I did as much research as i could. I still cant find an answer...

**dominant1** · 03-12-2007, 02:05 AM

I was researching to know if anti-depressants/ anti-axiety meds, such as lexapro for instance, can limit your gains?

I can't find an answer to this question. All I keep finding is forums about people asking if it's okay to take steroids while on these meds, peroid. I already got the answer to that.

What I can't find is anyone who can let me know if by using steroids or pro-hormones while on lexapro, will it not make me gain as much as i would if i wasn't on lexapro?

I would also like to know if lexapro can hinder gains while not even being on juice or pro-hormones? Can it make you not get or be as strong as you should? Can it make you not gain as much muscle as you could ?

thank you in advance

**odix** · 03-12-2007, 04:41 AM

versace is as useful as the wall behind you. I don't think SSRI's will have much an impact, in-fact test is its own anti-d.

**davedizzle** · 03-12-2007, 04:49 AM

I have been on Celexa/Citalopram and propranolol for about 6 years now. Running cycles has been fine for me. I usually bump the dose of Celexa during PCT to avoid and depressing moods.

I would not reccomend taking steroids whilst on anti-depressant medication. We all react differently, luckily I can deal with the increased aggression and mood swings, it may be different for you.

**skipp** · 03-12-2007, 11:08 AM

Lexapro is an anti-anxiety, not anti-depressant.

**Pooks** · 03-12-2007, 11:12 AM

well if u're depressed..

having an acne breakout, losing hair , becoming larger than the average human aka a freak the usual Steroid side-effects..

might make u even more unstable.

**Dizz28** · 03-12-2007, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by skipp

Lexapro is an anti-anxiety, not anti-depressant.

"LEXAPRO (escitalopram) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder."

"LEXAPRO is indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)."

courtesy of Rxlist.com.

I was also told (by a psych) that it helps with agression also

**dominant1** · 03-12-2007, 12:19 PM

see this is what happens to all the questions lol

I never get an answer

**testisbest** · 03-12-2007, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by dominant1

see this is what happens to all the questions lol

I never get an answer

what kind of cycle are you planning on running?

**Oakley** · 03-12-2007, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by dominant1

I was researching to know if anti-depressants/ anti-axiety meds, such as lexapro for instance, can limit your gains?

I can't find an answer to this question. All I keep finding is forums about people asking if it's okay to take steroids while on these meds, peroid. I already got the answer to that.

What I can't find is anyone who can let me know if by using steroids or pro-hormones while on lexapro, will it not make me gain as much as i would if i wasn't on lexapro?

I would also like to know if lexapro can hinder gains while not even being on juice or pro-hormones? Can it make you not get or be as strong as you should? Can it make you not gain as much muscle as you could ?

thank you in advance

Its hear say as these drugs do totally something different to your body. However you could develop moods swings due to the amount of test and the anit d counter acting against your attitude. Just watch it carefully but as of gains it shouldn't effect you in any way

**testisbest** · 03-12-2007, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by Oakley

Its hear say as these drugs do totally something different to your body. However you could develop moods swings due to the amount of test and the anit d counter acting against your attitude. Just watch it carefully but as of gains it should effect you in any way

exactly, run a low dose test for 8 weeks and if you don't have any problems, you can continue through 10 weeks. You never know, you might feel better.

**Oakley** · 03-12-2007, 12:34 PM

Had to edit that to say "shouldn't effect you"

**vicious cycle** · 03-12-2007, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by dominant1

I was researching to know if anti-depressants/ anti-axiety meds, such as lexapro for instance, can limit your gains?

I can't find an answer to this question. All I keep finding is forums about people asking if it's okay to take steroids while on these meds, peroid. I already got the answer to that.

What I can't find is anyone who can let me know if by using steroids or pro-hormones while on lexapro, will it not make me gain as much as i would if i wasn't on lexapro?

