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20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

HI...I have never personally taken Lexapro but I do know some that have and they say it is good. I take Effexor and other than weight gain, I like it. I will just have to work on that part. Right now though I am having stomach problems such as swelling, indigestion and not being able to eat or drink anything without it swelling. If I didn't have my anti-depressant I don't think I would have survived.

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4

My doctor prescribed Lexapro, has anyone try this before? I am afraid to take any antidepressant, have not done it before.... suffer from Panic and anxiety.. Thanks, michisa

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 36

Dear Chris Hi there. My name is Marilyn and I have not had any experiences as to what you have had but I do suffer from Chronic Stress and that is why I am on this site. I also suffer from Chronic Depression/Anxiety and have had panic attacks and they are so very real my friend it is not funny and not a game. If you are thinking of doing anything about your problems you might be better thinking about councelling. That is helping me a lot also I have sought the help of a group called GROW. Every little bit of help we get for ourselves helps in a big and small way. Try it for yourself and let me know how you get along I would be interested to learn of your progress so please dont forget to post me when you get this message. I tried effexor but found that did not work after awhile and am now taking LEXAPRO.

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 36

Hi! My name is Marilyn. How does efexor work for headaches and do they need to be for migraine only??? Hear from you soon take care god bless from Marilyn in Australia. :)

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 36

Hi Chris I was on efexor for depression and anxiety. I have gained a little weight but this was not the reason for stopping it. After awhile, it just didnt work. take care. love Mazzalon ;)

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Marilyn, A good resource to tap into is the pharmacist as well as your doctor. They will be able to advice you on dosages as well as effects of medications. Josie ______________________________ The Panic Center Support Team.

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

I have been on Effexor for many months and I have gained only a few pounds, but was already overweight but losing. I have been through a divorce, lost my mother to cancer 3 weeks ago and I have a problem with the weight. I know that I can't get off of my medicine because I am not ready, but I need help with the weight. Got any solutions? Effexor is great, but it does have withdrawal syptoms. I ran out of my medicine from Friday until Monday and had real bad dreams and could not sleep.

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 36

Hello Katie. Thanks for your reply and it was great tohear from you. I am also going to a group by the name of GROW to help me combat some of my problems and yes one of them is people espescially how some of my neighbours treat me regarding my physical disability right now. I dont need that as i am quite capable. It is also life has been harder since my dad died. so i think i am still grieving. talk to you soon katie am tired cause of a bad night last night and the heat take care darl and talk to you soon. love marilyn

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 36

[b]Text[/b] Hello there. I have IBS too and wonder whether some of my medications could actually be causing this??? Please answer when you can as I need people to talk to about depression/anxiety/and panic attacks. Love Marilyn from australia

20 years ago 0 +0 / -0 68

Hi Marilyn Welcome to the group!!!! Have you checked out the panic program booklet??? (on the site?) If you do have some struggles around people, possibly some of the exposure work in the middle chapters could help you a little. Hope you are well! Katie

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