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Old 04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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Default My doctor is switching me from Celexa to Lexapro?

Cause I was having very vivid dreams on celexa. Do you find lexapro better then celexa? Did you get any bad side effects switching meds or being on lexapro?
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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I am On Celexa now. It is working better for me than many i have tried. I have to admit.. that now being on it for over 6 months.. i am now having very almost real dreams.. Like you said... Vivid..... They haven't really bothered me though... Not yet anyways...



I have however had really bad luck with Lexapro in the past. I had weird almost high feeling when i went on it.. I felt like i was walking on pillows.. That feeling lasted a week.. I couldn't work.. and didn't want to drive... So my doctor took me off of it. That may not happen to you.. It couldn't hurt to try.. There are many kinds to try.. it just takes awhile to find the one that works best for you... I wish you luck. Take care.
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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I took lexapro and it didn't help with depression. Plus I had sexual side effects (no orgasms). But that problem went away once I stopped taking that medication and switched to Abilify 10 mg.
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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I have to say i did not have much success with lexapro. nothing bad but nothing changed either. it was like i was taking the meds for nothing. I agree with one of the others , it never hurts to try , these meds affect everyone differently. I recently was put on Effexor XR...I loved it I was doing so much better, except I seem to be allergic to it. I would break out itching like crazy within 30 mins of taking it. So I told my doc, and we are taking me off the efexor and trying Cymbalta. Good luck I hope you find the one that works for you !
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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I have been on lexapro, it's good, it makes you feel very normal, almost as if you aren't taking medicin, but you dont feel depressed.
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:32 PM
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go for celexa its the best



u need to try it



go for it



ok



doctor is right



u just take his advie

he is right

u go for celexA
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Old 09-28-2011, 03:37 PM
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side effects usually happens when you are not compatible with your medicine.. that is why the doctor is switching you to another type..
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Old 09-30-2011, 09:23 AM
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Here are some of the side effects of lexapro you should look out for:
Trouble sleeping
Headaches
Drowsiness
Dry mouth
Nausea or indigestion
Sweating
Changes in taste
Decreased sexual function or low libido
Fever
Shakiness or tremors
Appetite changes either increased or decreased
Frequent need to urinate
Blurred vision
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Suicidal thoughts
Hives, itching, or other skin reactions
Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
Feeling over excited, that you cannot control your actions, or rapid talking
Feeling confused
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Old 11-11-2011, 05:23 PM
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it actually depends on the person. each person has a different reaction to different drugs. but it shouldn't cause any pain for you.
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