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Lexapro 10 mg

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ann35983
ann35983

I started this on this past Monday..Day 6 for me.  I have had loss of appetite, nausea, a burning or flushing feeling..weak ..and a couple of nights insomnia.  The insomnia I hope has subsided, howeveer I found myself a little dizzy headed and flushing today..a miserable feeling...pain in my teeth and cheek area..I understand these should subside..but this is terrible.  Its a roller coaster.  How long does this last?

 

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  • beth02382
    beth02382 ann35983

    Posted

    Hi Ann, they say like 2 weeks and it should be a lot better, everyone is different. I didn't have bad side effects really at all. When I felt alittle nauseous, I usually ate alittle something and that helped, kind of a hard time falling asleep yet, I have Dr next week, gunna ask. I've been on Lexapro for almost 3 months, and I do feel great, so hang tough!! It's so good! Beth
    • ann35983
      ann35983 beth02382

      Posted

      Thanks Beth.. its kinda scary at times...especially the flushing sorta like hot flashes...I slept better last night.. ..I take mine at dinner every night so its with food..because of my stomach. Maybe in the next few days my body will adjust.  

       

  • Jay8135
    Jay8135 ann35983

    Posted

    I took my first one today. I don't know I can continue. Destroys my stomach. Anxiety triples. Not sure if will continue.
    • ann35983
      ann35983 Jay8135

      Posted

      Jay it is tough..I have flushing or like hot flashes..I take it with my dinner to prevent other stomach issues....This was day 6 for me and just hoping and praying the next few days things will calm down.  Good luck to you.
    • Jay8135
      Jay8135 ann35983

      Posted

      How are you doing? I had to stop after first dose. Thinking about starting again, but with some over Med to tone down anxiety.
    • ann35983
      ann35983 Jay8135

      Posted

      Jay,

         I seem to be much better today..not as much anxiety but some.  No stomach issues now..and woke this morning with anxiety and flushing but not as severe.  Hopefully another couple of days and I will see some better results.

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