I'm considering Prozac and Lexapro. I'm open to any and all thoughts on them, positive or negative. I honestly doubt they'll work because the things I'm sad about are super logical
I know someone on Risperidone and Lexapro. We’ll see if it helps. Low doses though. I heard the antidepressant lexapro needs to be upwards of 40mg for OCD. But I’m no doctor or expert so I can’t say I know anything.
I’m on busbirone and lexapro for my panic attack disorder and OCD, I’ve been on it for going on 3 years now and it truly worked wonders for me. Until recently, I’ve been under a lot of stress and even the medication is having a hard time fighting the panic
The reason I am really considering it is because I am feeling stuck, like nothing is working. Not sure if the medication will help or not...
so i’m on fluoxetine right now. i’ve heard good things about it and plus my brother was on it and said it worked for him for a really long time with like no side effects. but everyone’s different. i got a dna test done and fluoxetine was in the green for me so i figure it’ll probably be good for me. i just started it this week and it isn’t really supposed to kick in till a week so i’m not sure how it’ll work yet. i feel like i’ve generally stopped thinking as much which is weird since the meds haven’t kicked in yet so i’m not sure what to think yet
@overthinker1234 What DNA test if you don’t mind me asking????
also, don’t go in with a negative mindset about the medication. that’s how i was. but you gotta believe it’ll work. also, even if you are sad about logical things, it’ll still put you at ease.
also fluoxetine is prozac
Did a professional recommend the dna test?
I use to take Lexapro. It works incredibly well for anxiety and panic attacks. SSRIs usually have side effects. Personally for me (and these are common) was sexual issues (ED) and I had a fair bit of weight gain. I definitely think SSRIs like Zoloft and Lexapro are very helpful in dealing with anxiety. It’s worth the side effects while you take the time to handle the anxiety. I didn’t like being on it long term (6 months or more)
I currently take Wellbutrin which has little side effects but isn’t extremely helpful, it’s more to take a little edge off
Ok. So did the side effects fade after getting off the medicine? Nothing lingered?
@Anonymous It lingered until it was fully out of my system but once it was gone all of those side effects went away
Hi. I’m writing this post because I don’t know if I should be medicated again. Lexapro worked well for me, but I gained like 30 pounds. I quit because of that and honestly I thought I was able to manage my OCD well better. I was wrong, it got worse again. I wish I can do this without medication…that’s why I expose myself everyday, doesn’t matter how drained and exhausted I get. Are you guys medicated or trying to go without medicine. How is it going for you guys? Many hugs for all of you. We got this.
Hi all, I’m curious is anyone taking medicine for their OCD and if so which one and is it helping? I’ve been on Prozac for almost 7 weeks and I just don’t think it’s doing much. I’m only on 30mg so perhaps I need to get to 40.
Has anyone been prescribed Escitalopram for their OCD? And if so what was your experience like. I just got into my 2nd week of it and got bumped up to 20mg. Today has been weird because my anxiety is gone which has been for a bit but the thoughts seem stronger today especially the Harm related ones. Almost like commands now. Can anyone relate?
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