Cipralex

[Kayla-Annie222]

Hi! I am new to your forum, looking for a bit of a second opinion to my problem. I am almost 25, and a couple of months back I suffered a pretty bad anxiety attack. Since then, I have been taking Ativan and it seems to work to an extent - I get rushes of nervousness and anxiety especially at nighttime, and I'm at my wits end to say the least. My doctor has prescribed Cipralex, saying it has very few side effects. I am not good with meds, I can't even take Nytol without buzzing out (don't laugh!) - I am perfectly healthy otherwise, am not OCD or have any social phobias. Has anyone taken Cipralex, if so, what did you think?

Thanks -

KA.

[LYNDSAY]

i am on cipralez and i never ever take anything i dont even like the thought of it...and let me tell you it was hard to start taking it, i thought i would get the persription filled just to please the doctor, but then i relaized i cant live like this anymore and started taking it last thursday...so far....and i also dont react to medicine well either, but ive only really had lack of appetite, slightly nausous, dry mouth.
cipralex is a cleaner drug as well. its from the celexa family of drugs haha you cna tell ive done some reasearch, so it was worth it for me to pay more for it....30 days cost $62, pricey but to me its worth it, let me know what you think and if you are going to start it and ill keep you updated on my side effects or any of that kind of stuff.

[Kayla-Annie222]

Thanks a lot Lyndsay, I appreciate it. Have you been diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder? I'm going to get a second opinion tomorrow from a different doctor, I only have anxiety at night mostly, then I'm fine...Are you able to tell me why you started taking it? I'd like to see if my symptoms are the same. I appreciate your feedback, you've put my mind at ease for today! Thanks!!

[LYNDSAY]

hey no problem, anytime! its good to talk about it, no iget anxiety only in the day, yes id like ot say i only get it at night, but i dont, although ims ure that getting it at night isnt any better either...let me know how the second opinion goes and we should keep in touch oh and i started taking these meds cause ive been trying ot battle this on my own for quite sometime now and its time to get over this and breath for once...and live a regular life

[Kayla-Annie222]

Sounds good to me. How old are you if you don't mind me asking? I'm turning 25. I've been through lots, but I guess haven't dealt well with a lot...if you know what I mean. How long are you suppose to be on Cipralex? 6-8 mths? Longer?

[LYNDSAY]

i am 24 and i dont mind you asking questions??go for it, and i hope that if i have questions you feel the same way'i dont know forsure how long my doc wants me on it for exactly....i got a montsh worth right now but it takes a bit apparently about 4 weeks for it o kick in though

[Kayla-Annie222]

Not at all, ask away! I am going to see my doc today - see what she says. I will keep you posted. Again, thanks for the support.

[LYNDSAY]

well good luck and ill keep that in mind definetly
no problem, now i realize the more support the better

[Kayla-Annie222]

Hey Lindsay, are you able to tell me what dosage you are on? I'm currently on 10 mg...

[LYNDSAY]

yes i am on 10mg as well. for the first month i know forsure..how are you doing on it?, what did the doc have to say?