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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.
718 Questions
Can you smoke marijuana on Lexapro?
As far as Anxiety problems pills have not helped for me. I use Marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes. This herb is one of the greatest known to man. It has helped greatly with my depression/stress/anxiety. On the other hand Marijuana (certain strains) makes me very happy and excited during the "high", and sometimes causing me to possibly release adrenaline in my body, in turn triggering Anxiety attacks. It's not that Marijuana is bad. It's that your senses in your body are only over-reacting to adrenaline and in turn causes your heart rate to increase, and etc. That is if you have GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disdorder). As far as mixing. Marijuana is the safest between the two (Marijuana vs Lexapro). Although, I would never mix. Certain people may react differently. Stay away from pills! Even Xanax. They are addicting. As well as lethal if not responcible. There are no adverse side-effects to Marijuana . Healthy clean,grown with care marijuana that is. Not the dried out smuggled in stuff that was half_arsed grown somewhere in Mexico a year ago, with chemicals. The stuff that you see in High Times magazine is potent for a reason. Medicinaly it is very benneficial. The more potent Marijuana is, the less you have to smoke. Which equals a healthier way to medicate. Also, you don't have to smoke marijuana to bennefit from it. So I say smoke up and take that stress away. It it wasn't illegal all of the USA could really bennefit. No need to become pill zombie's just because Doc is afraid to tell you the truth about Marijuana or is ignorant of this plant. God put it here for a reason. Harness it. You be the judge.
How to switch Lexapro to Prozac?
I just saw my Dr. Today because I am switching from Lexapro to Prozac because of weight gain on Lexapro. This is coming from my Dr. You MUST NOT MIX LEXAPRO and PROZAC. They are not compatible chemically. You must allow at least 3 or more days for the one drug to "wash out" of your system before you start the new one. You may need more time than that. Confirm this with your Dr.
Does Lexapro make a person feel emotionally numb?
All anti-depressants have the potential to cause anhedonia (an inability to experience pleasure from normally pleasurable life events such as eating, exercise, and social/sexual interactions), and it may mean that your medication needs to be changed if you had been feeling better and then began having these types of symptoms. Anhedonia is also a symptom of depression itself. It may take as long as 4 to 6 weeks to see any difference in your depression after starting your medication, and if you have not been on it for long, you may need to give it a chance to work. If these feelings are new and are troubling you - particularly if you are having suicidal thoughts - I would recommend talking to your doctor. Together you can decide if you should give Lexapro a while longer or if it needs to be changed. Good luck!
Can you take relafen and Lexapro?
Yes, Relafen (nabumetone) and Lexapro (escitalopram) can generally be taken together, as there are no major interactions between them. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare provider before combining any medications, as individual health conditions and other medications can influence safety and effectiveness. Always follow your doctor's guidance regarding medication use.
Are there risk by taking Klonopin and Lexapro together?
Nope! I just got prescribed both of them by my doctor yesterday.I dont think she would have me taking both if it was harmful! get a second opinion, or research a little on the FDA website, really talk to another doctor.
No - Lamotrigine (Brand name Lamictal) is in a class of mood stabilizers. It's also used for epilepsy treatment. It has no MAO inhibitor effect. Lamotrigine has been shown to be a reversible inhibitor of MAO-A (Ki=15 uM) and MAO-B (Ki = 18 uM). MAO inhibition is possible at doses of 100-200mg/day and this could be a mechanism for the serotonin increases seen with lamotrigine treatment. The binding to the enzyme seems to be very reversible, that is, other MAO substrates can readily displace it. To the best of my knowledge, it lacks any clinically relevant interactions that are normally seen with MAOIs.
Are muscle twitches a common withdrawal symptom of Lexapro?
