Lexapro stopped working...any suggestions??

Maui Girl · Post by **Maui Girl** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:48 pm

I've been on Lexapro for over 3 years. I started with 10mg, then increased to 20mg in 2008. It feels like it just doesn't do anything for me anymore. Before Lexapro I was on Zoloft but I didn't like it because it gave me hot flashes all the time. Any suggestions from anyone?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 14, 2010 1:04 pm

Hi Maui Girl,
I can relate because I was also on Lexapro for about 3 years and it worked well, but then it just started to not do much of anything. I am not sure why that happened and when it did happen I was so frustrated because I had tried several others prior to that and none worked for me or I had terrible side effects.
I am not sure if it is because it builds up in the bloodstream and our bodies just become immune or what. Sorry that it stopped working, because that is frustrating.

Maybe you can speak with your physician and possibly switch (?)
Good Luck!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 15, 2010 4:12 am

I have the same issue. It just doesn't seem to work and it's been maybe 5 years for me now. My doctor told me she doesn't want to switch me right now; she rather have me work on my anxiety/panic and get off of the pills eventually. I tend to agree with her so I am just muddling through.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Mar 25, 2010 12:14 pm

I think an approach like keeping the faiths is your best bet. Once you learn coping skills they never wear out and you feel a lot better. I am so happy to be free of the med conundrum now. Whether it's lucinda's program or some other version of cbt that's where success will be found for your anxieties. I just spend a few minutes a day countering my thoughts in my TEA forms and it's a great investment in my well being

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:09 am

I have been on antidepressants for almost 4 years now. Eventually I want to get off all of them, but for now I know my life is much better with them. I have been on several types of antidepressants in four years. I first started on Lexapro-and it worked great. About a year into it, it gradually stopped working. My doctor then switched me to Celexa, which worked well (like the Lexapro). The Celexa caused me to gain some pounds and eventually wasn't working as well. So now I am on Cymbalta. Works well, but also has odd side effects, so I'm currently looking for something else. I was told that with certain people, your body tends to reject the meds or become used to them.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:56 pm

I'm sorry I do not have any ideas for you as far as what is as good as Lexapro. I have tried others as well and nothing has come close to what Lexapro has done for me without side effects but I too am not feeling what I used to after a year now on the 20mg. Siigh, I wish you the best of luck. Keep your head up.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:11 pm

My Doctor just prescribed remeron. It's the newest depression medicine. I take 30 mg once at bedtime. But different medicine work different people. Tell you doctor that the medicine is not working for you. Ask him or her about remeron. Im sure they will give you something else if the meds you on aren't working. Plus there are a lot of meds out there. Finding the one for you is the challenge....GoodLuck

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Jun 29, 2010 1:18 pm

Originally posted by karieviola:
I have been on antidepressants for almost 4 years now. Eventually I want to get off all of them, but for now I know my life is much better with them. I have been on several types of antidepressants in four years. I first started on Lexapro-and it worked great. About a year into it, it gradually stopped working. My doctor then switched me to Celexa, which worked well (like the Lexapro). The Celexa caused me to gain some pounds and eventually wasn't working as well. So now I am on Cymbalta. Works well, but also has odd side effects, so I'm currently looking for something else. I was told that with certain people, your body tends to reject the meds or become used to them.

This is true in my experience. I highly urge you to learn coping skills before you wean off meds and wean off them slowly when you decide that's what you want to do.