Lexapro: long term side effects | Doctor explains!
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- This video looks at the long term side effects of Lexapro.It examines Lexapro side effects, when you have to call the Doctor. Lexapro belongs to a class of drugs known as Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, SSRIs for short. The generic name is Escitalopram.
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00:00 Intro
00:22 What is Lexapro?
00:35 What is Lexapro used for?
01:06 How does Lexapro work?
01:40 Lexapro dosing
02:02 Lexapro WARNING!!!
02:23 Lexapro side effects
02:48 When to call your DOCTOR?
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Doctor thanks for the advice and great video. My wife is using lexapro for 2 yrs now... because of a stroke, and neurologist recommendations is the use of it to avoid depression .. but yes .. wife is having side effects you are mentioning... can she substitute lexapro for a natural supplement. .. like SAME oR something better you recommend? Thank you very much Sir.... good day..... God bless...
Depression is common after stroke, affecting up to one third of stroke survivors at any one time. The natural history of PSD is dynamic; however, symptoms most frequently develop in the first year. The most consistent predictors of PSD include physical disability, stroke severity, depression before stroke, and cognitive impairment. Clinical trials of antidepressants in individuals with PSD have shown a beneficial effect on depression remission and response, Several recent trials have indicated a benefit of brief psychosocial therapies for treatment. If she qualifies for maintenance physical therapy that would be of benefit as well.
@@ThinkYourHealth Sir thanks a lot for your response and for that great show you have, awesome information, excellent advice. God bless you and take care... hugs...
Lexapro caused me permanent neurologic damages! No emotions,anhedonia,sexual dysfunctions,severe cognitive impairments!
I stopped med 2 years ago but nothing is changed!
Lexapro destroyed me!
@@peperim4608 bro how long you use this medicine?
5/10/20 mg?
I take 5mg past 3days is it bad..?
@@samadtk i just took the first 5mg pill after years of contemplating of hearing serious side effects. So id like to know as well. How long did he use it
Thanks so much for breaking down these side effects! Always good to know what might happen!
Fantastic.Glad you could stop by.
Thank you for this - going by this I do think I can explore detailed side effects a lot better for SSRI users; they are quite extensive as you’ve displayed on here so well.
On a funny note, your end clips are so funny 😂 In this case as long as we click anywhere on the screen, it’s good!
Great that you always stay till the end.On another note, as you very well know, these antidepressants come with such a long list of SSRIs and when you are dealing with patient's with multiple co-morbidities and medications polypharmacy becomes an additional issue one has to be concerned about.
This was great information to share! Thanks for the content!
Glad you enjoyed it!
i must need this stuff!!!! the animated hand drawing was driving me soooo crazy!!!!!!!!
I’ve only been taking lexapro for 2 months now, and I like it. No bad side effects. I’ve also been prescribed Xanax for when I’m having chest pains or a panic attack. I’ve used about 5.
Very clear advice as always! :)
Glad it was helpful!Thanks again!
@@ThinkYourHealth You`re very welcome! :)
Thanks for the information. These symptoms can definitely be dangerous!
Appreciate your feedback, thanks for watching.
Great explanation of effects and side effects of escitalopram.
Appreciate your feedback and support.Thanks for watching!
My wife is on this one. I am on plain citalophram. Great video once again. Thank you for taking the time to do this.
Glad it was helpful!Thanks for your feedback.In one of my future videos I will look at Citalopram.
@@ThinkYourHealth I will look forward to that. Thank you.
@@nickhomer6799 Is the citalopram working for you, any side effects?
I hope you don’t mind but I couldn’t orgasm on lexapro … how does one manage a sex life in these it kills orgasms to zero for me
@@nickhomer6799 How are you now? The goal should be to take only 1 ADS of the lowest mg to prevent side effects. In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Been on Lexapro for ten years. But want to try to taper off so I can get off so many meds. Thank you
I have been taking Lexapro for about 4 months and it really changed my life for the better. Thankfully I have not felt these side effects that this video shows.
After how long you begin to see improvement..i am taking it for 4 weeks now but there is no improvement yet.
@@ahmedfraz8324 It took me about 6 weeks to notice it working at 15mg
@@erikhall7389 i am on my week 5th..it improved my depression but my anxiety is getting worse..did you feel the same or just i am facing it.
@@ahmedfraz8324 My depression improved and then I just slowly noticed that in certain situations that would normally cause me anxiety, that it did not anymore. Not much of a feeling but noticeable when looking back on the day.
I've taken it and been very stable for 5 years. Now looking into going off
Informative video. Try to avoid experimenting with too many ADS as they take time to act. Patience and determination is needed. Avoid benzos as they are habit forming. In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Apologize to viewers, the script at the beginning should be as follows:
What is Lexapro ?
Lexapro belongs to a class of drugs known as Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, SSRIs for short. The generic name is Escitalopram. (Lexapro is the brand name.)
I’ve been taking 20mg Escitalopram for about a year, for PTSD. No problem it’s been working just as the doctors told me it would.
I got proscribed the 10 mg and I’m worried about the low libido , how is your sex life ? Hopefully still good ?
After how long you begin to see improvement.. i am taking it for 4 weeks now but there is no improvement yet
@@ahmedfraz8324 it takes about 5 weeks to start working, I was hanging out with friends and they started smoking weed and I was nervous about smoking because I get really paranoid when I smoke , dumb thoughts run on a loop. After I smoked a negative thought came to me but didn’t stay it was like my brain didn’t believe in it and only good thoughts would stick around it felt great
I quit taking the meds, I developed a dry cough and a rash. Plus sleeping too much. I feel much better already. If I run into any withdrawal symptoms, I will cut the 20mg down to 5’s. I will talk with VA doctors tomorrow.
