Medication

[BHappiness]

Has anyone tried Lexapro?? My dr tried to prescribe me it, and I’m terrified to take it. I’m currently take 10MG of BuSPar and it doesn’t seem to be doing anything for me...

[Agora1]

BHappiness, I would give Lexapro a try especially that you are on Buspar. It may end up being a good combo together. I've been on Lexapro for 4 years and for me, it has been one of the best meds. Feel great on it, doesn't make you tired and lethargic, brings down the anxiety. I will say that it does give dry mouth but so do most of the other meds.

Your doctor prescribed Lexapro for you knowing your health history. Give it a chance, can take 4-6 weeks to reach full efficacy but well worth it. Good Luck and let us know how you do on it. xx

[BHappiness in reply to Agora1]

I probably should give it a try the only thing I’m terrified of that I’ve heard happen to a couple of people, is sexual dysfunction .... but everyone is different

[Agora1 in reply to BHappiness]

BHappiness, everyone is different in how they respond to medication However...

regarding sexual dysfunction, remember the best sex organ sits between your ears.

It's about what is going on in your head. Hope you give Lexapro a try and start feeling better. x

[morenews]

I took lexapro, was ok. In terms of sexual issue, it is true at the beginning, meaning few first weeks, after that it is fine.

[Loveydovey0519 Ambassador]

I’ve been on lexapro for about 8 years now. Never had any side effects. I know how scary it can be trying something different. However you have to weigh the pros and cons of that. If anxiety and panic are crippling to you like it was for me, I was willing to try anything out and I’m very happy that I did!

[Jane1989]

I have been on lexapro..after having my baby I developed severe anxiety I reckon it was due to delivery complications and health complications after (pre eclampsia). I would never of been and anxious person before my baby being born I was at my wits end and thought I would have to check in someplace..I was eventually forced by family to go on lexapro and was terrified off the side effects..all I experienced was tiredness the 1st few days..and they were a great help to me I have since weaned myself off them. I still get anxiety and I think I can never go back to the carefree person that I was but for now I gave accepted it and am coping with anxiety just fine and for the 1st time in a long while I feel happy again. So as scarey as it may seem weigh up all the pros and cons and for me I just had to take the tablets. Best of luck.