Lexamil Side Effects

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1	Marion Says: Report Abuse Sunday, 11/2/2008 9:26:25 AM I have been on it for 5 days for anxiety/depression connected with menopause - feel ok although couple of small side effects, dont exactly know what to expect. it is a new drug described by my doc as being cleaner than previous ones and very effective
2	Verwon Says: [Moderator] Tuesday, 11/18/2008 7:29:44 AM Lexamil contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, commonly sold in the U.S. under the brand name Lexapro. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, sexual dysfunction and weight gain. http://www.prescriptiondrug-info.com/drug_details.asp?title=Escitalopram&page=1005986&ad=true
3	Pam Says: Report Abuse Thursday, 11/27/2008 11:52:55 PM I've been on Lexamil for four days now. Found that it is making a difference. I have had weight gain though.
4	Elaine Says: Report Abuse Friday, 12/12/2008 1:45:22 AM I have been on a daily 5mg dosage of lexamil for two weeks for pms related anxiety and depression. I am 23 years old and found a severe drop in my sex drive and i have put on at least 2 kg. Not worth it if you ask me - will look for natural pms relivers!!!!
5	Verwon Says: [Moderator] Saturday, 12/13/2008 7:20:38 AM Yes, those are normal side effects of these types of drugs. Natural remedies, however, can have just as many side effects, if not more, so please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
6	Philoz Says: Report Abuse Sunday, 12/21/2008 8:43:44 AM Yes, I am on lexamil for 2 days but I amazed of its effectiveness as I feel a difference. Before i was slipping downhill to a depressive episode of depression. I was hopeless, helpless and oversensory. However, I am scared if it makes one gain weight. What can I do to limit this weight gain?
7	Meg Says: Report Abuse Friday, 1/9/2009 9:29:57 PM I started Lexamil one day and i felt more depressed suicidal i was crying the whole day the doctor told me to just carry on my body will adjust
8	Annie Says: Report Abuse Wednesday, 1/14/2009 11:26:52 AM been on lexamil 20 mg for 5 months now and great. i have been on other antidepresents 7 years
9	Philoz Says: Report Abuse Saturday, 1/17/2009 4:41:17 AM I am on lexamil 10 mg mane but my libido has dropped severely. what can i do now? please help.
10	Verwon Says: [Moderator] Monday, 1/19/2009 8:20:54 AM It is a normal side effect for antidepressants to affect your sex-drive, if it is becoming a real problem for you, then please speak to your doctor.
11	Marnus Says: Report Abuse Wednesday, 1/28/2009 5:34:45 AM Ive been on lexamil for 5 months now..is working great, no change in sex drive, allthough I seem to be gaining weight quite fast. Was very nauseas the first few days, couldnt sleep, couldnt eat, and almost died from anxiety...but after the first week I could really feel it working. Works great if combined with a diet with alot of chillies in it (releases serotonin) and obviously exercise.
12	Verwon Says: [Moderator] Wednesday, 1/28/2009 10:58:43 AM Weight gain is an unfortunate, but normal side effect of almost all antidepressant medications. Anyone else have experience using this medication?
13	Philoz Says: Report Abuse Thursday, 1/29/2009 3:19:35 AM Thank you guys for your inputs,however, as a married man I cannot compromise my marriage due to low libido because it was was serious with me.I dicided to discontinue it. Another problem was bad toothache for which lexamil was a culprit.I discovered that from the internet. Surely, after its dicontinuation the toothache stopped. I am fine without lexamil.Before, I was helpless and hopeless and scared of life.But now all that ceased after two weeks taking awful lexamil.
14	Philoz Says: Report Abuse Thursday, 1/29/2009 3:23:32 AM Thank you guys for your inputs,however, as a married man I cannot compromise my marriage due to low libido because it was ve serious with me.I dicided to discontinue it. Another problem was bad toothache for which lexamil was a culprit.I discovered that from the internet. Surely, after its dicontinuation the toothache stopped. I am fine without lexamil.Before, I was helpless and hopeless and scared of life.But now all that ceased after two weeks taking this notorious lexamil.
15	Sandra Says: Report Abuse Tuesday, 2/10/2009 4:49:41 AM does anyone know exactly why anti-depressants causes wieght gain. I have started an excersice program, and I have lost quite a few centimetres already, however, started Lexamil 2 days ago and, I am not certain that I want to continue after all the hard work of losing the extra kilos.
16	Verwon Says: [Moderator] Tuesday, 2/10/2009 1:10:16 PM No one knows exactly why or how any prescription drugs cause the side effects that they do. They are not always experienced by everyone that takes them, some people don't have any at all, so please consult your doctor before deciding to discontinue a medication due to fear of possible side effects.
17	Marnus Says: Report Abuse Tuesday, 2/10/2009 11:08:06 PM I don't think people should discontinue lexamil just because they have a fear of weight gain. Then you just have to exercise more. If I miss two days of taking my meds, I'm back to my old lonely self again. So it seems these people don't really need lexamil, if they can give it up so quickly.
18	Kim Says: Report Abuse Monday, 3/2/2009 6:07:33 AM well i must say i am on lexamil for a month now and i lost 7 kg.... so i do think it dif with everyone......so dont think of stopping because of gaining weight....you will lose it aventually.
19	Lo Says: Report Abuse Thursday, 3/26/2009 7:22:00 AM Have been using lexamil with great success for about 5 months. for the first time in years i am not comfort eating and have actually lost a great deal of weight. hiehaaaaaaaaaaaaa
20	Mandy Says: Report Abuse Wednesday, 4/15/2009 7:30:09 AM I was on lexamil for 6 months and after about a month started feeling like my old self, I did not renew my script after the 7th month as I felt as good as new.I have been off of Lexamil for 2 months and I feel worse than before. I am going back to the doctor this evening. Lexamil definately affected my sex drive, but it was worth it to feel human again and to be able to get out of bed. I do want to know though, if I will ever be able to live without it, AM I EVER GOING TO FEEL NORMAL NATURALLY???
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