Lexapro

I used to have amazing orgasms (when I wasn't taking an SSRI). It took me no time, no fantasy was required, just intense, brilliant, full-body, muscle contracting long lasting orgasms (with or without a partner). When I started taking Lexapro, that stopped. I wasn't concerned as that was usually the case on SSRI's, and I knew it would go back to normal after I stopped taking it. It's been over a year now since I stopped taking Lexapro and I still can't have an orgasm. Nothing. I have a libido, sexual stimulation, but NO orgasm. I keep thinking I'm crazy, that it can't really be true, so I try, and try, and try. Nothing. I keep hoping that maybe it's just going to take a while, and it will gradually return to normal, but it's not. There isn't even a glimmer of anything resembling an orgasm. If there was one thing I could undue in my life, it would be this. My sex life is forever changed. I NEVER would have taken this drug if I knew that the potential for permanent sexual side effects existed. I think that this is criminally unfair. I can't believe the kind of sex life I used to have is just quickly becoming a distant memory instead of an ongoing and beautiful part of my current life and future. Devastating doesn't come close to describing how I feel. I WOULD DISCOURAGE ANYONE FROM TAKING LEXAPRO!

I called Costco and was told that a 30 day prescription of Lexapro (20 mg) was over $90. There are some on line pharmacies out there that claim to have a generic form of Lexapro for $30/mo. There are also some sites that claim to be Canadian which sell the European version of Lexapro for less. My problem is that I know that this isn't a generic Lexapro. Right now, I am struggling with getting off the stuff, so it isn't really an issue. I would count on at least $90 per month for 20 mg. unless you want to try some of these online sites, which I would be leary of. Who knows what this stuff is.

Hey - I actually am in a situation where I do not currently have insurance and I cannot fill my lexapro prescription because it's going to cost about $130 a month. So I guess it varies but that was at Walgreens, CVS and Target. So if someone knows of a place much cheaper, I would love to know because instead I was put on Prozac and I HATE it.

I imagine it all depends on the person....everyone is different...some people need higher doses than others to have a reaction.

if you feel that it isn't doing what it suggested then speak to your doctor and talk about other options or increasing the dosage.

I was told to take Lexapro in the morning because one of the side effects is insomnia, so if you were to take it in the evening or just before going to bed, you probably would not be able to get to sleep.

I switched from 10mg lexapro to 30 mg cymbalta for 2 wk and then 60 mg. Have had good results. For one thing I quit gaining weight, as I did on lexapro. Cymbalta also helped my muscle aches and pains as an added plus.

Wellbutrin and Lexapro work on different brain chemistries. Wellbutrin works on the dopamine while Lexapro works on Seratonin. Ten mg of Lexapro is a small dose. Wellbutrin can be taken twice a day to prolong its efficacy in conjunction with the Lexapro taken once. This is a standad therapy.

Yes, but your Dr. would need to tell you if it's safe for "You" to mix them.

If you haven't taken it before than your just going to have a slightly upset stomach for a little while followed a more sedated but not extremely euphoric feeling, also you may feel drowsy

I think you may have weaned off to qickly. Did you wean YOURSELF off, or under a doctors care?? The "brain shivers" are a side effect of coming off Anti-depressents too quickly. Please see a Healthcare Professional soon. As far as weaning goes , you probably need 3-6 weeks to feel better. Good LUCK! The weight comes off SLOWLY>

I am on lexapro for three weeks now, when I drink now, not even that much 8-10 pints i am having a 3-4 hour blackout stage of the night. Its quiet scary as last week I jumped into the back of a cop car for know reason and can not remember doing this at all :0

I can't say I about Wellbutrin, but as for the Lexapro which I too am coming off, I am extremely emotional and very quick to anger. I can't even stand myself. There is no build up. Someone does something minor and I'm instantly pissed and yelling. I also am experiencing headaches, horrible brain zaps and dizziness as well as fatigue.

I weaned myself to 5mg a day then quit. It has been four days of hell. I hope this ends soon. I feel sorry for the people that have to deal with me.

yes a wet myself with these tablets no incline that a needed the toilet

you might be very stressed about something. that might cause it. or worried. very worried

yes iam

No, it takes several days for any antidepressant or anxiety pill to leave your body. I would not recommend skipping any doses. I know people who take 10mg per day though and have a glass of wine with dinner and are fine. Alcohol is a depressant - you probably shouldn't be drinking if you're depressed

Yes. It is perfectly safe to take both Paxil (Paroxitine) and Ativan (Lorezapam) at the same time. i was prescribed both these meds for my anxiety and depression and have been taking them for 6 months.. they work great for GAD :)

No. They are SSRIs and work on the nervous systems where statins work in the liver and metabolism of lipids.

I don't know about "short while", as I'm not sure how long you mean. A few months? A few years? How long is "short" vs. "long" to you? I took Lexapro for about 3 years straight. Currently, 4-5 years after quitting Lexapro, my formerly normal libido has NOT returned to what I recall as a "normal" level. In fact, it's hardly there at all. I don't know if this is due to general life stress or Lexapro, but I had plenty of the same stress BEFORE I went on Lexapro, so I'm suspecting the drug had/still has something to do with it. This drug is still fairly "new" to market, and little is known about long term side effects - the manufacturers and FDA don't usually research the side effects exhaustively before approving a new drug.

I have taken Phentermine a few times over the years. It bothers my teeth, gums, tongue, and I clench my jaw. The past 3 months, every time I start taking it my tongue goes nuts. It's numb on the end and red. It feels like I have burned it. Now the annoying burning numbness is spreading a little further up my tongue. I stopped a month ago and after taking it for a couple of weeks, it went away so I started back up a week later. It started right back up so after a few days I stopped again. It didn't totally go away that time even after a week. So, 3 days ago I started again (I always start with a 1/2 for the first week) and my tongue is crazy with the numbness and burning. You can even see it's a little redder and a little rougher on the end. I've also had a few vicious canker sores and I don't know if that's connected too?

I drink plenty, I don't do anything to make it worse~ It's obviously the Phentermine.

I guess it's just not for me because it's bad enough to be a little scary. I didn't take one today and I'm going to stop.

UNLESS you know of a cure?

It's scares me because meth users lose their teeth and have gum problems...

I've tried the tabs and the capsules but both do it : (

Sad.

Internally as a tea, tincture or capsule. Externally as a salve or poultice.

Nope ... not without your doctor's approval. Most medications can only do what they are supposed to do when taken as prescribed by a licensed medical professional. To do otherwise totally defeats the purpose of taking the medication in the first place. You may be feeling better about yourself, but you certainly do not want to slip backwards into a depression mode, so, do as your doctor orders.

yes it is bad. Yo-yo dieting can seriously affect your health and can actually make you gain back more fat you had before, when you gain the weight back. Try losing one to two pounds a week if your looking to lose weight other wise try to maintain your average.

When I started taking Lexapro I had a constant headache. My doctor told me that was a 'normal' side effect of the drug and it would subside in a few weeks. For me it took about a month to be headache free. To me it was worth it because I chose the headache over the constant sadness. I also suffer from migraines and the Lexapro headache was not debilitating like migraines so I stuck it out and the headache went away. The headache returned after I increased the dosage to 20mg and it took about 3 weeks to adjust.