@@honestal2684 i am on my week 5th..it improved my depression but my anxiety is getting worse..did you feel the same or just i am facing it.
Thank you for the information. I’ve started Lexapro 3 days ago. 2.5 mg. dosage. Feeling continuously dizzy 24/7 and nervous feeling in abdomen. Is this normal? Would this go away soon?Thanks for any advice.
How are you feeling now, 3 weeks later? I started on 5mg 5 days ago and have been SO exhausted and have had a very upset stomach.
Thank you! Just have one question i was on lexapro and i did get/i still have this swelling around upper left eye lid. I was on lexapro 5 months. I think its a side effect. My question is how lexapro can impact the muscles in the eyes? I have gone to many opthamogists they all said theres nothing wrong with my eyes..
It is rare but Lexapro can affect the ciliary muscle in your eye and in that way indirectly your pupil size.That is why some individuals(rare) complain about blurred vision.The following have been also reported by post marketing studies:(source uptodate.com a peer reviewed journal for health care providers):"Ophthalmic: Acute angle-closure glaucoma (rare:
I’ve been taking it (10 mg) for 12 days now and I have slightly blurred vision which comes and goes. It’s particularly bad when I read on my laptop computer. I wear glasses and contacts that worked perfectly up until 12 days ago. Will this side effect go away? Will I need a different glasses/contacts prescription while I’m on escitalopram?
This video does nothing but create more anxiety
Thank YOU! Some people actually NEED this to get through day to day. I won’t watch it. I just came to read the comments. I may have to take it. Not sure yet. I pray to God I don’t. We will see in the coming weeks.
Yes! I was just prescribed lexapro for Pppd. This has completely put me off taking it. 🙁
Exactly. I was going to start tomorrow now I’m terrified.
@@jamiemartinez3385 I actually did start taking it a month ago . Absolutely no side effects and I feel 100 % better I am back to being my old self again. Maybe give it a try and see how you go. 💜
( I started off with half a tablet just for the first week)
@@La_Dame_aux_chats it takes a month just to even begin to work. Come back in 6 months and let us know how it went.
i’m starting lexapro today and my psychiatrist gave it to me for my social anxiety disorder and depression but before that she recommended zoloft and she was adamant on that until she realized i had some kidney issues, will lexapro still help with my social anxiety? i know it can be used off-label to treat social anxiety but how well does it work?
Yes it works great for social anxiety
Great content, as usual, John. All in one take and saying subscribe without stumbling? Definitely you should pat yourself on the back. Fun video AND informative, as usual, Doc. :-)
Much appreciated!Yes, I really did not want to do another take.Shot it at around 11pm at night.
This is interesting!
Thanks.
I’ve been taking it for 4 months and I want to sleep all day. It seems that it worked for the 1st three months only. PS. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching and your feedback!
Hey Dr john, i have been taking escitalopram from the last 9 years. Couple of years back i started feeling stinging pain in my lower abdomen. And after couple of months i started feeling nauseous. I started taking ppis but i dint get better. Its been couple of years with extreme nausea and life is tough. Doctors said it could be functional nausea. Is it side effect of escitalopram long term use?
Hi doctor! I was prescribed Lexapro and hydroxyzine yesterday. Can I take both? I know I have to take Lexapro everyday and hydroxyzine only as needed. But, I have a severe panic disorder and I get extremely short of breath with severe chest tightness. So, it may warrant the assistance of hydroxyzine on occasion. PLEASE HELP! 😩
Hydroxyzine may be used for short-term or immediate control of anxiety symptoms until maintenance therapy is effective.Here is a study looking at Hydroxyzine and generalised anxiety disorder: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21154375/. Using Lexapro and Hydroxyzine together may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Older adults may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.Your Doctor knows you better as he or she is privy to your medication & medical history.I assume that they are using it for a short term basis until you symptoms are better controlled with the appropriate dose of Lexapro.
@@ThinkYourHealth You’ve been a great help! Thanks for taking the time to respond to my comment. Much appreciated!!!
I’ve been taking 5mg of Lexapro, daily, since September of 2018. I like it. It makes me not worry about petty, dumb shit.
My doctor switched me onto Lexapro about 5 months ago and it was a rough start to it giving me random spouts of crying and a moment of wanting to unalive myself right before a hair appointment. But since being on it for several months I really think it's improved my happiness although I do get days where I'm just tired and don't want to do anything but overall I'm happy on it.
This is going to be really helpful when trying to figure out whether to take this or not! Great video.
Glad you think so!Thanks for checking out this video.
I’ve been on it for two weeks and I constantly feel nauseous since I’ve been on it and my doctor said this should pass but it hasn’t and I’m suffering while waiting for this drug to help with my bad anxiety and I want to cry!
Thank you. I have been taking the brand name cipralex for two years actuallay and then i reduced the dosage myself pver 5 months span but the depression hit so bad, that I was sure I was going to die, then i started taking cipralex again and i had severe side effects, the feeling of vomitting but not being able to, palpatations and even tremoring, the side effects wents away when another doc gave me alprazolam and inderal, however its third week now and the side effects are happening again, why is it so? Ciprlaex worked BEST for for the two years i took it, should i have patience and wait now? Or this i somethong else? Because the weird stomach and vomit feleing doesnt go away. Maybe kts cancer?
