I'm certainly agreeing with that. In my case, Wellbutrin is like paradise compared to Lexapro---except if you skip your dose, you'll still end up regretting it.
I'm certainly agreeing with that. In my case, Wellbutrin is like paradise compared to Lexapro---except if you skip your dose, you'll still end up regretting it.
This is a very rare side effect, less than 2% of people who take it experience this, and you are told by your doctor who perscribed it to stop take it IMMEDIATLY if you have this kind of problem.
You have no idea how much I want to punch you in the face over the Internet.
Or rather, how much I should want to. Maybe if I come back later tonight...
Anyway, I probably should not be putting words in his mouth but: unless you are willing and able to set something up for either one of us, and in such a way that what transpires is likely to be theraputic, I kindly ask that you STFU.
(How did I miss this on my first several read-throughs?)
Do not take anti-depressants lightly.
I took Paxil for about a year. It effectively treated my depression. The only side effects were that I sweated a lot when I first started taking it, and that it took me a lot longer to orgasm (and I didn't exactly have a problem before).
After a year, my doc and I agreed that maybe I should stop taking the Paxil. We laid out a plan to gradually withdraw cut the dose in half for a couple of weeks, then cut that in half....
With every reduction, my anxiety levels shot through the roof. I felt feverish and weak and the slightest unanticipated event had me panicing.
Despite symptoms of depression returning, I will never be willing to take something that can have that kind of effect on me again.
Don't get me wrong, I think that anti-depressants can be useful tools if a long term user can find the right one for them. But I don't want to go through what I did again in order to find the right one for me.
I took Paxil for about a year. It effectively treated my depression. The only side effects were that I sweated a lot when I first started taking it, and that it took me a lot longer to orgasm (and I didn't exactly have a problem before).
After a year, my doc and I agreed that maybe I should stop taking the Paxil. We laid out a plan to gradually withdraw cut the dose in half for a couple of weeks, then cut that in half....
With every reduction, my anxiety levels shot through the roof. I felt feverish and weak and the slightest unanticipated event had me panicing.
Despite symptoms of depression returning, I will never be willing to take something that can have that kind of effect on me again.
Don't get me wrong, I think that anti-depressants can be useful tools if a long term user can find the right one for them. But I don't want to go through what I did again in order to find the right one for me.
Originally posted by: pyonir
I've taken that in the past. It made me really, really hyper. I quit.
And switched back to crack!
You really should consider Modafinil variants; Provigil being most popular, but they generally work equally well (although you might want to avoid the variant made by 'Intas Pharm' as it's purity has been questioned... I'd recommend Sun Pharma for bang/buck). It's a many-purpose miracle drug with virtually inexistant side-effects.
Shown to be an effective anti-depressant and causing wakefulness, improving alertness, memory and mood even for those without depression problems. Unlike other anti-depressants, you don't have to live in fear of shitting blood or potentially dropping-dead. The drug has had a clean record for many years with superb results, it's worth looking into.
Shown to be an effective anti-depressant and causing wakefulness, improving alertness, memory and mood even for those without depression problems. Unlike other anti-depressants, you don't have to live in fear of shitting blood or potentially dropping-dead. The drug has had a clean record for many years with superb results, it's worth looking into.
bob4432
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i was on it for anxiety/ocd and this was my side effect - Reproductive: Disorder of ejaculation aka anorgasmia for me, i think lexapro was created by a women.... :thumbsdown: everything worked except the ending if you know what i mean.
f*cking gave me prostatitis, had to take 1000mg of cipro for 6wks
my doc just put me back on xanax 3mg/day
did they test you for epstein bar synydrome? mono? have you ever had mono in the past?
:thumbsdown: everything worked except the ending if you know what i mean.f*cking gave me prostatitis, had to take 1000mg of cipro for 6wks
my doc just put me back on xanax 3mg/day
did they test you for epstein bar synydrome? mono? have you ever had mono in the past?
Nocturnal
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I've been on Lexapro 10mg for over two years now. It's great, combats my OCD. Prior to going on the medicine my OCD was at a level of 10 where 1 being the least bothersome and 10 being life threatening to a point where I could not hold a job. I am now* at a .001 probably due to the medicine.
bob4432
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Originally posted by: Crazyfool
I wonder what people did before pills.
