I’m still a bit undecided as to whether I’m completely comfortable taking a medication that monkeys with my brain chemistry (funny comment coming from an ex-hippie that once partook of every form of psychedelic drug available on an almost daily basis). I’ve been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now -- supposedly I will not feel the full effects until after 4-6 weeks. I imagined that I felt a little more under control after the first couple of weeks, but am not so sure I feel much different at this point. The frequency and severity of my migraines seems to be increasing but again, am not sure if I can really blame the new medication, as my problems with migraines always worsens considerably in the spring and fall (often very parallel with the severity of my seasonal allergies). One VERY noticable difference is dreams -- I’m dreaming like crazy and remembering them rather vividly. It seems as though I start dreaming as soon as I pass into a sleep stage and dream non-stop til waking the next morning. And dreaming many DIFFERENT dreams about every conceivable subject. Upon consulting with others I know who are on similar medications, it seems this is a common side effect with these ‘seratonin re-uptake’ type of medications. One VERY much appreciated side effect is a decreased appetite -- YAAAY!!!!

Anyone else out there able and willing to share any experiences, advice, etc. regarding these types of drugs (Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, etc.)? I’ve read a lot of negative stuff about them on the Internet but most everyone I know personally who has ever used them, either for only a few months or on an ongoing basis, has praised them as a God-send.