Would reach out to your Doctor gain given the symptoms you describe.
I was prescribed lexapro while waiting for an adhd diagnosis, they said it might be enough of a stimulant to treat adhd. But I think it actually made my adhd much worse, plus I had all the brain side effects you mentioned (mood swings, suicidal thoughts, insomnia, etc plus dry mouth). I only took it for 2months, I stopped when I realized it was making everything worse. I experienced some withdrawal symptoms from tapering too fast. But I still don’t feel back to normal, I feel like the lexapro changed my brain forever and now I’m more emotional, cry all the time, etc. Is it possible that lexapro changes the chemistry of your brain permanently even after you’ve stopped taking them?
I've seen many of these side effects with my clients. This will be helpful to many:)
Great.Glad it was helpful.
Hey there dr. I just want to see you did a fantastic job. Somewhere I love is on this med. Quick question can this medication endanger fetal production
Here you can read the comment from UpToDate a peer reviewed resource for clinical information: "As a class, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been evaluated extensively in pregnant patients. Studies focusing on newborn outcomes following first trimester exposure often have inconsistent results due to differences in study design and confounders such as maternal disease and social factors (Anderson 2020; Biffi 2020; Fitton 2020; Reefhuis 2015; Womersley 2017). Adverse effects in the newborn following SSRI exposure late in the third trimester can include apnea, constant crying, cyanosis, feeding difficulty, hyperreflexia, hypo- or hypertonia, hypoglycemia, irritability, jitteriness, respiratory distress, seizures, temperature instability, tremor, and vomiting. Prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, or tube feedings may be required. Symptoms may be due to the toxicity of the SSRIs or a discontinuation syndrome and may be consistent with serotonin syndrome associated with SSRI treatment. Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn has been reported with SSRI exposure; although the absolute risk is small, monitoring of infants exposed to SSRIs late in pregnancy is recommended (Masarwa 2019; Ng 2019). The long-term effects of in utero SSRI exposure on infant neurodevelopment and behavior are not known (CANMAT [MacQueen 2016])."
I use to take lexapro so I found this video very interesting. Please do more videos like this. I’m currently taking Wellbutrin. What are the side effects to Wellbutrin? I appreciate this video very much.
Thanks for your suggestion.Will add Wellbutrin to my to do list.Thanks for stopping by.
I took welbultrin and it just didn’t help me. I was tired a lot, drowsy but even more irritable and had mood changes.
i have lexapro this is my first time on starting today.
It looks like i will be on Lexapro 20mg for maybe the rest of my life. I am 65. I have read that long term use, 2mo + 58% of patients acquire some sort of Alzheimer's and now i have read that there are no document problem with long term use. What do you say?
My blood pressure seems to be higher on Lexapro. 5mg day 10. I'm also taking 0.1 mg of clonidine too. The lexapro seems to amp me up which makes BP and HR go up too.
Wow you are drawing very good and fast great video thank
Thank you so much 😀
Hello please answer my question please.It's my 5th day taking lexapro.I was on prozac but it wasn't working as it was before it was causing me bad anxiety.But anyways now that I'm on lexapro it helps in helping me get out of bed,but it causes me severe mania,and racing thoughts like I'm going crazy is that normal side effects for starting on lexapro?
Antidepressants such as Lexapro may precipitate a mixed/manic episode in patients with bipolar disorder, this could be the case on your part.Reach out to your Doctor or the prescribing physician and describe your symptoms as soon as you can.
@@ThinkYourHealth but I don't have bipolar,or was I ever diagnosed.So you're saying j possibly have bipolar?
@@secretperson9289 I can only go with the information I have. To make that diagnosis I would need an extensive history, coupled with your medical history and a physical examination. However, what did stand out in your comments was when you described mania and racing thoughts.If you were diagnosed with unipolar depression that is a rather paradoxical reaction. Therefore, my advice is to reach out to your Doctor who knows you better and describe your symptoms. He or she can see these symptoms in that context, a new medication coupled with your described symptoms.
@@secretperson9289 it did the same thing to me its gone now completely
I was on Lexapro for 6 months. Honestly, I don't think it really helped me much except for maybe helping me to focus more. I don't really think it helped my anxiety, which was mostly why I was on it. Here are the side effects it caused. For the first week, my sleep was VERY restless (would sleep a few hours at a time, but couldn't stay asleep for the night), but that only lasted about a week or two. Only had one nightmare while I was on it. I did experience the tingling sensation in my arms and legs when I was on it, but only from time to time. No noticeable weight gain/loss and no change in sex drive. I guess it helps some people, but I don't think it really did much for me.
I just started 2 days ago and I started noticing these things. I have not experience a nightmare yet.
@@moneytime1556 It took me about a week and a half to get use the restless sleep. Only had one nightmare. I don't really think the Lexapro helped me much, but maybe made me a bit more focused. When something was bothering me, my anxiety was still bad!
@@patluvsvettes so far It help with my anxiety and depression. My sex drive is steady I’m still monitoring it and I noticed restlessness. I only may sleep about 4 hours and up rest of the day I try to go to sleep and can’t.
@@moneytime1556 In my situation, I could fall asleep easily, but couldn't stay asleep! I'd go to sleep, sleep for a few hours and wake up, then go back to sleep for a few more hours. This went on night after night for about a week and a half. After that, I was fine and could sleep the whole night. Was only on Lexapro for about 6 months. Don't think I would ever take it again unless my depression/anxiety got REALLY bad. Right now, I'm fine. Mine was mostly triggered becasue of a situation at my job.