Not raggin on folks that need them but seriously...
probably suicide
opiates have been around for a loooooooong time
seriously maybe there were not as many issues because not all the meat they ate was jacked up on steroids, industrial waste etc....good idea for a paper for school
Originally posted by: bob4432
i was on it for anxiety/ocd and this was my side effect - Reproductive: Disorder of ejaculation aka anorgasmia for me, i think lexapro was created by a women....
f*cking gave me prostatitis, had to take 1000mg of cipro for 6wks
my doc just put me back on xanax 3mg/day
did they test you for epstein bar synydrome? mono? have you ever had mono in the past?
Actually, Lexapro didn't give me anorgasmia but Wellbutrin does.
Having your orgasm get stuck in the plumbing is not a very good feeling. :Q
moshquerade
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WHAT A POOR FREAKIN EXCUSE TO PUT SOMEONE ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS!!!!
i guarantee you won't feel better on them. the doctor is just doling them out to you because he has no answer for you. what a crappy doctor. make an appointment to see another one. has counseling been offered? if he truly thinks you are depressed he should refer you to a counselor BEFORE he puts you on medication.
911paramedic
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I was given this for anxiety reasons, but it didn't work very well. It did, however, make me too jumpy when it was increased beyond 10mg.
I have SAD (seasonal affectionate disorder), basically I get pretty depressed and apathetic in the winter or whenever the weather is bad. My doctor put me on citalopram for that (anti-depressant) and one of the few side-effects I have is apettite (sp) problems and tiredness.
The meds, no matter what they may be or how effective they are or aren't, should be a means to an end. Think of it as a tool in a set of things you need to "fix" your issue(s).
You should seek counseling because a lot of times our minds and bodies shut down because of a problem that we have and just might not be able to see. A professional therapist can take your background and offer different perspectives on things in your life. Perhaps that different point of view will give you the chance to "step outside of yourself" so to speak and see the problem in a way you can't now.
If you can do that, and actually identify the problem, then you can address it. Once you release that burden you will feel so much better, until then though, you will only continue to feel worse and the meds will only mask that. If you go the meds without counseling route you'll likely feel better for awhile, possibly a long time even, but unless you identify and correct the problem causing you to feel this way it will resurface. Possibly even stronger than before.
Dr's are just going to hand you pills. If they stop working, they'll hand you more at higher dosages or give you different ones. There's a reason they call it "Practicing medicine", they're just giving you their "best educated guess" and pushing whatever pill is currently the fad or that the local drug rep told them about over a free lunch or free golf game. Think about that.
Whatever you decide, good luck to you.
You should seek counseling because a lot of times our minds and bodies shut down because of a problem that we have and just might not be able to see. A professional therapist can take your background and offer different perspectives on things in your life. Perhaps that different point of view will give you the chance to "step outside of yourself" so to speak and see the problem in a way you can't now.
If you can do that, and actually identify the problem, then you can address it. Once you release that burden you will feel so much better, until then though, you will only continue to feel worse and the meds will only mask that. If you go the meds without counseling route you'll likely feel better for awhile, possibly a long time even, but unless you identify and correct the problem causing you to feel this way it will resurface. Possibly even stronger than before.
Dr's are just going to hand you pills. If they stop working, they'll hand you more at higher dosages or give you different ones. There's a reason they call it "Practicing medicine", they're just giving you their "best educated guess" and pushing whatever pill is currently the fad or that the local drug rep told them about over a free lunch or free golf game. Think about that.
Whatever you decide, good luck to you.
moshquerade
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It is prescription, but you are on the internet. You can get anything not short of MDMA if you look around. If you browse froogle for 'modafinil' you will find plenty of online retailers. Some retailers require a prescription, many don't.
I was on lexapro for about a year a few years ago. At least from my experience you're going to end up with more apathy and even less energy. It helped the depression, but it was kind of like turning down the volume on life - I wasn't depressed, but I didn't really give a damn about or feel anything emotionally. Sexual side effects as well. I didn't have any withdrawal problems that some people do. I stopped cold turkey - which is definitely not reccomended. But I didn't have any trouble.
Anyway, they just started my ex on it as well to help her deal with anxiety/borderline shizo problems. We'll see if it works.
Anyway, they just started my ex on it as well to help her deal with anxiety/borderline shizo problems. We'll see if it works.
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