5 weeks on 10mg escitalopram no noticeable change yet.

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I was hoping for some change in mood by now but feeling very apathetic and sleeping for 10 hrs a night. Should I hang on in there? Bit disappointed after putting up with the side effects. I have had a driving anxiety which so far no change with that either.

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    Hi, I wouod hang on in there I’ve been on them for 3months ish & I felt the benefit between 7-8 weeks slowly getting better I’ve had a slight relapse so had a dose increase and waiting for that to help again hope this helps smile 

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       Thank you Leah that's encouraging. I live in hope! 🤗

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    Hang in there,it could take 8-12 weeks and very slowly it gets better.Try to stay busy with other people and a therapist is great to talk to.I am at 10 weeks and a definite improvement. .Best of luck and God bless you.

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    I am on 20 mg, I went from 10mg to 20mg after 4 weeks.

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      Thank you Pam. I will be patient. I wonder if my G.P will up my dose to 20mg? Hoping that I will turn a corner soon!

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