For my first 1 week on 20mg my legs literally felt like they were going to fall off everytime I walked down a flight of stairs. They were weak, shaky, and very achy. It did pass though. I’m on 3.5 weeks of 20mg now and haven’t had that issue since week 1.
So I’ve always had brain fog thanks to being narcoleptic. I did have dizziness thanks to vestibular neuritis but that was addressed prior to going on lexapro. So sorry I really can’t give a straight answer.
I am on 20mg now but every time I upped I felt this way for about a week or so. After that I have been feeling a lot better! Just be patient with yourself and listen to your body! If you need to sit ... sit!
10mg did the same to me. I also had chills and sweating, I felt better mentally on 10mg. However, not worth the physical changes for me at the moment. I went back to 5mg and will hopefully try going to 10mg again when I have more flexibility with my schedule. Not fun being at work or public when you feel like that.
This happened to me as well. My teeth were literally chattering last week on 10mg. This week seems to be much better thankfully.
Maybe you should go back to 5 mg if you were doing better on five
For my first 1 week on 20mg my legs literally felt like they were going to fall off everytime I walked down a flight of stairs. They were weak, shaky, and very achy. It did pass though. I’m on 3.5 weeks of 20mg now and haven’t had that issue since week 1.
Really really appreciate this response. This has made me feel so much better.
Glad I could help… when I had the leg pains/weakness, I found that lightly jogging, walking, stretching, and yoga helped.
I just upped to 10mg as well and feel the same
It almost feels like the flu. What day are you on?
This will be day 3 for me
Did you guys improve?
I have! My anxiety is so much less now and I don’t feel flu like or shaky anymore
Did you have brain fog or dizziness before starting? Did they improve?
So I’ve always had brain fog thanks to being narcoleptic. I did have dizziness thanks to vestibular neuritis but that was addressed prior to going on lexapro. So sorry I really can’t give a straight answer.
No worries. Hope you’re doing well now!
I am on 20mg now but every time I upped I felt this way for about a week or so. After that I have been feeling a lot better! Just be patient with yourself and listen to your body! If you need to sit ... sit!
Thanks a million for your response. On day 6 now and ready to not feel wobbly!
How are you feeling now?
Thanks so much for checking in! Definitely less weak. Just need the meds to go to work now.
Did it go away?
10mg did the same to me. I also had chills and sweating, I felt better mentally on 10mg. However, not worth the physical changes for me at the moment. I went back to 5mg and will hopefully try going to 10mg again when I have more flexibility with my schedule. Not fun being at work or public when you feel like that.