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34 th day on 10mg Escitalopram.

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K71544
K71544

Hello all,

I have swapped from Paroxetine 40mg (after 24 years) to 10 mg Escitalopram basically for Panic Disorder and accompanying depression, and am currently on my 34th day.

Has it worked for panic attacks for anyone else, if so how long did it take? 

Also has anyone experienced real fits of just absolute rage?

Thank you.

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  • louise45406
    louise45406 K71544

    Posted

    My psych told me it would take 4 weeks to reduce anxiety and panic attacks. I'm only on day 12 of 10mg. I haven't had any side effect of rage, how soon after starting it did you notice that? Could it be withdrawal from paroxetine? Wishing you all the best in finding relief soon.

    • K71544
      K71544 louise45406

      Posted

      Thank you very much,my best wishes to you too.

      Thats what I am not sure of if it is the withdrawral from the paroxetine that is confusing matters as well?

      From reading various forums etc about tapering or switching it suggests to try and pick a stress free time to do it as well.

      In my case I have had a mother who is constantly ill and a brother who is diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and I have bascially not been able to really take my foot of the gas with responsibilities.

      I have been finding myself getting incredibly short tempered and on the verge of shouting at people who seem to be even blocking the way on the pavement? 

       

    • louise45406
      louise45406 K71544

      Posted

      Wow, that sure is a lot to deal with especially when you are suffering from depression and panic attacks. I am not surprised you are short tempered with everything that is going on. What dose of paroxetine were you on as 10mg is the minimum dose of escitalopram and you could increase up to 20mg.
    • K71544
      K71544 louise45406

      Posted

      I was on 40 mg Paroxatine for 8 months previous to that 20-30mg for about 25 ish years.

      Think you could be right, but circumstances don't exactly help.

      Thanks for the reply, good luck to you.

    • louise45406
      louise45406 K71544

      Posted

      40mg paroxetine is equivalent to 20mg escitalopram. Perhaps speak to your doc if it doesn't start working soon.

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