@@patluvsvettes o ok understandable mine was all the time, impacted every aspect of my life.
My side effects were : Nausea, diarrhea and fatigue which went away in 2 weeks. On the 3rd week TINNITUS have shown up from nowhere and it's driving me crazy...Please somone help, my doc says I should continue taking it, but i'm afraid this *Beep* sound on my ears will never go away... :O
I am in my first week of lexapro 10mg.
I have nausea sims loss of appetite headaches, drowsiness and I yawn asl the time! Why does it cause yawning?
Great video! New subscriber
Appreciate your support. Lexapro increases serotonin, a neurotransmitter.Yawning is controlled in certain areas of your brain such as the pons and the medulla.The thought is with the increase in serotonin this can trigger yawning.Here is a case report if you are interested.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17201870/
@@ThinkYourHealth thank you !
I've took it for about a month and a half, its caused me a drug rash and my doctors called it scabies, how can I detox faster?
You have to be always be carefuls when titrating the dose now and this varies from person to person.Typically, if you have been on the medication for a longer period of time (months to years), titrating down should be done cautious to avoid discontinuation syndrome.
i haven't been on lexapro a full week yet but i have been taking 5 mg a day for 4-5 days now and i thought i would have to go up to 10mg when doc told me to start at 5 but i was wrong.. 5 is strong AF!! Day 1 I felt like i took a melatonin. soo sleepy flu-like and when i stood i was wobbly like with melatonin. It takes my anxiety AWAY for the most part. I was used to functioning in a nervous state of fight or flight almost everytime I was without my boyfriend in public. I can go to the store and to work and feel comfortable and not on edge. One customer at my work noticed but I played it off bc I'm new at my waitressing job. He came in on my first ever shift and when I was not on lexapro yet and I was nervous bc it was my first day and also bc of my general anxiety ridden state. On lexapro a few days later he came back and was like "before you were so nervous it was your first day and look at you now! you're gonna do great" etc. i would of still been nervous w/o lexapro.. I however do have side effects, I get the dry mouth bad and I feel sleepy taking lexapro and feel a bit wobbly sometimes like I took a melatonin and stood up after sleeping but not too bad. Gonna talk to my doc if its normal. The benefits for ME so far seem to be worth it. Dont take my comment to heart and commit to an SSRI bc of my experience not even a week in though!! Research serotonin syndrome where too much serotonin is very dangerous. Not everything is for everyone based on my results as everyone has diff brain chemistry!! Consult w/ your doctor. =)
Any update? Did you stay on it and did the side effects get better?
Is it safe to take if you have experienced with recreational drugs such as ecstacy and molly, which increases seratonin in the brain?
I'm an ex user... heroin and xtc were my drug of choice for over 10 yrs... I can honestly tell you taking xtc is the biggest gamble... I used to take it pure Molly with mucinex to see colors more... my addiction produced so many problems for my brain, I'm amazed I'm still alive... my emotions are pure ptsd when being in loud places, bright colors, loud music, angry and sad feelings, tremendous anxiety and panic attacks... im just a mess... im not trying to be a spokesperson here, it's your life... but nothing is safe to take with recreational drugs...
I started Lexapro 20mg in December 2019 for 3 months and stopped cold turkey due to losing my job and insurance. Over the past several months, I’ve been having chest/heart pains. I recall one time I felt light headed and dizzy like I was going to pass out along with the chest pains while working out, my heart felt tired like it wanted to stop. I’ve never felt these things before taking Lexapro. Is this normal after stopping it? Will it go away? Could it be caused by from jumping straight to 20mg? Could that cause permanent heart damage? I don’t have insurance anymore so I can’t go back to my original doctors. I plan on seeing a new doctor soon, but any medical opinions/input will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for sharing your experience.It's difficult to give you specific advice as I am not your Doctor nor am I privy to your entire medical history & medications.What I can say generally is that when we hear our patients talk about chest pain we always want to rule out an organic causes for chest pain.You want to make sure that the chest pains you are describing are not related to a pathology in your heart or lungs.(Thyroid disorders can also cause similar symptoms.)To your specific question if Lexapro can cause chest pain, palpitations: This has been described while on the drug in less than 1% of cases ( source uptodate.com) "Cardiovascular: Chest pain, hypertension, palpitations."The general recommended starting dose is 10mg. Before concluding that the symptoms you described above are related to the events described in your life as well as the generalised anxiety subsequent to that, I would recommend that these organic causes be first ruled out.
Lexapro caused me to have a rapid heart rate. Before I took Lexapro I had my heart checked and they said it was normal so I know that’s not that issue.
Those sound like withdrawal symptoms but I’m not a doctor so I’m just speaking for the affects it had on me.
@@nicelytrin3344 I about change my lexapro it’s make me violent when I’m angry chest pain can’t sleep panic disorder
@@gracebediako1666 I will never ever take it again.
i found it very sedating, weird dreams, and weight gain. Didn't touch my OCd, anxiety or depression.
I am going through anxiety and when i take the medicine i feel dizzy but when i don't , i feel the same anxiety. I am taking 20mg recommended by the GP. Can someone guide me whether i should continue or not and if not than how should i start?
Thankyou
I would not stop the medication or change the dose of the medication without consulting your GP.If you are having side effects which you cannot tolerate, call your GP and perhaps you can dose adjust the medication.
I’ve had daily upset stomach since starting 3 months ago.
