Lexapro for Fibromyalgia
Lexapro may be prescribed to you by a doctor for the nervousness and anxiety that comes along
with fibromyalgia. The doctor may also prescribe it for sleep problems and fibromyalgia pain.
Tell us your experience with Lexapro for fibromyalgia. Rate this fibromyalgia treatment below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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3.89
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2.75
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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3.56
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Better Sleep
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4.56
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No Side Effects
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7.11
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Convenience
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8.33
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Cost/Benefit
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6.22
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Depression Relief
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6.29
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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2.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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5.50
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Skin Problem Relief
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2.50
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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2.50
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Based on 9 rating(s) & review(s).
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HORRIBLE 09/26/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I was put on this medication by a rhumetologist. He put me on this after telling me he would not change my current medication regime at all. When I called to get a refill of flexeril for muscle spasms and sleep issues the nurse told me he would't fill it but had changed me to this med.
I tried it for two days. I was in the bathroom for two whole days, sick as a dog. My poor 6 year old had to fend for herself those 2 days. On Monday morning I called the doctor's office and told them to change me back immediatly.
Headache, vomitting, diahrea, heart palpatations etc. Never again!!!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 2 Times
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Dosage:
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20 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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1
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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it's subtle 05/23/08
Reviewed by:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia 3 months ago but suspect I've had it for over a decade. Lexapro is the only thing I've tried so far.
I have found that overall for depression it works quite well. It made all the deep depression go away, yet does not make me overly cheerful, emotionally numb, or robotically happy.
However, my doctor prescribed it saying it would boost my energy levels (they suck). However I have found that instead of my already lame 40-minute post-work nap, I'm now knocked out for 2 to 2 1/2 hours after work! I'm totally drained, as if even the greatest amount of willpower won't get me up. And I still get tired by bedtime and am (somewhat anxiety-ishly) sleeping a full 7-8 hours.
Pain-wise, I noticed a bit of reduction in the intensity. But now my pain seems more spread out, less concentrated in my shoulder blades. I don't know if this is related to the Lexapro or would have happened anyway.
Sex drive seems about the same or a little bit lower, but it's much harder to have an orgasm. That's lame!
If my doctor agrees, I think my next step is to taper off the Lexapro and try Adderall.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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3
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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2
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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5
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Lexapro 09/30/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
It's good for sleep and a little good for the neck pain, but that's all it seems to help with. It makes fatigue far worse for me. I cannot take more than 10 mg per day or I get pretty ill, extremely fatigued, and really zombie like.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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2
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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5
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No Side Effects
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4
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Convenience
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4
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Cost/Benefit
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3
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Addictive, but helpful 06/18/07
Reviewed by:
California, USA
It does help with the depression, but don't try to take yourself off of it. You WILL need your Dr. to gradually bring you down off of it.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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20 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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7
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Not for me... 08/26/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I took this as a trial to see if it helped my insomnia. I found it to be too mood altering. My sister commented that I didn't seem to care about the things that had bugged me just a few weeks before. I didn't like that it made me feel as though I was always smiling like a synchronized swimmer.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Day
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Dosage:
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10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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2
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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2
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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At last I've found relief! 06/08/06
Reviewed by:
Washington, USA
I'm not depressed, but my doctor suspects that I have fibromylagia. I haven't been sleeping well...waking every couple of hours, getting up to go to the bathroom, etc. When I don't sleep well, I'm in a lot of pain the next day. My doctor prescribed Lexapro and it has been working great. Prior to starting Lexapro, she had me try Cymbalta, but it made me nauseated, which made it harder to sleep. I now sleep through the night without waking (even to go to the bathroom....I'm diabetic, so this hasn't happened in several years) and feel great the next day. I would never had guessed that a pill for depression could help me be pain-free!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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10 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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10
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Skin Problem Relief
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7
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Lexapro is a very cool drug if you can respect tha 05/08/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Since I started on Lexapro my life became my own again. I felt that I was able to accomplish things that I had always wanted to or was on my way of getting there, This was the starting point of my chilhood ending and my adulthood taking over (well, with a few things in between to soften the blows for both of us).
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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20 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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8
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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7
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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4
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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Works great if your a nun 02/24/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
This really works for many of my symptoms. However, it has destroyed my ability to enjoy sex. That stinks.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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7 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Dosage:
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20 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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7
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Helps my depression 09/25/05
Reviewed by:
Yakima, Washington, USA
Helps my depression. Might need to increase my doseage.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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6 Times Per Week
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Dosage:
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20 mg
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2
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Better Sleep
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2
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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6
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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