I have been on Lexapro for almost a year now and have never had a problem with it. If I miss a dose or 2 though I can tell so I try my best to keep up with it. Has anyone heard of Cellexa? (sp?)

Susan

Hi Greenjeans!

I tried Lexapro when my neuro first RX'd anti-depressants for me. It had a bad effect on me because it gave me so much energy I couldn't rest. I also started having panic attacks from it. So the neuro switched me to Zoloft that did a much better job.

At the time I was having therapy after my Dad died. The psychologist said that Lexapro sort of gives you a caffeine-like kick, and might be best for someone with just depression.

The Zoloft has more of a calming effect and can level you out if you have a combination of depression and anxiety.

It made sense to me by the way I responded to the two meds.

I don't know if this is the case with you or not though, just thought I'd mention it.

I hope you get some good results soon!

Morning all,
Appreciate all the comments! Today I awoke feeling like a mac truck hit. Seems like the longer I take it, the worse I feel. At first it really made a difference. I do have the anxiety mixed with depression and lexapro is supposed to be for both....but....Don't know why I feel crummy! I see the doctor tomorrow, maybe he'll have a better plan, or comfort me that this shall pass. I'm going to take it tonight instead of this morning....

Enjoy your day everybody!!

I started Lexapro about 2 1/2 months ago and have not had any bad side effects from it. I was feeling the depression coming on around the Holiday's and I didn't want to do anything or even get out of bed. I was BLAH!

It took about 4 weeks before I noticed a change in my depression and now I feel better. It's not a cure all but it has really helped me.

I take my pill when I wake up in the morning. I have extreme fatigue and migraines with my MS normally so I can't tell that is has made them any worse. I have been on Zoloft in the past and tolerated it well also.

The generic Lexapro is so cheap and that's a big thing for me being on Medicare D.

Maybe if you give it a few more weeks, it will kick in and you will feel better. I hope so.

What is the generic Lexapro? I was told by one dr. that there wasn't a generic for it.

My PCP started me off with name brand samples of Lexapro for 2 weeks and then I started the generic which is for Lexapro and Celexa called Citalopram 40MG. My PCP knows I only have Medicare part D so she tries to give me all generic meds since I'm so poor.

I don't have insurance and the Lexapro costs almost $100 a month. I've been paying it because I've had success with it and was afraid to try something else. Neuro suggested Celexa and I can get it through the MS Clinic for $5. I get so confused with all these meds! But when it comes to AD's I want to be careful about changing. I appreciate the info. and by the way.....I'm poor too!

Susan

Susan,

We aren't really poor, we just don't have any money. We can't help it because this MS thing is very expensive.

I have been living on Social Security since 1993. I have told all of my doctor's that I can't afford the expensive meds and I must have either have generic or Patient Courtesy for free from the Pharmaceutical Companies.

I was really embarrased at first but when I had to stop work and start living on SSDI there was no coverage for medication. There were no affordable supplemental plans for anyone but the elderly retired and my company didn't offer coverage since I was only 40ish and not considered "retired".

I discovered during a conversation with my Cardioligist years ago that he had no idea how much the drugs cost. I clued him in and he is the one that told me not to feel bad about my finances and to let the doctors know. He was the first doctor to go directly to the Pharmaceutical Company to get my heart medication for free.

I think you should get the generic Celexa for $5.00. My PCP knew I had been on Zoloft a few years ago and that doctor gave me samples so I wouldn't have to pay. My current PCP said she thought Lexapro generic would be the best for me and she knew it was generic and cheap. I got mine refilled today and my co pay was $6.00 through Medicare D.

We need all the help we can get. Good luck. I hope the Lexapro works as well for you as it does for me.

Thanks for all the advice DOCTORS

My Doc said to cut it in half, and take at night

Who needs doc's when I have you

LOL!!!!

Susan~~ Celexa is the newer form (derivitive) of Lexapro only w/fewer side effects. I was on it, and it helped me.

I now take EffexorXR, but the Celexa did not give me any side effects at all.

Good luck all!