When initially prescribing lexapro to me about 2 years ago, my doctor stated that the side effects were much less noticeable with this drug compared to the celexa I had been on, and especially for men. As a now 36 year old male who's been on the drug I can say this, my depression was abated, but I felt extremely "flat" or numb and couldn't experience emotions. Also, my sex drive became almost non-existent and though it was told to me that it is extremely rare for men to experience, I gained 15 pounds which I have tried very hard to get rid of through rigorous exercise and healthier diet. I have been unsuccessful in doing so - and this includes 6 months training for and completing a marathon. After 2 years of counseling, I now decided that I no longer need the depression relief and have started for the second time to withdraw from the drug. I can tell you that the withdrawal side effects are very real. I did a taper down program this time over a period of a month where I tapered from 20 mg down to 5 and now am at 0. I have been extremely irritable and have dizzy spells almost every 10 minutes. My tongue tingles a lot and I have been having extremely vivid nightmares and dreams. My hands don't shake, but my body definitely twitches and I do get the "brain freezes". It is a very weird feeling, but I will gladly go through this to the end so I never have to have another SSDI inhibitor in my body again. I am interested to see if the weight comes off, sex drive comes back and emotional flatness goes away.
Can you mix Lexapro with Valium?
yes, it can
i used to be on 10mg of lunesta at night and 10mg of lex during the day.
but be careful while taking lunesta, you can do some crazy things in your sleep.
do a little research.
You can check all know interactions of drugs yourself with the website http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.php. Simply type in the drugs you wish to find and select the correct drug from the dropdown menu. All known interactions will then appear.
Interactions searched:
- Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Zoloft (sertraline)
0 Interaction found:
- No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Answer (2)With a doctor's prescription Allegra can be legally purchased from online pharmacies.
You don't have a prescription? You must visit your physician.
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How long does Adderall last 10 mg?
Whatever the dosage, immediate release Adderall peaks after four hours. If you have ADHD or narcolepsy, it will bring your performance level above your normal level. When you take the second dose, however, it will actually cause your performance level to rise above that achieved by the first dose. They speak of this as Adderall having two curves. The first dose creates the first curve, then the second dose creates a second curve which brings your performance level above the peak achieved by the first curve.
How to wean yourself off of alcohol?
I've done this several times and being a daily drinker let me just say that it's always easier said than done. This is how I do it. If I'm averaging about a pint of vodka a day (whatever the equivalent of that is in beers or wine), if on Saturday I have a full pint, then Sunday
I drink half of that, which is obviously a half pint. That half pint may not even register in terms of how "buzzed" I feel after it. If I drink it fast (within five to ten minutes) I may feel something close to a buzz, but not for long. This is where it gets tough, because if you are like me, you can't help but think of getting another half pint if not more. But I remind myself that I'm weaning off, not increasing the amount I'm drinking. It's also helps to remember the reason I'm doing this to begin with. In my case for example, I do it for several reasons, one is that I know from experience just how miserable I feel when I'm feeling the withdrawal symptoms when I've tried to do it cold turkey. The other, which is the main one really, is that I want to feel better and not have to depend on alcohol to feel better or get by. I always have a real hard time sleeping that first night, it's normal if I don't get any sleep at all. I'm so sick of people saying (usually AA types) that lack of sleep doesn't kill you. It is not pleasant to say the least, but if I really want to wean off completely, it's the price I have to pay. Because of the lack of sleep, I'm very tired and irritable that whole next day (Monday) so instead of cutting it down again to a quarter of a pint, I just keep it at a half pint that night. I do sleep Monday night, but not well, and not for very long. Usually not more than four or five hours, but compared to an hour or no sleep at all, it's a lot. Tuesday I do cut it down to a quarter pint, or switch to a couple of beers. Again, I may not get much sleep that night but because I slept ok the night before I usually have the energy to go for a long walk, for at least an hour (sometimes two hours if I have the time) this I do just to physically tire myself so I may get some sleep, if any. Amazingly enough, the exercise does the trick. Again if I don't sleep well or at all, I'm not happy about it, but it's all part of the process.