Sorry to hear that.Would check with your health care provider whether this is a side effect from the medication.Gi symptoms are common with Lexapro.The other thing your Doctor will do as he or she knows your medical and medication history is to exclude other things which might be causing your stomach problems.If you are interested I am sharing a link of medications you should not take at the same time as on Lexapro, check it out if you have time th-cam.com/video/0ydHbbv41j8/w-d-xo.html.
Have u tried taking it with a protein shake or milk or piece of break?
I have muscle stiffness and twitching. I asked my cousin who’s a nurse and said that happens. To continue taking it until I see my psychiatrist. But I’m afraid it will do permanent damage
Tmi but I hope this helps, but I've been on Lexapro for 4-5 years and 8 haven't had sex in 2 years bc absolutely no sex drive. I been OFF Lexapro for 2 months and I can't stop thinking about sex and have had the urge to pleasure myself almost daily. I forgot how much I missed being being horrrneeyyyy until I stopped. I also gained alot of weight, but I've already lost weight since being off.
Everyone is different and since I had this adverse effects may not be the case with others.
At first I was just taking the Lexapro and Wellbutrin but when I ran out of Lexapro and couldn't get to the doctor I realized I really didn't need it and I got my sex drive back so I never took it again. So I only take the Wellbutrin
6 years here. Lexapro makes me apathetic, and numb emotionally. I’ll take that over panic disorder. Dog died? Eh. Sad movie, eh. Kids are acting up, eh.
It turned me into a Canadian
Dunno why you made me laugh as hell
I'm digging the whiteboard animation!
Glad you liked it.Thanks for your feedback!
I stopped citalopram because of blurred vision it's been a week and a half of it and my vision is still blury along with motion sickness and brain zaps. Drs keep saying my vision will improve but Ive got massive anxiety about it 😰
I was on it only for a few months and stopped using it because It didn't help much. I took About 4 weeks before all the after effects cleared up, but they will eventually subside for you too.
I sweat ALL the time since starting LexPro 2 years ago. My mood is better, except for the frustration with sweating!!
I was on it for almost a year. I went crazy. And told i had psychosis it was crazy it took awhile to get back to normal
I take it with trazadone different times of the day any interaction there
What if i take 10 mg for 7 weeks and 20 mg for 2 weeks and then again 10 mg for 2 weeks, 5 mg for 2 weeks, will it cause irreversible cognitive deficits. Plz answer 🙏🙏😭😭, i am a doctor too, i just completed my mbbs, i am from India. Was this the right way to taper escitalopram, i asked a psychiatrist he said how to taper clonazepam, i took the same advice for tapering escitalopram and did not ask him about how to taper escitalopram, i have made a biggest mistake in my life. Its been one year since i stopped taking those drugs.
Hi PLEASE! REPLY SHOULD I STOP AFTER TAKING IT TODAY? I TOOK 5mg and i dont like the feeling its not for me i cant take it! Im fine without it but now im really feeling depressed and my anxiety goes up! Now i read about the side effect of STOPPING AFTER TAKING IT WHAT SHOUL LD I DO! PLEASE HELP! MY DOC. SAID ITS OK TO STOP BUT I DONT BELIEVE HIM!!
Thank you so much for your video!
I took Lexapro only two days and I got 95 % of all those side effects. I felt horrible, I didn't like the feeling at all. I don't know if I want to continue, is almost not worth it for me cause I can't even function. 🤢😳😨😵🥴
Is used for Binge eating? More like it causes binge eating
Hello. Male, 57 YO.I recently stopped taking it 6 weeks ago . Three weeks of weaning from 20 mg to zero and on Wednesday (2 days) I will be 3 weeks off of it... First two weeks off and tapering was a LIVING hell. I am now seeing some light , but I was wondering although I am seeing a little return of my libido, my ejaculation is delayed and very low volume, How long will it take for my body to adjust to everythng? Thank you DR, very informative video.
Symptoms of discontinuation usually last from days to weeks.If symptoms last longer than a month then you have to consider if it is a relapse from depression.Most side effects should be temporary and should go away after a few weeks.In some patients some side effects do stay.Have a discussion with your Doctor if that is the case.
@@ThinkYourHealth no discontinuation syndrome can last months or years its not a relapse its direct result of withdrawing from the drug.
Hey you said you went cold turkey in another video now you say you weaned off in 3 weeks
@@1MNUTZ no. If you read it right I at first tried going cold turkey. Huge mistake, I then went to 10 mg , then 5. Off now 6 months and loving life. Gltu sir. Life is good
How long were you taking lexapro for? You may be fine 20 or 30 days after I did the same thing I was perfectly fine until day 49 then shit hit the wall I had discontinuation syndrome look it up most of the time in some people withdrawal symptoms do not happen until 3 to 4 even five weeks later caution ⚠️ that was a very fast taper!
I hate things that are good are bad for you long term.Just started Lexapro one day ago. No symptoms so far. Did get a hot rush when I first took it but went away. How long can one stay on Lexapro?? it works for me.
Usually your Doctor will ask you to stay on the dose(as long as you are tolerating the medication) for about 6-9 months.At that time she/he will evaluate you to see if you need to continue, decrease the dose or discontinue the medication especially if your symptoms at the time of evaluation are well controlled.
I’m taking lexapro and it’s my second day and I’m having blur vision nausea fast heart beat confusion bitter taste can’t eat anything easily. Extremely anxious and anxiety and dizziness hope these symptoms will go away with time.
