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Laura
05/30/08
Laura
Category:Chronic Pain

Side-effects to Lexapro

I take 20 mg Lexapro per day for depression.  I use to be on 150 mg. Effexor XR.  However, Effexor stopped working for me so my doctor switched me to Lexapro.  I don't think it's working as well for my depression and I believe I'm having severe night sweats from it.  I also have lots of limb pain that has worsens since being on Lexapro.  I can't seem to find a "straight" answer to if any of these side-effects are related to taking Lexapro.  I'd appreciate a response from someone who knows the answer to this question.

 

Thanks!

Laura

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Jon
Monday, September 22, 2008

Laura,

 

It's your doctors JOB to answer these questions. If he can't or won't, it's time for a new doctor.

 

Here's some Lexapro info: http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/find-drug-1094-150.html

 

Best wishes,

Jon

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