Come Wednesday I have a quarter pint or two beers again. I should mention that I usually don't go out to drink during this whole process, simply because it's too easy to
just blow the whole plan of weaning off if I'm out. I stay in and don't really socialize
by going out until I'm done weaning off. Even then it's hard for me to go out and not drink. When Thursday comes is when I don't have any alcohol at all. Believe me, my body misses it, and I've blown it at this point several times. If I can get that Thursday and Friday without any, I'm in the clear. The only problem I have is sleeping. The only way I know to handle that is by exercising, usually just long walks, sometimes biking
is good too. Hope this helps.
How long before 5mgs of lexapro starts to work?
I noticed a change with 10 mg. within a couple of days. The full effect seems to be reached at about 4 weeks. So I'd say it starts to work right away. If you are very anxious or depressed you may not notice it has started because you still feel bad at times. Dont give up too soon. God Bless You
Is there a generic drug equivalent for Lexapro?
I asked my Insurance company after I found out the cost, and she looked it up and told me NO! there is not a genric form of Lexapro, (sorry guys, i hate the cost myself) The patent on Lexapro runs out in 2012, after which time a generic version (escitalopram oxalate) will be available. See http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2006/05/24/generic-lexapro-coming-to-stores-near-you/
Can you take Lexapro and hydrocodone?
Yes, as prescribed by a doctor and under a doctor's care.
Hyrocodone is the generic name for Vicodin; gabapentin is the generic name for Neurontin.
You should never take either drug unless it is prescribed FOR YOU by a doctor.
Does Lexapro loose effectivness over time?
It shouldn't stop working, no. Have you been going to your regular therapy so you can learn how to deal with stress and your depression? That's the only sure cure because if you're not doing therapy, your depression is going to get worse over the years. Lexapro is a good antidepressant because it has few side effects and doesn't make you drowsy like some of them do. If you're working on the therapy end regularly, and still having depression, ask your psychiatrist about adding a second drug (like Abilify) or trying some non-medication treatments like sunlight bulbs for seasonal depression.
Another thing that works with many people is to get out of the house and do something for someone else - volunteer at your local shelter or hospital, or join Habitat for Humanity or another charitable organization.
Is Lexapro a successful treatment for either bipolar II or depression?
Hi there
Lexapro is a fairly good drug, but like most there is not 100% accuracy. Also, while dealing with bipolar there is usually what they call a "cocktail" meaning trial and error of several medications and perhaps being on more than one medication to balance the brain chemistry.
I suffered from panic attacks, Agoraphobia and then depression during the 70's and my doctor put me on "Amitriptyline" which worked wonders for me. The biggest complaint of SSRI's (for depression) is weight gain, but I managed to control my weight by watching what I ate and exercising as well as drinking 8 -10 glasses of water a day.
If you would like more answers and more research done on this please email me and I would be happy to give you more information.
Marcy
AnswerHi, Last year I went through a traumatic experience that led to depression. My psychologist diagnosed me as moderately depressed. When I asked my psychologist about an anti-depressant, he said it would help take care of my depression symptoms (apethy, lethargy, hopelessness) so that I could focus on addressing the areas in my life that needed to be healed. I chose lexapro because my doctor explained all of the SSRIs to me and thought 10 mg of lexapro would suit me. She told me however, that trying out any drug is like an experiment. Some people get a good fit on their first drug, some need to try 3 or 4. I started on 5 mg of lexapro and my sister thought I was acting like my old self within a few days. I have been on 10 mg of the drug for 1 year without any problems. Unlike most people, I have lost 15 pounds on this drug. I used to be an emotional eater, and I think this drug helped me eat only when I was hungry. I have been very grateful for how this drug has helped me through depression. However, I see drugs as only part of my depression treatment. I see a psychologist every few weeks just to talk, I have a family and boyfriend who are patient and understanding of my healing process, and my personal relationship with God has been foundational in my progress. AnswerSSRIs (such as Lexapro) can induce mania when used alone in a person with bipolar disorder. Normally, a psychiatrist will only prescribe an SSRI along with a mood stabilizer (Lithium, Depakote) for one with bipolar disorder. You can learn more about this at one of many psych health educational sites: NAMI.org, psycheducation.org etc. Google's health directory can give you more sites to consult. AnswerI've been on Lexapro for depression (not alcohol abuse) fora little over a month. It hasn't seemed to do much so I've had my dosage increased. It still has not seemed to do much.The way it was explained to me by my Dr. is that Lexapro isn't mood-altering. It simply maintains your seratonin levels so that you don't get rock bottom depressed or stay there.
