Hi everyone~
I have bipolar disorder, and aside from my lamictal, I have to microdose everything else. My Lexapro dosage started at 2.5mg and maxed at 5mg. I've been on it for about 4 months. Things were fine at first, but i've started some side effects that are quite dangerous for those of us with bipolar disorder. I'm sleeping about 3-5 hours a night. (It's not healthy for ANYONE).
I'm exhausted during the day, and sleep a great deal. (yes, i've tried staying awake all day but it doesnt' help me sleep at night.) I have restless leg (and arm) and can't focus and have trouble finding words. And yes - the sexual side effects are awful.
I will slowly wean myself off of Lexapro. I'm prepared for the withdrawal. I started with cymbalta for my depression/anxiety/fibromialgia. Cymbalta was the most horrible withdrawal i have every experiened. A full week in bed. If i hadn't know what it was, I would have been back in the hospital.
After Cymbalta I tried Celexa. Withdral was the same.
I've had it with the synthetics. I'm going to supplements to help w/ my anxiety. These numbing drugs are taking away quality of life! And PLEASE don't take Cymbalta. It should be taken off the market!