I would also like to know if lexapro can hinder gains while not even being on juice or pro-hormones? Can it make you not get or be as strong as you should? Can it make you not gain as much muscle as you could ?

thank you in advance

I can't say for sure about the drug itself; but the fact that you are prone to depression and anxiety might suggest that you will have issues with gains anyway. Depression and anxiety lead to high levels of corisol which will hinder your gains. You may want to consider adding some DHEA to your cycle.

Hope that helps bro.

**dominant1** · 03-12-2007, 01:23 PM

well I have a lot of juice on hand but I don't want to cycle anytime soon.

I'm really trying to figure out what lexapro or any anti-d or anti-anxiety will do to my even my natural gains...

i'm looking for an exact answer to this:

What I can't find is anyone who can let me know if by using steroids or pro-hormones while on lexapro, will it not make me gain as much as i would if i wasn't on lexapro?

I would also like to know if lexapro can hinder gains while not even being on juice or pro-hormones? Can it make you not get or be as strong as you should? Can it make you not gain as much muscle as you could ?

thanks bros you've been great so far but I still can't get my questions answered flat out lol

**Oakley** · 03-12-2007, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by dominant1

well I have a lot of juice on hand but I don't want to cycle anytime soon.

I'm really trying to figure out what lexapro or any anti-d or anti-anxiety will do to my even my natural gains...

i'm looking for an exact answer to this:

What I can't find is anyone who can let me know if by using steroids or pro-hormones while on lexapro, will it not make me gain as much as i would if i wasn't on lexapro?

I would also like to know if lexapro can hinder gains while not even being on juice or pro-hormones? Can it make you not get or be as strong as you should? Can it make you not gain as much muscle as you could ?

thanks bros you've been great so far but I still can't get my questions answered flat out lol

May sound stupid but call the doctor who prescribed it and tell him your trying to gain but dont mention the steroid part. He should be able to tell you what will actually happen. if you can gain naturally while on your meds the juice will work. I would find out from him as he knows your body better than anyone on this board. everyone is diff... godd luck.. let me know what you find im curious as to what he says about it

**vicious cycle** · 03-12-2007, 01:49 PM

I doubt you'll ever find a 'flat out answer' to your question as I seriously doubt that science has been done in a controlled environment as to whether or not lexapro has a downside for steroid users.

**dominant1** · 03-12-2007, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by vicious cycle

I doubt you'll ever find a 'flat out answer' to your question as I seriously doubt that science has been done in a controlled environment as to whether or not lexapro has a downside for steroid users.

not even just for steroids ... just natural gains...

I asked my doctor and he said no but I don't think he understands the difference between fitness center and a dirty hardcore gym, so I can't go by what he says ya kno

**skipp** · 03-12-2007, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Dizz28

"LEXAPRO (escitalopram) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder."

"LEXAPRO is indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)."

courtesy of Rxlist.com.

I was also told (by a psych) that it helps with agression also

I work in a pharm, take it or leave it. People with real depression use drugs a bit more powerful.

**Dizz28** · 03-12-2007, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by skipp

I work in a pharm, take it or leave it. People with real depression use drugs a bit more powerful.

I thought Lexapro was one of the strongest (and also, one of the most expensive) anti-depresants on the market now. They are the "new" generation SSRI's

please, fill me in, what is stronger?

Dizz

**dominant1** · 03-12-2007, 04:57 PM

bump for my question

**skipp** · 03-12-2007, 05:46 PM

mg for mg it is one of the strongest, only because it's slightly more selective in its binding to inhibit the uptake.

but it seems as though doctors perscribe the 10mg to start a patient on an ssri, and frequently change to another. i've never taken any, and studies still aren't showing that any anti is more effective than a placebo, so a definite answer is hard to reach.

imo, (talking to dizz, not the thread starter) l-tryptophan has got to be the one compound i trust the most.

**dominant1** · 03-12-2007, 06:59 PM

bump

**dominant1** · 03-13-2007, 04:40 AM

bump =(

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