Going Off Lexapro...Lets See What Happens!!
#107324 - 09/21/04 02:55 PM
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Shell Marr
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I started on 10mg of Lexapro the end of May it took about 2 weeks to get used to it. But I felt so much better.... I also started my new diet (new way of life) and going to the gym at the same time. About a month or so into if I notice the libido issue.... so, Dr cut me back to 5mg per day thinking IF that even helped it would be better then going OFF and trying another since they will ALL effect the libido to some extent.... I did really well on 5mg but the libido is still a MAJOR issue for both Shane & I. 
Actually I JUST talked to my Dr TODAY on the phone about going off of them to see how I do...thinking HOPEFULLY the new way of life and exercise are REALLY the reason I'm feeling so much better and not the pill. We will see. I will be taking only 5mg Wed, Fri, & Sun and then I will stop and see how I do. If I have tummy issues he wants me to JUMP right back on the 5mg per day. He said it should take about a week for it to be out of my system and IF I'm going to have problems it more then likely would happen within 2-3 weeks.
I wanted to do this ASAP so I still have time to start back up if needed BEFORE Fall Sprawl.
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Edited by Shell Marr (09/21/04 02:56 PM)
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Good Luck Shell
I hope it goes well. <<<<<<<<HUGS>>>>>>>
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Thanks Heather.... I WANT feeling back!!  
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Shell, Lexapro is an AD right? In any case, going off ANY med is GREAT and I'm SO PROUD OF YOU for taking such good care of yourself! HURRAY SHELL!!!!!!!! *hugs*
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Ruchie
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Yes Ruchie is it a AD.... I can't wait to get off of it.... then afte that I just have one more BP pill to get off of.... hopefully the end of Oct!! 
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Great news Shell! I don't want to scare or upset you, not at all! But, I was on Lexapro for almost a year and had a HELL of a time stopping it! I had the worlds worst headache, and I don't get headaches for 2 weeks straight! I had a really hard time adjusting, I had major shakes and felt terrible. I was so paranoid, I could hardly leave the house. Now, I have been on many different AD's and I'm currently on zoloft (which I feel kills the libido worse, not good when trying to get pregnant!  ) so I really do think I have a chemical imbalance or something and just really need to be on a AD. It sounds like you are much more "balanced" than I am without the meds so hopefully, you will do just fine! Just wanted to let you know, just as there is a getting used to it period, it goes the same why when you stop it!!
Congradulations on the healthy new life style and all the weight you have lost, your looking wonderful! 
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Thank Michele for the heads up.... the libido is the BIGGEST reason I'm going off of it.... I think I'm lucky that I have only been taking 5mg so it will not be such a SHOCK to the system...but I may be wrong.
Shane asked last night...."Your not gonna get all weird like when you started are ya?" LOL I said, "I hope not! "
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Well, that last time I took one was Friday 24th and so far I have not noticed any changes in me whatsoever... not sure about the libido yet... been a little busy! LOL
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