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Posted by Derrick on May 29, 2003, at 11:40:20
Well, not transitioning precisely, because I've been off of Effexor for several months. It seemed to work pretty well @ the time, although I had the famous terrible w/drawal symptoms.
I have gotten emotionally really bad in the last few weeks/months & want to start on something again. One doctor suggested Lexapro, saying it was similar to Effexor, while another said I should stick w/what I "know works."
Has anyone out there gone from Effexor (XR) to Lexapro, or simply taken Lexapro & have anything to say about their experience on it?
Oh yeah, it might seem like a minor thing, but Lexapro samples are readily available to me now, whereas I will have to either wait for or pay for (@ full cost) the Effexor. Actually, I'm a grad student not currently working, so that's kind of a big factor @ the moment.
Thanks!
Posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 14:25:45
In reply to Transitioning to Lexapro, posted by Derrick on May 29, 2003, at 11:40:20
> Well, not transitioning precisely, because I've been off of Effexor for several months. It seemed to work pretty well @ the time, although I had the famous terrible w/drawal symptoms.
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> I have gotten emotionally really bad in the last few weeks/months & want to start on something again. One doctor suggested Lexapro, saying it was similar to Effexor, while another said I should stick w/what I "know works."
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> Has anyone out there gone from Effexor (XR) to Lexapro, or simply taken Lexapro & have anything to say about their experience on it?
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> Oh yeah, it might seem like a minor thing, but Lexapro samples are readily available to me now, whereas I will have to either wait for or pay for (@ full cost) the Effexor. Actually, I'm a grad student not currently working, so that's kind of a big factor @ the moment.
>
> Thanks!
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I have been a Lex for a few weeks and from all that I read it could take up to 9 weeks to see the effects. I'm having a good day today and I am willing to give it time to kick in full strength. I am taking 15 mg and I also take Xanax four times a day. With money being the issue I would go with the Lex. knowing it may be a number of weeks before you feel a diffrence. There is also a thread that started on 5-25 that has a lot of comments regarding Lex. It starts with Re.Difpensol 'lil' jimi. I hope this helps. Best of Luck Tim!
Posted by Mariposa on May 29, 2003, at 19:13:25
In reply to Transitioning to Lexapro, posted by Derrick on May 29, 2003, at 11:40:20
I have been on Lex almost 5 mos. @ 10mg and have GOOD results. There is another Lex thread on this board you should check out.
BEST OF LUCK, WE'RE ALL PULLING FOR YOU!!
Posted by theo on May 30, 2003, at 8:28:18
In reply to Re: Transitioning to Lexapro » Derrick, posted by Mariposa on May 29, 2003, at 19:13:25
Did you start taking Lexapro at 10mg?
Posted by Derrick on May 30, 2003, at 9:43:56
In reply to Re: Transitioning to Lexapro » Mariposa, posted by theo on May 30, 2003, at 8:28:18
I have not started on anything yet, but really need to ASAP. In the mean time taking herbal remedy (St. John's) which I am mistrustful of... not that I'm totally keen on "proper" meds. Thanks to all for feedback! -D
Posted by Mariposa on May 30, 2003, at 10:42:43
In reply to Re: Transitioning to Lexapro » Mariposa, posted by theo on May 30, 2003, at 8:28:18
> Did you start taking Lexapro at 10mg?
I started at 5mg, went to 10mg around end of 4th week. Still at 10mg now, going into month 5.
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