Lexapro (Escitalopram) -Day One

[Melrb]

So one full day on the Lexapro. My doctor told me it would make me feel "weird", and she was sure right. Feel very tired and zero I mean zero appetite. I haven't eaten all day even though my stomach is growling. I know it'll take a couple weeks to take full effect but still hope it's sooner than later.

[Agora1]

Hi Melrb, that feeling won't last forever. You need to give it time to change the chemicals in your brain that will make you feel good. I've been on Lexapro for 5 years and it was the best decision my doctor made for me. 4-6 weeks should have you feeling like a new person. xx

[Melrb in reply to Agora1]

Thanks. My mom was on it for a long time she said too so I just need to get through this beginning stage. But I'll probably update weekly maybe. Kinda makes me feel better just putting it out there.

[Agora1 in reply to Melrb]

Update as often as you feel a need to. Your mom having been on the same medication is an added support for you as well. I'm here anytime you need that extra little reassurance. xx

[Melrb in reply to Agora1]

That's what my doctor said since she was on it its promising for me. But thank you so much.

[Mark1256]

give it time. like 4 weeks or more. I am on it now and it gets better for sure. I have been on it for like 3 plus weeks and today was a bit of a challenge but I know it does get better. You made a good decision to try it.

[Melrb in reply to Mark1256]

I'm trying so hard to stick with it. I hate the side effects. My mom was on it probably 15 years ago and she said she took it for a long time. I just want to get past this beginning phase. Also I'm really like worried it's gonna mess my brain up? Is that my anxiety maybe? Lol

[Mark1256 in reply to Melrb]

yes. no doubt. wont mess up your brain. Been on it before and the first few weeks can be difficult but not every day. Dont forget your feeling the GAD and that makes you second guess everything. Go with the flow and it will help you. Takes time to start feeling the good effects but think positive and keep yourself in a trustful positive frame of mind as much as possible. Remember, anxiety is a lie. Keep us updated and take it at the same time every day after food.

[Melrb in reply to Mark1256]

Thank you, that's very reassuring.

[DeeM3]

Works great for me! I didn’t want to eat either and remember thinking that weight gain is a side effect...obviously not at this rate. Fast forward six months...I want to eat EVERYTHING 🤦🏻‍♀️😂. Feels good to eat again on a non nervous stomach!

[Melrb in reply to DeeM3]

I just took it for the third night and it just makes me feel strange. Hoping this will stop soon.

[DeeM3 in reply to Melrb]

It will. I don’t even remember it now. I did adjust my dose and made it lower and now do 5mg morn 5 night works well for me.

[Melrb in reply to DeeM3]

Hmm maybe I should get the 5mg instead because my doctor just started me off with the 10mg. And I take it at night because it makes me tired and gives me like weird vision changes.

[Amytat]

How are you feeling on it hun aa I'm.on day 3 and its worst than ever