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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.
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.
Any suggestions on how I can find energy to start walking more?
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?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?Thanks in advance?
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!
Posted by BobM on May 10, 2003, at 19:22:14
In reply to Re: Switching from Luvox to Lexapro » BobM, posted by Okpolosi on May 10, 2003, at 14:27:23
I use to take Luvox at 11PM but I will take Lexapro earlier and see if that helps.
Thanks for the hints.
Posted by Bill L on May 12, 2003, at 9:31:11
In reply to Switching from Luvox to Lexapro, posted by BobM on May 10, 2003, at 13:02:47
This is going to sound dumb, but try taking some dark chocolate (not milk chocolate) when you need energy. It has good health effects on blood pressure and cholesterol and also gives energy. I take Lexapro (20 mg per day) and also an ounce of dark chocolate each day. I have no energy problem.
Posted by BobM on May 12, 2003, at 21:17:37
In reply to Re: Switching from Luvox to Lexapro, posted by Bill L on May 12, 2003, at 9:31:11
I am still yo yo effect with the energy. I will give it a try. Thanks.
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