Posted by oldhand on November 6, 2003, at 22:58:21
In reply to Re: lexapro side effects - numbness, posted by MissB on November 6, 2003, at 21:10:48
> Oh, thank goodness! Not that we're going through this obviously, but I thought I was going nuts. I've been debating all day about going to see a Dr. I should I know, but with no insurance and no job the money thing really is a problem. I've really been scared so I WILL go to the Dr., but where do you go when you have no health insurance?
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> > I've been having a similar side effect. My lips always feel half numb, like I've just eaten really spicy food or something. It's that kind of pins and needles numb. But whatever it is, it's probably caused by or related to the same thing you're having. At least we know we're not alone or making things up!
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Hi you two!
Please call a pharmacist or doctor about your side effect of numbness, perhaps you have an allnight pharmacy in your town?
Also check about help with prescriptions with your Community Mental Health System. There are also prescription programs from pharmaceutical companies to help. Contact the local Department of Job and Family Services (formerly Human Services here in Ohio). A good way to start is to call a local resource line. They may be able to send you directly where you need to go rather than making alot of calls or trips. Just a word from an old social worker who can't help but send resources and good thoughts your way.
PS-I am taking 20mg Lexapro and added Wellbutrin XL about two months ago. I am doing well with this combo and encourage all the "newbies" to take heart, the SE's do diminish or disappear.
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