is sometimes permitted.
Can you take tenex with Lexapro?
Yes! There are no known reactions b/t these two drugs. Only thing u may feel moderately dizzy at the worst!
Did you stop this medication with your doctor's suggestion or on your own? I would recommend that you see a psychiatrist/physician before deciding what to do. It is possible that your body took 2 months to totally get rid of the effects of Lexapro and you are feeling the symptoms again that initiated the start of the med. If it were me or someone I know, I would strongly suggest starting back on a medication or to talk to a counselor/psychologist.
Lexapro didn't work. What is another alternative?
I would say, Better you get the suggestion from your Doctor. Because none other than Doctor would know well about the medications. If the Doctor says okay, buy your Non-controlled medication at http://www.MEDonWeb.net
Will the jitters come back whenever you increase your Lexapro dosage and for how long?
YOU SHOULD NEVER increase or decrease ANY medication (especially the one you are on) without your doctors permission and supervision. If the doctor told you to up the dose slowly then there is no reason you should get the jitters because your system is already use to this medication. In fact, you could have the jitters because the dose may not be high enough for you. Up this dose ONLY with your doctor's permission!
What is the cause of the anxiety in the house?
Lack of money is often an anxiety that occurs in a household.
Generally it will take your body a few weeks to adjust to a new drug. If conditions worsen, contact your doctor and ask to try something else.
What is brain freeze from not taking Lexapro?
Sometimes things would happen like I would look at someone I know really well. I'd recognize them, but not be able to remember their name. People and events in my life would lose their identities and categorizations would be scattered. Is this what some of you experience?
Everyone reacts differently to medications. Some people can experience withdrawl symptoms from stopping the SSRIs (anti-depressants such as Lexapro), while some have no symptoms at all. For those that have withdrawl symptoms, I always recommend tapering the medication by breaking it in half or taking it every other day then every three days, etc. Sometimes, this can take a really long time since some people experience pretty severe withdrawl symptoms. The main thing is to talk it over with your physician and set up a plan that will work the best for you. I am 21 year old college student who took Lexapro, 20mg, for 5 months. I was prescribed Lexapro to treat my anxiety and obsessive thoughts. As most college students, I became incredibly stressed with my major. The problem was, that I did not talk to anyone about it, I just let the anxiety and the negative thoughts take over.
I definitely think I needed Lexapro to get me through the rough time! But, along with the medicine I also saw a therapist, who taught me techniques on how to reduce and manage my stress/anxiety. Counseling gave me the tools to work through the anxiety, the medicine reversed my emotions so I was able to make it through the day.
As I stated previously, I started at 20mg --- all I did to taper off was take 10mg of Lexapro for a week, then I was done! I am on my third day of being completely off of the medication. I am experiencing occasional dizziness/light-headedness and sweating. But, I know that will only last a little bit longer. I am feeling great and staying positive :)
Should you move up to 20mg if 10mg of lexapro does not help?
This should really be up to your doctor. If you've given it 2-3 months, I would think upping the dose would help you. I upped my dose at about 3 months, from 10mg to 20mg and eventually to 30mg, where I gained alot of weight. It helped me tremendously upping the dose, though.
Why I still feel dizzy after a bad reaction to just one pill of Lexapro 6 months ago?
We cannot answer that, except to say that it is more likely that the Lexapro triggered an existing condition than that it caused it. We suggest discussing this issue with a mental health professional.
Does cutting 20mg lexapro to 10 mg in half cause burning and chest pains?
no... the pill is not coated so theres no absorption issues.
So far that hasn't happened for me. I gained 40 pounds in only 4 1/2 months when I started Lexapro. So at my 6th month I quit the drug, because it honestly wasn't making me feel any better. Just last year prior to starting the drug, I was at a healthy weight (5'5") for my height of 124 lbs. So, 40 lbs is a tough amount to lose when you are used to not having problems like that, and are hoping it will just come off. I waited around hoping that my metabolism would pick up again after quitting the drug. It did not. ---- I cut back from 10 mg to 5 mg and am losing weight. I do not know why a nerve pill would make one gain weight in the first place.
Can you drink while taking glyburide?
Diabetics can drink in moderation. You need to count your carbs - remember that alcohol is very fattening, too. Moderation means one drink every day or so. Binge drinking is not a good idea for diabetics (or for anybody else) because your body has trouble healing and alcohol damages the liver.