Same
How you doing now
Took lexapro for almost 2 years and had horrible nausea and sensitive stomach
The whole time. Used to throw up pretty regularly from it, and gained an offensive amount of weight. SSRIs are kind of a nightmare
Astrid, If taking ADS stick to the lowest mg which do not have major side effects. How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
@@shyaaammeneen63 At this point I figured out your most likely a bot. Or you like to copy and paste.
@@SRBOMBONICA86Ativan baby girl❤
At the end of the video you said that there was going to be links on the conditions to not take Lexapro. Those links never showed up
Might be broken link via YT.If you are interested here is the link to the other video: (When to stop taking Lexapro? Lexapro contraindications! Lexapro interactions!) th-cam.com/video/0ydHbbv41j8/w-d-xo.html
@@ThinkYourHealth that link works just fine! Thank you for the response! Most TH-camrs don't respond at all, let alone from a video from 6 months ago. My girlfriend just started taking Lexapro so the information is appreciated
I ve been taking escitalopalm 10mg after i quit smoking weed and cigarettes..but i think i'm having these side effects
I take Lexapro and don't have many of these side effects. Actually, the only one I have is a little of arrithmia sometimes, but I think it's because of anxiety, not Lexapro.
Appreciate you sharing your experience with this drug.
Isn't that the reason for taking it?
@@reneeanderson7459 exactly! I take Lexapro to treat it and it works well...
They gave me that to take, but I know once you get on antidepressants it's brutal to get off to the point you'll have to get back on. I'm just so scared of it after withdrawing from Ativan. It's been four years now and suddenly anxiety has decided to rule my life again which I never had to begin with.
@@reneeanderson7459 are you better now?
Migraine, dizziness, and extreme nausea on day 1. I was prescribed 10 mg for hot flashes and would rather have hot flashes than the side effects of Lexapro I've experienced,
Peabody, How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Muscle stiffness and racing thoughts.
True & funny at the same time.
Does anxiety or depression cause numbness in the brain??? Specially in the frontal lobe even though you're perfectly calm.
Yes that is perfectly normal it will go away with time they key is accepting the anxiety by letting it be there. It may be intense but it will pass over time keep living your life and do everything you would do without anxiety and eventually it will pass!
Ik it's hard, but change your diet and go on walks... you have to break the chains so to speak...
Can escitalopram rais blood sugar
Only been on it for almost two weeks I had nausea for two days but now I’m just sleepy all day lol hope these are the only side effects for me
How are you now?
I’m curious too.
Nope theres way more side effects, like weight gain, and loss of libido/sex drive. Then theres the permanent side effect with no cure called PSSD (post ssri sexual dysfunction) It will rob your soul, and destroy your life
I take lexapro for a month then stop because I don't like taking medication I only take it because I been getting anxiety attacks soon as I stop taking lexapro it comes back
I just started taking Lexapro yesterday, I took it around 10:50pm since alot of people experience drowsiness, I woke up at 3:50am sweating, shaking, my heart rate was up enough to wake me up, I was still tired, but I couldn't go back to sleep because every time I closed my eyes to dream myself to sleep everything was weird and vivid, so I didn't go to sleep till 6am, my 3yr old woke up at 7:30 though so 🤣🤣🤣
How are you feeling now?
Update?
I just got prescribed Lexipro for my anxiety but after watching this I’m having major anxiety about taking the medication now….. idk what to do
Update? Did u take
@@jcbanbury I did it’s been about a month now, had bad insomnia and dizziness for the first couple weeks but it’s been fine for about 2 weeks. Not sure if it’s working though since I had 2 anxiety attacks today
@@BeastyBoyz94 how about now? Did it help? Did you keep taking it?
This makes me NOT want to start this drug
Unfortunately, a lot of drugs used to treat mental illness have a long string of side effects and many have a black box warning.These decisions will then have to be made together with your respective health care providers.
Omg, now I’m more worry about taking this medication. I’m using Sertraline but now I have to take Lexapro.
Please do not!!! I took this medicine a few years ago and still have side effects I wish I never took it I'm much worse right now :(
@@EvanDavid93 thank you for letting me know. I’ve been stressing trying to figure it out
@@EvanDavid93 what are your side effects
Yea what side effects
Can esticalopram rais blood sugar level.
In less than !% of cases can cause altered glucose levels and hypoglycemia.
I have no side effects with lexapro except muscle cramps and different sized pupils...should I notify my doctor
After how long you begin to see improvement.. i am taking it for 4 weeks now but there is no improvement yet
This music got me dancin despite the serious topic😂
ty!
I have anxiety &panic disorder and going through depression. I just started this on 10mg pill (its the small round one)
About 1 week now.
The first day I took it I had racing mind/thoughts. My mind was very awake I Couldn’t sleep that night.
The next day I had regular mind, if anything- it was actually quieter than usual. Haven’t had extremely negative thoughts as before.
I still get anxious or have moment where I start get emotional and sad. But I have easier time getting myself to listen to the positive thoughts instead.
One thing I noticed is that lately food has been tasting differently or grosser than usual.
Certain foods at least.
I had some cookies and cream icecream and it had the slight taste of cotton candy.
I had a bowl of cereal with milk, and the Milk tasted grosser than I usually find it to be (I generally don’t like milk much but this time tasted worse, and no it wasnt expired.)
I think I also noticed I can smell more with my nose. Scents are stronger to me now. I noticed my own scent and it can be a little strong so I have been taking more showers cause of it.
R u still taking it ?
