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Lexapro users

JLMcWeeneyJLMcWeeney member
in September 2013 Moms
So I just started my Lexipro today. I'm glad to be getting some help, but in also nervous about being on medicine. I'm so worried about something happening to my baby since I am breast feeding. Is anyone else on this drug and breast feeding? From what I have read chances are low that the baby will be affected. Also, I'm SUPER nauseated and dizzy after taking it. Common side effect, but is there any way to help that or does it get better after using for a while? TIA!
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Re: Lexapro users

  • JocelynB0911JocelynB0911 member
    I've never taken it but have you tried eating and drinking a decent amount if water when you take it?
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  • amiefamief member
    edited January 2014
    I have been on lexapro since the 2nd tri and I was on it another time a few years ago.  Both times the side effects were rough the first few days but got better and were pretty much gone within a week.   If they don't get better relatively quickly I would call the dr again.  They tried me on a different medicine a few years ago before hte lexapro and the side effects didn't go away.  I called and they switched me to lexapro and those went away much faster.  
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  • HeatherMc78HeatherMc78 member
    I am on Lexapro however I do not bf. I stop taking it when pregnant and go back on after each baby was born. The first few days I would feel dizzy and get headaches. My original Dr said it was how my body was adjusting to the meds. The side effects didn't last long for me. Personally, this drug changed my life. I wish you luck with it.
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  • HeatherMc78HeatherMc78 member
    I am on Lexapro however I do not bf. I stop taking it when pregnant and go back on after each baby was born. The first few days I would feel dizzy and get headaches. My original Dr said it was how my body was adjusting to the meds. The side effects didn't last long for me. Personally, this drug changed my life. I wish you luck with it.
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  • HeatherMc78HeatherMc78 member
    I am on Lexapro however I do not bf. I stop taking it when pregnant and go back on after each baby was born. The first few days I would feel dizzy and get headaches. My original Dr said it was how my body was adjusting to the meds. The side effects didn't last long for me. Personally, this drug changed my life. I wish you luck with it.
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  • HeatherMc78HeatherMc78 member
    Sorry it posted 3 times. My phone is acting crazy and it won't let me edit.
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