escitalopram - when will it start working?

Posted 3 years ago, 4 users are following.

kalisa

Hi everyone,

It's now my 4th or 5th week on 20mg, I increased my dose from 10mg to 15mg 5 or 6 weeks ago and then increased to 20mg five days after that, and now my anxiety and intrusive thoughts is SO bad during the day. I am stuck to lying on the couch waiting for the panic to pass. It normally starts an hour or two after I wake up and it wont go away until several hours later. Evenings are always better for me, and I am able to relax and enjoy my nights with my fiance. Will I start to feel better soon? Is this normal for the medication to take this long? I am so worried that this medication wont help and I will be like this forever. Any support or advise is greatly appreciated.

Kalisa

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joni56291 kalisa

Posted 3 years ago

IS Your anxiety getting better? I am two weeks in on lexaapro and the anxiety is horrible most of the day.
elizabeth10613 kalisa

Posted 3 years ago

When do you take yours? I take mine at night and by 2nd week, i was started getting better.
elizabeth10613 kalisa

Posted 3 years ago

When do you take yours? I take mine at night and by 2nd week, i was started getting better.
christa1995 kalisa

Posted 3 years ago

very curious to know how you're doing now because I currently feel almost exactly like you described. I'm on week 4.

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