Lexapro, has ruined my life. One 10mg pill severely damaged my brain. 8 hours after taking the pill, I entered into a world of a neurological nightmare.
Don't believe me....? I wouldn't either if I hadn't experienced it myself.
This wasn't supposed to happen. It ISN'T supposed to happen. But it most definitely did happen. And I am afraid it happens more often than we know. I could have very easily been placed in a psyche ward or accidentally killed myself the first few days after taking that pill. Then, no one would be able to tell my story.
What happened........
After suffering a chronic sleep disorder for decades, I was placed on a 7p to 7a over-night shift with overtime. I couldn't get more than 4 hours of sleep a night and my boss wouldn't put me on another shift, even after several requests. I couldn't quit and I had a house payment so I went to the doctor for some medical help.
September 23rd 2006: The doctor prescribed Lexapro (10mg). So I took this pill having been reassured by frequent television adverstisements that it was safe. My doctor also acted as if these pills were harmless. I took the pill and went to sleep about noon. 8 hours later I woke to the most awful, strange, powerful inner sensations. I was also filled with a feeling of dread or horror. I had never experienced anything like this before and I couldn't believe it. It felt as if my brain was dying...... I jumped out of bed and ran around my house.... I couldn't stop moving or the sensations would get worse. Sheer horror!
The symptoms:
Many are similar to Serotonin Syndrome.
Terrible headache
Extremely nausea
Waves of sensations throughout my body and skin
Visual hallucinations
Akathisia (inability to stop moving)
Panic
Showering would hurt my skin
Unable to lay down
Dizziness
Loud ringing in the ears
BRAIN ZAPS
Racing, uncontrollable thoughts
Unable to listen to music
High fever
Flu-like symptoms (exactly like the flu)
Profuse sweating
Unable to distinguish TV from reality
And many, many more.........
I really didn't think I was going to survive.
It has been almost 4 years since then and I have had to deal with some of these symptoms, in varying degrees, since then. I made slow progress over the years but unfortunately I haven't recovered completely.
I will write more about this soon.
Until then, e-mail me at: psychesick@hush.com for more information.