I have been on 20 mg for 11 months and went cold turkey three days ago.. Wow , coming off of it is a nightmare. I can;s sleep , vertigo, extreme dry mouth, feel sick, cant eat, could not even remember my own address, bed spins with out drinking etc.. Can you tell me when I can expect to feel a little better? Thank you Dr
It is different from person to person....from a couple of days to a couple of weeks.Did you talk to your Doctor? I hope you did as a titration from 20 to 10 mg would have been advised and the probably every other day to minimize your symptoms you described.I would ask you to discuss with your Physician as she or he is better versed with you medical hx as well as medication hx.
I take 5 mg escitaloparm morning and the night i take lorazepam 1 mg after that I’m still not sleeping
Long term use of benzodiazepines such as lorazepam can lead to physical dependence. This means that your body develops a tolerance for the medication. Over time, you might need higher doses of the medication to have the same effect.Howver, the you are faced with increased side effects as with most medications side effects are dose dependant.Discuss alternatives with your health care provider.
10 days in here. Very tired.
I take it in the morning. 10mg. Will this go away?
How are you feeling now.. did your medicine work for you and after how long?
I’ve been taking it for nearly two years. I think I’m going to get off it
be careful you dont want to become another victim of PSSD (post ssri sexual dysfunction)
I wish a doctor did ECG before sending me this medicine. I know most antidepressants cause a long QT but nobody warned me. They just prescribed it. Now 15 years later and different dosages I didn’t know I had this caused by this medicine. It is a good medicine but sadly the effects on the heart aren’t good. I have a genetically healthy heart but have this side affect. I consider to change it but not sure what.. feels like a nightmare to find an antidepressant that won’t cause this again.
Question. If someone has insomnia, energy increase , loss of appetite and weight loss on 5 mgs and has been taking it for a few months Would the increase to 10 mgs worsen the side effects or allow the medicine to work better and allow for the anxiety to lessen. ?
Usually side effects are dose dependant, that is higher the dose more prevalent the side effects.The symptoms you described did you get them after you started the medication or are some of them anxiety related before commencing the anti-depressant.
@@ThinkYourHealth Thanks for the reply. Yes , they were anxiety related before. I have found with lamictol at 50 mgs alone has helped. The only thing is that Lamictol, causes a little laziness.
Was on 10mg of Lexapro for 1.5 months and developed acid reflux and burping like a dragon. Stopped today and it went away.
I had a bad drug experience with cannabis and had cannabis induced phycosis. Ever since then I can’t stop obsessing on it thinking it gave me mental illness or something. The most realistic explanation is that I have anxiety and possible ocd, I’ve been considering trying lexapro that I was prescribed. However I’m very scared to take it and I’m scared that it will take my emotions or affect me sexuality and that these side effects will not go away after I stop use
Thanks for sharing your experience.Discuss the pros and cons of Lexapro with your Doctor specific to your medical history and symptoms Cannabis use causes transient acute psychosis (cannabis-induced psychosis) in some users. Whether this can lead to an underlying psychiatric illness is still unclear.
Bro i also had an extremely bad experience with weed and then over the next few weeks a lot of the things i felt when i was high manifested into physical anxiety symptoms 24/7 . That happened 2 years ago and I’ve been on lexapro ever since
@@chase5415 can you share your Lexapro experience with me?... ive been prescribed, but I too am recovering with Marijuana... ik it's funny to most... but I have so much induced anxiety because I don't smoke anymore... weed was such a big factor of my life of 30 yrs... no I don't smoke anymore, and I'm afraid to take meds for my depression and anxiety... im gonna start taking 5 mgs, but honestly the side effects terrify me...
@@marcosgarcia-3696 My experience has been great once my body got used to it. Hold it out 4-6 weeks and you’ll feel perfectly normal again. I experienced every single side effect in the book for the first couple weeeks and they slowly tapered off over the course of 4-6 weeks but you HAVE to stick with it. It gets better before it gets worse. First few weeks i felt like i wanted to die but it’s worth it in the end, you can function and go to work etc. but you feel like crap when you do it. Is worth it in the end tho.
Is it possible that taking this med cause constipation? I experienced constipation now. I am in 3weeks now taking this med.
It can cause constipation in 3-6% of cases.
Juan Isa, Try to stick to the lowest mg. How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
I took it for about 6 months after being diagnosed with postpartum depression/anxiety.... worked for about the first 3 months then slowly stopped working.
I just started.
you doctor normally should give you higher dosage whether its SSRI or benzos , i had the same experience and i had to go up to 20 mg , after 1 year of usage , i had to do an additional 3 months to taper off drugs slowly
@@diaeb000 after that did u feel any side effects ?
@@Leggs013 did it work?
I tried lexapro a few times. I had wild side effects not listed or talked about by anyone. Even my doctor does not understand my side effects. My side effects were an extreme increase of sex drive. I felt Amazing, happy carefree for the first 6-8 hours after day one of my first dose (after doctor said it would take weeks to start working). After the first 6-8 hours of taking my first dose and had a horrible crash. Feelings of extreme fear, dread and as if I kept getting ‘stuck’ in the moment unable to move or focus away from just staring off in to the distance. Episodes of tunnel vision and panic which lasted a few minutes at a time. I was on 10mg 5mg and even split the 5mg in half to 2.5mg. All of which produced the same great feeling when I first took it followed by the horrible crash I described above. Has anyone else experienced this? It’s an amazing drug for the first several hours and then it all goes down hill. Maybe it would help to take more when I feel the crash, but I don’t want to be constantly in fear of a crash and chasing it with more pills.
