genie Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 Has anyone taken Lexapro for POTS? My doc recommended my trying this to see if it would help with energy and memory? Just wondering if anyone has tired it and what experiences you've had. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 Hi GenieI have NCS and take Lexapro, but don't like it. I have gained 30 plus pounds now and are stillhaving a lot of pre-syncope. I am seeing my doctor next week to get off. But am sure you know everyones experiences with these drugs are SO DIFFERENT.Best wishesSue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 genie, my doctor put me on lexapro and I took it for about a month. It gave me panic attacks. I am on zoloft now and that works great. Like Sue said its different for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 I have taken Celexa, the predecessor to Lexapro, for 2 years for POTS. Can't say it helps with my memory. I used to think it helped me with regulating my GI fuction a bit, but now I'm not so sure. It's worth giving a shot--Lexapro and the other SSRI's appears to help the Central Nerveous System, and some autonomic docs think the CNS, in turn mediates the ANS. My best suggestion is to start slowly and expect a bit of aggitation and nausea to last at least a week (getting a bit better each day). Symptoms will return when you change doseage, but don't seem to last as long.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Lexapro gave me the worst headaches, I couldn't continue taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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