HorsesdontgetHayfever's Lexapro History

HorsesdontgetHayfever: Sex: F; Data Quality: 0 stars; GAD; Depression: 1; Mania: 0; Emotional: 0; Anxiety: 1; Compulsion: 0; External Stress: Moderate; Rx; 25 F; Function: High; Distress: Low

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HorsesdontgetHayfever's Lexapro is for:

HorsesdontgetHayfever has not reported any side effects for Lexapro.

HorsesdontgetHayfever's Lexapro History (Stopped)
Lexapro (escitalopram)
10 mg Daily Dec 23, 2003 - Feb 23, 2004
Stopped Did not seem to work, Personal research, Side effects too severe, and Change in health plan coverage Feb 23, 2004
Stopped Did not seem to work, Personal research, Side effects too severe, and Change in health plan coverage Mar 23, 2004

Evaluations
Date	Dosage	Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Feb 23, 2004	10 mg Daily

Date: Feb 23, 2004
Advice & Tips: I was forced onto this as a teen. I had been going through a lot of dysfunctional situations in my household, and really what I had needed was someone to talk to and encourage me because I didn't have that. I was stressed and often distant from family, but for legitimate reasons: having my weight/appearance criticized by them, not being able to communicate with schoolmates other than via internet, very strict guidelines of staying at home most of the time, and being told I would never succeed in an art career. The pills made me feel blank and zombified, made my head feel fuzzy and I could no longer sleep at night. Began heavily craving sweets and had a weight increase to 145 pounds which was unacceptable at home. This increased the teasing and only masked the actual problems. My advice, especially for parents/guardians is to not force someone who's underage onto a drug when they do not want it. It can negatively alter the way the brain forms and create drug dependency, some emotional problems resolve themselves past adolescence, and with behavioral therapy. Forcing someone onto something against their will can even further intensify emotional problems and learned helplessness. Putting that option out there for them is one thing, maybe even suggesting a trial period. Forcing is another thing altogether.