Posted by Okpolosi on May 10, 2003, at 14:27:23
In reply to Switching from Luvox to Lexapro, posted by BobM on May 10, 2003, at 13:02:47
> Thr drugstore says Luvox can not be ordered anymore.
> Luvox has worked good for me more or less.
> The Doctor put me on Lexapro, 10 MG.
> I also take .5 MG XANAX
> I noticed immediately fatigue, insomnia, sweats and no libido,
> worse than Prozac.These SE's usually go away after 2-3 weeks.
> I am used to walking 3-4 miles a day and now can barely get enough energy to
> go to work or walk a mile. Questions:
>
> A previous post indicated taken the drug at 5PM, does this help you get some sleep?
>
> I am getting up 2 times a night and at 4:00 am and just laying there.
>
I take Lex at 2-3PM and go to sleep easily at 11PM, sleep soundly, or if I wake during the night I fall back asleep easily. I have been quite the insomniac for most of my life, and had trouble sleeping during the first few weeks of taking Lex, BUT NOT ANYMORE - THANK YOU LEXAPRO!!!> Any suggestions on how I can find energy to start walking more?
>
I found myself feeling tired too, but if I forced myself to get going, the feeling went away and I actually got energized.> And lets say I stay on this for 6 weeks and I still have all the effects, shouldn't I consider
> the Luvox generic at that time?I did not begin feeling any benefits from Lex until week 9. Six weeks may not be long enough.
> And as for the libido, as a man it is really weird to not have any, zero desire, absolutely no erection, will
> this come back in time or have others seen a permanent effect?
>
Can't speak from personal experience on this one, but have read many posts here about Wellbutrin as a possible solution. Additionally, many have posted that this SE also subsides with time.> Thanks in advance?
>
Hang in there and give the meds a chance, and there are lots of caring people here to give you support and encouragement.BEST OF LUCK to you!
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