taking something with lexapro?

[HTF]

hey,

i was wondering if anyone takes anything to help them calm down like xanex or something while on Lexapro? is that something i could ask my doctor for to help me with panic attacks?

Thanks

[arth98]

if the lexapro eventually calms you it should reduce or stop panic attacks, any valium type meds go well with these antidepressants but many docs have been brainwashed to not prescribe them

if antihistamines sedate you they are OK, benadryl, etc

if you can get any xanax or benzo sleeping pills, 1 disolved under the tongue will stop just about any panic attack,

also helps to relax, accept, dont tense up or fight back and do breathe deep and slow for panic attacks

how long on the lexapro and what dose and results so far??

[HTF]

I just started my third week yesterday. i'm on 10mg. And so far i really haven't noticed any change in my anxiety. All the side effects i was having have passed though so thats good.

I go to the doctors tomarrow morning.

[jakeforpresident]

Originally Posted by HTF

I just started my third week yesterday. i'm on 10mg. And so far i really haven't noticed any change in my anxiety. All the side effects i was having have passed though so thats good.

I go to the doctors tomarrow morning.

Did you have any sexual side effects at first? That's my main issue with lexapro and other SSRI's. I have a girlfriend and want to be able to respond when the time comes... lol

[Positive]

Originally Posted by HTF

I just started my third week yesterday. i'm on 10mg. And so far i really haven't noticed any change in my anxiety. All the side effects i was having have passed though so thats good.

I go to the doctors tomarrow morning.

What kind of side effects do you have?

[HTF]

had nausea the first 3 days or so, and had really bad dry mouth for about a week and a half. No i haven't had any sexual side effects.

[Positive]

Originally Posted by HTF

had nausea the first 3 days or so, and had really bad dry mouth for about a week and a half. No i haven't had any sexual side effects.

My doctor told me to try this for 1 month.

I am starting w/ 10MG today. He told me, no stimulants like alcohol or coffee.

Would we have to take this for the rest of our lives?

[HTF]

i'm not sure if this is something you'd have to take forever or not.

[Positive]

Originally Posted by HTF

i'm not sure if this is something you'd have to take forever or not.

now, im not ure if its the drug. but i had to **** 2 times today...

granted my stomache was iffy from drinking last night and all. lol

[HTF]

lol, upset stomach seems to be really common in the first couple of days, i know my mom and sister have been on lexapro and they both had nausea.

[Positive]

Originally Posted by HTF

lol, upset stomach seems to be really common in the first couple of days, i know my mom and sister have been on lexapro and they both had nausea.

Did it go away?

I am using this for my sweat/ and work situation. Doctor told me to keep ativan on the spot. I don' feel anything right now. Did you folks sweat more?

[MavenMI6Agent009]

Lexapro makes me tired, feel lethargic, dry mouth, nausea, etc. Ive been on it for two months now. hasnt really helped my depression or anxiety much but im also taking clonazepam (klonopin) which helps quite a bit with panic attacks. Prolixin helps me the most with racing thoughts.

[HTF]

yeah all my side effects are gone.

[HTF]

i've seen a couple of people mention there on inderall. and seems to work well for them, think ill mention it today to my doc and see what she thinks.

[HTF]

lol hope i don't have another panic attack when i go this time. last time my heart rate was so high the nurse was freaking out. think i scared her.

[HTF]

well just got back from the doctors, she didn't want to put me on inderall or anything yet. she bumped up my dose of lexapro to 20mg a day. and gave me a months supply of sample packs.(glad i don't have to pay for it) so hopefully this works.

[Positive]

I don't think lexapro works...

Granted this is day 1. I had a hard time sleeping. I know of the side effects, but increasing 'seratonin' will help w/ anxiety? hmmm

[HTF]

give it a chance you never know. side effect will fade over time.

[Positive]

Originally Posted by HTF

give it a chance you never know. side effect will fade over time.

I know. I find it difficult being amped or doped out on drugs. My situation is the anxiety sweat during spontaneous situations.

I can manage typical anxiety, but jus social situations would cause me to drench...sometimes..

[HTF]

does anyone know if side effects come back when dosage is increased on lexapro? basically should i expect anything?