Vickie-

It wasn't until after my husband finished treatment and I was burdened with returning to work full time while he was still recovering from the treatment (he was hospitalized twice and lived on a feeding tube for 5 months) that I finally decided I needed to go to "my" doctor and talk about what was happening. She put me on Lexapro. I had the exact same sypmtoms you did...however I am also a compulsive overeater. I had lost all my weight and was at goal weight for 5 years, until the cancer. This was another reason my doctor put me on the Lexapro. It did make me very sleepy...so I changed to taking it at night before going to bed. This did wonders...I was able to sleep thru the night and wasn't tired during the day. I did get headaches but Advil took them away. I no longer get them (they lasted about 3 months...off and on). Unfortunately the medication didn't help with my overeating so my doctor recently upped the dozage. I don't have the dry-mouth that they talk about and when she upped the dozage I didn't start getting headaches again. What did happen was now it was keeping me awake...so I am back to taking them in the morning...and it is working out great. The anxious feeling of doom is no longer there and I am able to concentrate on what needs to be done much better. No, life isn't perfect and I'm still overweight but I know life is going to work-out, no matter what happens, and I'll be able to get back to "taking care of me"....I deserve it!!!

I'm not sure if my suggestions will work for you, but never hesitate to talk to your doctor...like Bill says, there are always other medications or options...you won't know till you ask.

Good luck....and congratulations on taking the steps necessary to take care of "you"...that is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones and yourself.


Lorie