Lexapro and Bodybuilding?

[nfinitecc]

I am currently going through seperation with my fiance' (SP?). We have been together five years, have a 3 year old son, and were supposed to be married may 21st. I have had some anger issues my whole life, this was the main thing i would say drove a wedge between us, she says she still loves me but i have hurt her so many times she doesnt believe i will ever change. To say the least i have been VERY torn up about all of this, but as of last week i decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and show her im gonna make a change, I have joined an anger management class, and went to see doctor about the strait up RAGE i feel out of no where, he put me on LEXAPRO which is a very popular SSRI. WOW I can say i actually feel 100% better, and i think this is something that will make a huge difference that she will notice. BUT i have noticed my workouts have fallen flat, i used to be very intense where now i can barley stand to go in the gym at all! I am taking N.O. Shotgun, Animal M-Stak, and Protein and was wondering if anyone else is on a SSRI medication and still take your supplements?

 

[triathloncoach]

Lexapro

The drug may have transient sedation. Hopefully as you get used to it this will decrease. Part of the benefits of these drugs is to reduce anxiety. If lexapro is making you feel better I'd stay with it. Drink some redbull or something similar before a workout if that helps. You can also tell your MD that you want something that energizes you more - Prozac is a possible choice.

 

[Uluwatu]

I'm on Lexapro and it has helped me tremendously. I take it at night at about 10pm. I have no problems, my workouts are great and the most important thing is my anxiety is gone and no more mild depression. Talk to your doctor if you take it during the day and see if you can take it at night.