I'm starting to wonder, however, if this isn't the drug for me or if I'm treatment-resistant.
AnswerI took Lexapro for a couple of years for depression/ Bipolar II which is bipolar without the manic side. So you don't neccessarily need a mood stabilizer. Lexapro at 40mg worked for about a year for me then it stopped working so to me it is not the best maintenance anti-depressant. It did not change my personality but it did help me deal with things a bit easier and I had a hard time being able to cry. Stange, anyways, I am now on Effexor XR 150mg and after about 3 months I felt great. Its been about 5 months or so and I do get some panic/anxiety attacks which a ward off with an occassional Klonopin 0.5mg. My husband says the combination works great for me. Everyone is different, all meds effect everyone differently, so its a trial and error game. It takes patience and the will to not give up too soon on a med before it has a chnce to work fully.Please don't give up, everything takes time. It's hard to be patient but in the end it will pay off.
Good Luck!!
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I took Lexapro and WellbutrinXL for depression for 4 years and began "rapid cycling" into depressive episodes. My psychiatrist added Lamictal, a drug for Bipolar II. I've been amazingly stable for the last 1-1/2 years and so my doctor is letting me slowly stop taking the Lexapro and WellbutrinXL - and yes, I'm having the awful physical withdrawal symptoms, but not the emotional ones. We're going to see if the Lamictal by itself is sufficient. If so, it's worth it all.
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My personal experience has been that it has worked fantastically for me. I have had everything and took this as something that was only supposed to work for the prevention of bottoming out. I'm "rapid cycles" type (often misdiagnosed as scizos because people leave out the things that we DO NOT share when our illnesses are not properly medicated) and I notice that finding the correct medicine is a matter of "personality" not diagnois. All of us have seen medicine that works great for someone else; we try it and..... nothing. After going through that time and time again you begin to lose faith in the Pharms' to make anything to help and that you'll be stuck down this hole the rest you life because what you've taken in the past has never gotten you to where you were before your illness reared its ugly head in your life. DON'T GIVE UP!!! Keep trying everything, even the drugs you've been told won't work for your affiction.
E-Mail me at: tpm4063015@yahoo.com There has got to be an answer. Best of luck.
Is it safe to take lexapro and mirtazapine together?
Yes. It is not meant for regular use and Valium is a highly addictive drug, but you are able to take them together.
How many Ativan and Lexapro with alcohol will kill you?
The lethal dose in not clinical known, especially since they when doing testing it is not legal to keep giving a person medicine until they die. Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant and SSRI's in general tend to be a lot safer when an overdose occurs. And the reason there is not a lot of information on how much would be lethal is because the number of deaths resulting from SSRI poisoning are far and few between. In fact, deaths from a single massive ingestion are rare, but possible. In most common cases, overdoses occur as a result of multiple ingestions and the condition is known as serotonin syndrome. If you begin experiencing any symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome, you should immediately contact your doctor. He/she will likely recommend that you reduce your dose.
SAMe and Lexapro taken together?
SAM-e should be fine with an antidepressant. It is going to interact with other hormone medications. Lexapro will be OK to take. Remember to take your Lexapro every day even if you don't feel you need it!
