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Avatar n tn I was previously on Lexapro for anxiety / depression, but switched to Wellbutrin due low libido while on the Lexapro. I have now been taking 150mg of Wellbutrin XL for about three months, and have noticed no imprvement. If anything, my libido has diminished even more. Since most people report a boost in sex drive with the Wellbutrin, I was wondering if I am just an atypical case, or if perhaps my dosage is not high enough to experience the improvement. Thanks for your help!
Avatar n tn s which is freaking me out a little. Have been on lexapro for 6 months now - libido gone also....thinking about weaning off the lexapro and taking nothing or going back to the imipramine. Has anyone else experienced the low heart rate while on it?
Avatar f tn s tendency to interfere with erection, libido, and orgasm in males (and Lexapro is BAD in this respect). The normal dose of Wellbutrin after titrating up from 150mg is 300mg, preferably in the XL (released gradually over time) form, and the Lexapro is normally one 10mg tab QD. I have seen these two meds prescribed together this way for others.
1427612 tn?1282978018 i dont know about effexor but a couple of weeks ago, i ran out of lexapro. i became a quick shot but i dont remeber the libido going up.
Avatar f tn I gained weight taking lexapro and changed my medication to Wellbutrim 75 milligrams. I understand it helps you lose weigth and decrease appetite. Is that true. I haen't notice a change.
Avatar f tn Does it go away after my body adjust to the medicne. I also get body twitches while i start to fall asleep from the lexapro. The lexapro seems to be helping but I can't stand biting my tongue and clenching my teeth every night. I have an over the counter mouth guard. It is uncomfortable to sleep with but it helps.
709686 tn?1277432159 Today is 27 on 5mgs of Lexapro. What a ride it has been. While I can tell a big difference in my anxiety and anger I have had several other side effects that caught me off guard. The worst issue for me has been painful constipation...and I do mean painful. Not meaning to be gross...but during one stretch I went 7 days without a movement so I began taking an over-the-counter laxative called Colace which helped a little. I do think things are starting to return to normal ever so slowly.
Avatar f tn I have heard that Buspar is just as effective as Lexapro but that the libido is not affected and I will be able to reach orgasm as a normal 27 year old woman if I take Buspar. I am going in to see my physician this week and would greatly appreciate any insight.
Avatar f tn Another big concern I have with taking SSRI's is low libido. My poor husband...I just have NO interest when I am on my medication. Has anyone had any experience with this? What have you done. I've experienced this with Lexapro, and Zoloft. However, when I'm not taking medication, I'm too crazy for him to be interested in me.
Avatar f tn I've been taking Lexapro for almost a month...5mg for ten days & now 10mg. In addition to being exhausted, I'm unable to focus, muster an ounce of creativity or patience, and having substantial joint pain. My doc is encouraging me to stay the course but I'm hesitant to do so. I'm here wondering if these are side effects anyone here has had temporarily as they acclimated to the drug.
Avatar n tn Could you provide me with a weaning schedule for 10mg of lexapro that I've been on for 6 months and now want to discontinue/
Avatar f tn Hi, I've been on Zoloft for 15yrs (50mg) for debilitating anxiety. Zoloft gave me my life back (also did a lot of CBT). I have still had panic attacks on Zoloft (but rarely) and usually I have triggered it by having too much alcohol followed by little sleep - a lethal combination for me. Overall Zoloft has been a Godsend and the only issue I've had is a lack of libido. After in depth discussions with my Dr's I had accepted that Zoloft was part of my life and that was ok.
Avatar f tn You might experience a small amount of weight gain, limited to 2-3 lbs, some dry mouth or dry eyes, constipation, decreased libido. However Lexapro has shown to be affective in both depression and anxiety and will probably decrease the amount of xanax you need to take. Lexapro should be safe to take with your heart concerns, just take the amount prescribed. It will take about 3-6 weeks to feel full effects, but gradually you should notice a general improvement of well-being.
Avatar f tn Depression has made me gain 20 pounds in a year, and NOT from "just eating." I have spent the whole year trying to work it off - to no avail. I go to the gym, I don't drink alcohol, don't smoke, I do some form of exercise at least 3 days a week, and I am taking 300 mg of Wellbutrin. I'm losing it because of the limited results from working out as well as the "miracle weight loss drug" Wellbutrin. EVERYONE seems to lose weight on it!
Avatar f tn I have been on lexapro for about 10 month, 20 mg. I am also on trazadone 50 mg because of problems with sustaining sound sleep for 8 months after battling serious pain issues after a serious auto accident. I am having side effects such as feeling emotionally numb and my libido is gone. I have a history of panic attacks, anxiety, fears, worry and obsessive thoughts. I have recently began psychotherapy and I have made changes in my diet, exercise and I use supplements.
Avatar n tn If you respond well to Celexa then you might respond even better to Lexapro. Lexapro is a the next generation of Celexa. You can research it to better understand hard to explain in chemistry terms. The side effects of Lexapro tend to be less severe than Celexa also. The above answer that was left by Paxiled is all correct as well.
Avatar f tn I recently started (7 days ago) started Lexapro for treatment of anxiety. I've had mixed side effects since starting including increased anxiety, stomach upset (both before eating and after eating), general feeling of not being myself, increased insomnia on top of the insomnia I already suffer and lower libido. I took Effexor for several years (has been about 5 years since taking it) and also Zoloft. I do not recall any of these start up effects from either of those medications.
Avatar n tn How can I safely wean myself off of Lexapro?
Avatar n tn What type of withdraws are you having? Did you quit cold turkey? or slowly?
Avatar n tn Does Wellbutrin become ineffective after long term use? Do people develop anger issues over time? One doctor told me that these effects are felt early, but would not present after years of use, and today a Psychiatrist told me that my recent emotional (angry) responses were caused by the Wellbutrin and that I needed to change to Lexapro. I'm confused. Can you tell me which is the better answer?
2044839 tn?1331255841 I took paxil only twice and it was only 5mg and it made me feel like a zombie. I know you need to give it more time but i just couldnt handle it they know gave me prozac.
Avatar m tn I am a 25 yrs old male was on lexapro for 7moths, slowly weaned off the drug no how long that sexual feeling will take to regain. I do not feel orgasm or muted orgasm, decreaded libido,errection, semen volume. is this all reversible on its own with some time.
5409244 tn?1400092741 I was diagnosed about 2 year ago with a pituitary macro adenoma that for all purposes left my libido shot to hell. I have been treating it medically and the MRI results are showing a marked improvement in the size of the tumor and blood tests indicate a prolactin output drop from 600 to 25. As expected I have been supplementing both thyroid and testosterone for the entire time of my treatment.