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Cipralex ( Escitalopram ) is working for me

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jimmiego
jimmiego

It took some trials of 3 different anti-depressants before it started to work. I really have been doubtful over the years about trying this but now the (Escitalopram ) Cipralex for the last number of weeks is really working for me. I have also added group therapy 4 times a week which helps me understand as I make my way back to my natural self. This is what works for me and so glad that I persisted.

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  • susan69457
    susan69457 jimmiego

    Posted

    Hi Jimmiego, so so pleased to read that you’re finally getting there! 

    Escitalopram was the second med I tried and as long as you stick with them they work well! 

    When you start feeling yourself again it’s great so I wish you well and take care 😊

  • mrs_susan74280
    mrs_susan74280 jimmiego

    Posted

    HI what mg are you on, how many weeks did it take to work, thanks I am day 15, of 5mg
  • jennifer21990
    jennifer21990 jimmiego

    Posted

    YES.. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE SAME QUESTION THAT SUSAN HAS ASKED?
    • don45258
      don45258 jennifer21990

      Posted

      Remember everyone’s different some people it works within weeks but others it can take months I’ve been on it for about 20months and Im still not back to my old self 😬😬

    • don45258
      don45258 mrs_susan74280

      Posted

      I’m on 15mg at the minute come down from 20mg to 10mg didn’t feel to good pharmacies said the drop was to much and said to go back up to 15mg and see how it goes it’s been about 10days now and still anxious 
  • jimmiego
    jimmiego

    Posted

    Thank-you MrsSusan and Jennifer. I started Cipralex about 8 weeks ago and take 5mg. It started to work for me in about 5 weeks. I woke up one morning and felt very good and knew that something was happening. I feel and believe it is making a difference for me and allows me to objectively examine and work thru my daily life in a harmonious manner. Thanks for asking. 👍

  • jennifer21990
    jennifer21990 jimmiego

    Posted

    hi.  escitalopram is what i am on.. i am not sure what Cipralex is?    is that another generic for lexapro?   
    • jimmiego
      jimmiego jennifer21990

      Posted

      Yes, my Dr. told me escitalopram and Cipralex are the same. Not sure about Lexapro.
    • jennifer21990
      jennifer21990 jimmiego

      Posted

      Lexapro is not generic. escitolopram is the generic name for lexapro..  might be different manufactures..  thanks for getting back to me..  
    • jennifer21990
      jennifer21990 jimmiego

      Posted

      Lexapro is not generic. escitolopram is the generic name for lexapro..  might be different manufactures..  thanks for getting back to me..  
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