Posted by shadows721 on June 13, 2004, at 21:14:02
In reply to Lexapro is hell, yep me again. Not getting better., posted by Impermanence on June 12, 2004, at 21:20:23
I am just wondering if the pdoc is increasing this med too fast. I would think with each increase there would be an adjustment. I initially started out on Buspar, because I didn't want a drug hard to withdraw from. It makes you dizzy upon the 1st 1/2 hour and then it pass. It feel like a weak antidepressant. Then, I added the 5 mg of Lexapro. I went through many weeks of stomach trouble and that yawning thing. I felt calmer, but sick. But, I was so darn sick with depression I couldn't function. I stuck with it no matter what. Then, the doc kicked it up to 10 mg. and added Seroquel to help me sleep. That stuff really works. Recently, a neurologist added Topamax low dose to help with a tremor and back pain. That has made me a human during PMS.
My point is Lexapro alone wasn't enough for me. I have tried to get off Buspar, but the anxiety increased ten fold. Another point, I would make adjustments with this med no faster than every month.
But, I can honestly tell you it doesn't sound like you are functioning very well and suffering too much. I think something should be added to the Lexapro like Buspar or a mood stabilizer If that doesn't work, I think a whole new drug maybe in order. Please don't settle for this state. This isn't healthy for you. It's sounds too like it might have lifted the depression a little bit and there is rage under it. That's just my feelings. Please keep me posted about any changes. I care to hear about you.
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