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Reluctant to start Lexapro

mommy1/2010mommy1/2010
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I posted the other day about my hesitation to talk to my doctor about PPD. After talking to him about it for a while, he termed it "an adjustment disorder", basically saying that I have the baby blues but not PPD...a really minor form. He prescribed me Lexapro, but I'm so scared to start it because of all of the side effects. I'm not a big medicine person. I don't like taking anything unless I really need it, even Tylenol. Now that I have the fear in my head, it may even be worse. What is your experience with it? And if you can offer any advice, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
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Re: Reluctant to start Lexapro

  • MsLexLoveMsLexLove

    Well, I used to have major depression and I took Lexapro for a while(I'm not a big fan of medication either).I'm a writer and after I started taking it, I just felt zombified all the time, which meant I couldn't write.Besides that, I didn't suffer from any side effects.But I must say it did help with the depression.My baby hasn't arrived yet, but I'm really scared that I'm going to have PPD because of my history.

    But I love my baby and I don't want to not be there emotionally or physically for her.So I say if you really need it, you should take it.the benefits will most likely outweigh the risks.Hope I helped :)

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  • Gina418Gina418 member
    I had a great experience with Lexapro - really helped my anxiety. Don't be afraid of the side effects - those are possible, but not guaranteed. I didn't have any - the first few days/week you'll feel a little "off" as you adjust, but then you should be fine. Try it - if it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out, no shame in that!
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