Re: Learnins 'bout Lexapro

Posted by BLKVETTES on August 31, 2003, at 14:31:39

In reply to Re: Learnins 'bout Lexapro , posted by OnTheRoad on August 31, 2003, at 13:29:01

> To All-
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> New here, been readin with y'all for a full week now. Only fair to make an introduction.
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> I'm a textbook Case Study in depression. Onset in '81 when my wife left. Hit rock bottom, finally "gave in" to the "crutch" of meds. Those were the bad old days, my new friends, and them were some WICKED side effects. The SSRIs are a whole new planet.
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> I tried 'em all, found Effexor is the one for me. Been on it forever, and I'll take it to the day I die.
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> As for ay bias that may appear, I'm an open book, only too eager to share. I write ads for a major pharmaceuitical company...and their product didn't work for me. I'm sellin' nothin but the promise of brighter tomorrows to people near rock bottom.
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> Which brings me to you.
> My own brother is now in a serious battle for his sanity, but his problem is OCD. I pushed and pushed and got him to see a doc, The Rx he got was Lexapro and I'm trying to stay on top...and I truly need YOUR help.
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> He's been on it a week at 10mg and he's ready to quit...and I'm hammering away, telling him the effects aren't kickin in yet.
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> What IS kickin' in are side effects...or perhaps his own subliminal battle to "avoid crutches". We've all been there.
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> HIS COMPLAINTS seem new to me-- Dry mouth and constipation. Reminds me of those nasty old days. Can anyone shed some light?
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> Many thanks, and I apologize for the long-winded intro. But this seems to be a civil and supportive group.
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> -OnTheRoad
Hi there I had constipation and a dry mouth also. These are very common complaints with all kinds of meds. It all went away dont remember how long it took though. Have him buy something to move things along. Check with the pharmacist to make sure it is safe though with his med. We preach drink a lot of water here also. Sounds like what he is complaining about are very minor side effects. TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE

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