dangletsbang Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I just made a doctors appointment with my Primary Care Physician..regarding getting put back on anti-depressants. I was on prozac when I was about 15 and it made me even more depressed than I was before. I've heard LOTS of good things about lexapro. Only bad side effects..weight gain and extreme lack of sex drive. NO thank you. I've worked too hard to lose all my weight and I sure as heck don't want to lose my sex drive. The reason i'm wanting to go back on something is due to the fact that I get in these horrible almost 'psycho' moods. My relationship is suffering and I love him too much to do this to him anymore. I'm so thankful he's stuck with me through all the crazy b*tch moments I have. Bipolar disorder runs on both sides of my family and I think maybe I have a small case of that. =[ I get severely depressed for a max of an hour then I all of the sudden pop back into a good mood thinking "WHY the hell was I just acting like that..?" I know I need to speak with my doctor about this to be diagnosed but I was just wondering if anyone on here uses/has used lexapro? Link to comment
dragon lady Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have used Lexapro in the past and now I'm using Celexa, which is basically an older version. Both of them greatly changed my sex drive to the point where it takes forever to have an orgasm and it's nowhere near as strong as it used to be. I didn't gain any weight, but I watch my weight very carefully and if I notice it goes up, then I attribute it to my diet and exercise habits. Link to comment
ashley0224 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 hey there, I used lexapro for a while. I did not notice any weight gain or loss of sex drive. I stopped taking it though and when I started back up again I realised that it had lost any affect on me. To the dragon lady, do you mind telling me why you started using Celexa? I need to start on antidepressants again and I was curious since Lexapro no longer does it for me. Link to comment
dragon lady Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 hey there, I used lexapro for a while. I did not notice any weight gain or loss of sex drive. I stopped taking it though and when I started back up again I realised that it had lost any affect on me. To the dragon lady, do you mind telling me why you started using Celexa? I need to start on antidepressants again and I was curious since Lexapro no longer does it for me. For depression and anxiety. I've been on and off antidepressants for years, but I've decided that once this semester is over, I want to get off them for good. I'm trying to make some positive changes in my life and I hope they will help contribute to a better state of mental health. I'm not sure what you mean by saying they "had lost any affect" on you. What were you taking them for? Did you just become depressed after a while of taking them? Maybe you should consider some additional treatments, such as therapy? I don't think this type of antidepressant can just stop working. They're not addictive, so you don't build up a tolerance. Link to comment
dangletsbang Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 I guess it affects everyone differently. I'll just have to see for myself. Thanks for the replies. Link to comment
indierockgrl Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I have been on lexapro for a good year.... no wonder my belly got bigger and my sex drive is non exsistent.... oh boy...... Link to comment
dangletsbang Posted March 25, 2009 Author Share Posted March 25, 2009 aw, how many milligrams are you on? I know someone on as high as 40mg..and someone as low as 10mg. Since my case isn't as severe as some, i'm thinking the 10mg would be best for me. But alas, that's for my PCP to decide. Link to comment
ashley0224 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Dragon Lady, I was on lexapro for depression. I was on it for a year and stupidly stopped taking them for about half a year or more. I then went back on the lexapro and I didnt feel any better after more than a month so the doctor made me go up to 20mg, that didnt seem to do the trick either. I was told that if you go on and off the drug it can lose its effectiveness but I know others who have gone on and off it and were fine. I asked why you started a different med because I wanted to see if you had the same experience as me. A Link to comment
hmm1 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I've been on lexapro for 6 months or so now. I'm emotionally numb and my sex drive is dead but at least I'm not as depressed anymore. Link to comment
dragon lady Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Dragon Lady, I was on lexapro for depression. I was on it for a year and stupidly stopped taking them for about half a year or more. I then went back on the lexapro and I didnt feel any better after more than a month so the doctor made me go up to 20mg, that didnt seem to do the trick either. I was told that if you go on and off the drug it can lose its effectiveness but I know others who have gone on and off it and were fine. I asked why you started a different med because I wanted to see if you had the same experience as me. A Oh I see. I misinterpreted the question. I had been taking Lexapro in one country, where it was nice and cheap and government funded. Then I moved to another and it's not so government funded, so a doctor put me on one that would be covered entirely by insurance...Celexa (generic). Link to comment
Rose21 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I'm on 10 mg of Lexapro. It's been very effective for me, I've been on it for about 6 months. I've noticed no side affects other then dilated pupils for the first 2 weeks, and I didn't have any appetite the first week. But I have lost no weight on it, if anything it's easier to loose weight. And my sex drive has not decreased in the least, I think it's gotten higher Link to comment
Rose21 Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Sorry, I meant I've GAINED no weight on it. Link to comment
indierockgrl Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 aw, how many milligrams are you on? I know someone on as high as 40mg..and someone as low as 10mg. Since my case isn't as severe as some, i'm thinking the 10mg would be best for me. But alas, that's for my PCP to decide. Right now i am on 20 mg.......It has worked wonders on my anxiety and depression but im usually a skinny chic, now i have a belly..... and no sex drive..... UGH!!!! im not sure if the trade off is worth it or not..... btw, is that your tattoo in the pic? i really like it... what is it? Link to comment
dangletsbang Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 So, I started 10mg of Lexapro on Monday.. i'm so terrified of gaining the weight that I lost back.. and I definitely am scared of losing my sex drive.. but -sigh- it might be the mental fact that i'm taking a pill everyday for my phycho-ness..but I feel happier. I feel less agitated. I feel more 'normal'. Only side effect I notice so far is it makes me soooo tired, so I take it in the evening. My boyfriend and I agreed that I need to look at this pill as if it's going to help make me better with no dramatic side effects. =] Link to comment
dangletsbang Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Hm, so a week into it... The tired-ness side effect has wore off, doesn't make me tired after taking it. My boyfriend said he noticed a huge difference this weekend [no complaining, more mellow, more loving..] Even though it's just been a week, I feel like our relationship is growing stronger than ever. I feel more in love than ever, as does he. No side effects really. Haven't gained any weight or increase in appetite..it's actually kinda decreased..not much..but noticeable. Also, nooooo decrease in sex drive so far. We had sex five times this weekend. I'm really hoping this continues, I feel normal again. Link to comment
dragon lady Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I'm glad it's going well for you so far. It does affect people differently. Keep us updated on your progress! Link to comment
dangletsbang Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Goin' on about four weeks on Lexapro 10mg.. Going pretty good, only symptom i've honestly noticed is regarding orgasm. =/ With my boyfriend I can orgasm as usual, but when I try to take things in my own hands it takes forever. I can't really complain though..I feel better still..less fighting with the BF..more easygoing I think.. Although, yesterday..I accidently left my prescription at home..I usually take it in the morning..and I had a horrible headache starting around noon...and it didn't go away until I took my pill that evening..dunno if you can become dependant on these drugs or not? I hope not. I do not want to continue to take this for a long period of time. Link to comment
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