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Tapering Off Lexapro Because Of Severe Eyelid Inflammation
Anybody else have this problem? I was on 20mg of Lexapro. Although I felt like it was helping my mood a bit, I was very tired all day, even while taking it at night and my eyelids swelled up 2 days after starting it. I've been tapering down and I'm at 10mg right now. I go down to 5mg in a week. Im hoping my eye problem goes away. I will say, I don't feel quite right. I feel anxious even with taking klonopin. Not sure if it's withdrawal symptoms or the Lexapro was really helping my anxiety. Can't… read more
I agree with MAO inhibitors. I try to avoid those at all cost. 😕
Lexipro stopped working for me after about 10 years. Now I am on Lamotragene for bipolar and Trazodone for insomnia and depression. They seem to be working.
@Cathy1962- Hang in there. I know there are many very new drugs for depression, have you and your doc tried those? Amd I was thinking- is there anything in your house with the holidays that could be causing the eye swelling? I guess you won't know for sure until you are completely off of the Lexapro. Are you able to take an OTC antihistamine like Claritin or Allegra? That may help your symptoms.
I understand, Cathy. I hear a lot of stories about Effexor. I was one of the lucky ones which found it to be a miracle for me. I hope you find that miracle drug for you too so you can enjoy life a bit easier.
Lexipro stopped working for me after about 10 years. Now I am on Lamotragene for bipolar and Trazodone for insomnia and depression. They seem to be working.
Has Buspar Combined With Lexapro Helped Anyone????
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Does Anyone Else Struggle With Needing Medication? I Have This Inner Battle But When I Try Tp Go Off, Get Exvrutiatingly Sick.
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