That’s funny, I just experienced the worst panic attack in my entire life last night from lexapro. Everyone is different however, but I definitely will not be using this anymore. All it does is cause panic for me
@@joejoeb1ue620 I tried it and experienced extreme side effects. Within 15 minutes of taking the drug, I had a headache. It made my mind feel "numb" where I was no longer anxious but also felt somwaht subdued, but it seemed like it was helping. I feel asleep, and then 9 hours from taking I had a psychadelic experience there is hard to describe, but my mind felt stuck on a thought. I became nauseaus and everything was blur after then and I blacked out. When I came out, I felt like I was poisoned and I was going to have a heart attack. I spent the night in the hospital. And that was only after a single 10mg dosage. I will never try Lexapro again.
Hello! I’ve been on Lexapro 5mg for 2 weeks. I was told to up it to 10mg but I know it can take almost a month to notice a change.
Is it a bad thing that I want to stay on 5mg to see if I notice a difference before upping it to 10?
Would have that conversation with the prescribing physician.Obviously some of the effect is dose related.There is no contraindication to staying at a lower dose if you health care provider is in agreement.With some of our patients, esecially if they are elderly we keep them at the lowest dose before making any changes.
I’m not a Physician but form someone who has been on it and tried to get off- if you feel good at 5mg I wouldn’t see a reason why you would need to increase. Also, if you ever decide you want to taper off of it it will be much easier to go from 5mg vs 10mg
Notaste algo en 5mg? Soy muy sensible a los efectos secundarios
Kristin, It is best to stay with 5 mg as they are not habit forming without side effects. Be determined not to increase to 10.mg. How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Been on 5 mgs for 2 weeks now, and I can confirm the constant yawning and bruising lol
I experienced that also on the same dosage. It was a blowout experience for me. First I was feeling some favorable changes and next I had a several side effects the first day. Yawning, anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, blurry vision and nightmares. I said no more of these demons in a bottle for me, no more.
@@reneeanderson7459 are you still taking lexapro?
@@reneeanderson7459 i took half of a 20 mg pill not even half... Felt like I was loosing it. Yawning couldn't sleep still have hard time with insomnia. I gave the pills to my daughter and told her to trash them. It was horrible. My anxiety worsened. Then the brain zaps
..no thank you. I will find a healthier way to cure my anxiety brought on by covid
@@samadtk ...No I'm not. The side effects outweighed the issues I was trying to medicate. I quit while I was ahead, but even now some of those side effects still exist off and on. Imagine how it would be if I'd stayed on them for months or years and wanted to stop. Once you start on anti depressants longterm the game never ends even when you stop taking them.
@@reneeanderson7459 I'm taking Lexapro 5mg past 11 days. For social anxiety. Could I stop
Wanted to know about its long term side effects say 30 to 40 years
The older you get the the higher the chances of adverse side effects esp. with higher doses.Unless, you have a good reason to be on an antidepressant for several years the goal is to be on this type of medication for the shortest amount of time for maximum benefit, in most cases, I would say 6-9 months.The side effects I discussed in the video . Increased side effects from antidepressant use in the elderly are thought to be due to changes in hepatic metabolism with aging, concurrent medical conditions, and drug-drug interactions.
@@ThinkYourHealth I've been on this off and on for over 15 years I'm screwed lol. Without it I develop full blown Cushing's syndrome which makes me more miserable (no dr I've ever talked to knows anything about pseudo cushing's or how to treat it properly). On it, I think it's causing constant hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, dry mouth (always thirsty), REM suppression, and worse insomnia....not sure what to do
@@breklein3338 Wow... I get so tired on it...
@@breklein3338 Try your best to stick to the lowest mg which usually do not have major side effects. . How are you now? In life there are only 2 problems--mind and the body. To feel better reduce negative thoughts and overthinking. Your breathing is closely related to the brain [mind] and gives good relief from stress-anxiety. To relax sit on a chair or lie down, neck straight, eyes closed and observe the sensations of your incoming--outgoing breath at the entrance of the nostrils for 5-10-15 minutes or more. Don’t fight your thoughts. With daily practice the mind will relax. No deep breathing needed. Observe your breath sensations when taking a walk, before sleep, in college, at work, when reading, etc. Like me, make this a lifetime daily habit to have a better life. Reduce negative social media, take morning sunlight walks and avoid constipation as it affects the mind instantly. Best wishes--Counsellor.
Hello I started taking this pill six months ago well after two weeks I had no sex drive my wife was pissed so I stoped cold turkey no problems performing in like two days .so I recently began taking again and on six days not working again I will never take another one of theses pills again it also makes me sweat bad dry mouth and nausea the first hour or two after o take it I’d rather get angry than not be able to perform so anyone taking this good luck but I’m done thanks dr for all the great insight
Sounds like you may have fallen victim to PSSD (post SSRI sexual dysfunction)
Please dr can i start taking lexapro 20mg at first time
Depending on what medications patients are on an appropriate starting dose can be 10mg or 20mg.Lower doses are sometimes chosen for a variety of reasons including minimizing drug drug interactions and the age of patients.
I'm too afraid of having any more side effects before or after. I suffered four years with Ativan withdrawals and I guess the anxiety is here to stay. I guess I'm damned if I do or don't.😒
The insomnia is making me giving up on this medication. I've been taking it for 4 days now and I haven't slept at all. I feel exhausted but I just can't sleep.
I have heard it goes away in a month or so. Keep giving it a chance:) For me it just wasn't the fit for my chemistry. Good luck and hang in there. You're never alone
Talk to your Doctor about taking the medication in the morning.