LOL - I have wondered if that was what your initials stood for

There really are not that many of us around with this spelling. Mine is my first and middle name.

Two popular singers spell their names the same way though. Lee Ann Rhimes and Lee Ann Womack. I just do not know if there is a space between lee and ann in either of their names.

Well, I just took my first dose of Lexapro. I split it and took 5mg. I was thinking I'd take half dose for a few days. We'll see what happens.

Lee Ann

Lee Ann
I've been on Lexapro for about a year. It's been most helpful. I had to start really slow because I would fall asleep just sitting down. I started 5mg at night for a couple weeks. Moved to 5mg in the morning. for a couple more. 5mg in am and 2-1/2mg in pm, for a week. Then 5 and 5 for a week. Finally am up to 10mg in the morning and life is good! BTW, no weight gain for me either.

Much success.

Thanks so much Beth. This is so encouraging. I took 5mgs a while ago and now I think I should have taken it this evening. I want to go back to sleep. I am a slight bit dizzy too.

Thank you for telling me what your schedcual was working up to a full dose. I LOVE my MS doctor but she is not good about working me up to a full dose of anything.

Can Advil be taken with Lexapro? I take Advil to help with my Avonex side effects.

Lee Ann

I don't know anything about this drugs, but just wanted to say I hope it does what it should.

Good luck!

Cherie

Lex is one of several ADs my neuro had me try for pain. I did not do well with it, and after I got off it took weeks before I felt normal again. It was the worst of all the ADs I tried, and I swore it would be the last.

Your results may vary - and I hope you do just fine.

i've been on lexapro for some time and tolerate it well.
i has helped me feel better. i've been very stable on it.
without side effects too.

it usually can take several wks for an antidepressant med to work.
i would try for 2-3 wks. but, if you don't feel well please call your dr's office.

most all meds come with long information about possible side effects. everything but the kitchen sink.

and, yes you can take advil with it. no problem.
you can also talk to your pharmacist about med Q's.

good luck. i hope you do well.

I really hope I do ok with it. I hate trying different medications and dealing with their side effects.

So far today things are fine. I am just a bit sleepy. I am going to take my pill tomorrow before bed instead of in the morning.

Lee Ann