Posted by Annette2 on November 21, 2003, at 15:48:03
In reply to Re: Taking Lexapro the first time » Annette2, posted by KimberlyDi on November 21, 2003, at 15:09:20
> Don't be frightened of the bad publicity here. I've heard very positive things about Lexapro. It doesn't matter which anti-depressant you are prescribed, someone will complain about it.
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> Good Luck!
> KDi in TX
> Thanks for the encouragement. It wasn't just the Lexapro threads which scared me--it was also a long treatise on this site I read which stated that ALL antidepressants are dangerous and cause permanent brain damage....I can't remember where I found it here, but it gave examples of how many crimes have been commited by people on Prozac and other drugs....how mental patients exhibit motor dysfunction (repetive movements, tremors) which are used as proof by docs that mental illness exists...but those movements are CAUSED by the meds themselves. The funny thing is, my doc specifically warned me yesterday NOT to surf the net and read things about Lexapro...that admonition was the motivation I needed to do just THAT: read all the scary posts...
> > I was precribed it yesterday. Taking first dose today (5 milligrams). Doc said to take 5 mil for a week and work up to 10 if deemed necessary. I admit to some trepidation, having read through all Lexapro threads on this site. I don't want brain damage, sexual problems, weight gain, or many of the other things I've read about. I've had depression for many years, and this is the first time I've sought treatment for it. I'm feeling very frightened of taking medication for it.
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