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First day on Escitalopram?

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hana7895
hana7895

Hi, I tried Sertrline for 5 weeks but I guess it wasn't meant for me, started on Escitalopram today 5mg for 2-days and then 10mg after. if you would share your feedback, side effects what to expect, how to best deal with them and finally I understand it takes about 2 weeks before I see any benefits...Would greatly appreciated! I'm suffering from Anxiety with slight depression. Thank you

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  • karen32905
    karen32905 hana7895

    Posted

    Hi,

    I too didn’t have a very good time with Sertraline, in fact I cannot tolerate it.

    I’ve been on Escitilopram for nearly a year now after coming off the awful Mirtazapine ! ( another that didn’t suit me)

    I increased over a few weeks until getting onto my current dose of 15mgs.

    Took a few weeks to feel any affects ( I also take other medication for my mental health)  I have not experienced any side effects thankfully 😅 good luck 😉 

  • kelly58470
    kelly58470 hana7895

    Posted

    Hi, Hana!

    ?I'm probably not the best person to answer your question, as I'm still on just 5 mg after 14 days;-). I'm prescribed 10 mg., but haven't gotten brave enough to move up to that yet.

    ?I've had minimal side effects on the 5 mg. The only side effects I can say I've had for sure are a spaced out feeling after an hour or two of taking my pill in the morning. It was especially noticeable when I turned my head or looked up or down.

    ?I've also had some insomnia and stomach issues, BUT I had both before starting escitalopram, so I think it's due to anxiety rather than side effects. I've actually started sleeping better the last few nights; whether that's due to the escitalopram starting to work or me just realizing I won't have bad side effects on 5 mg with this drug, I don't know.

    • Samchen
      Samchen kelly58470

      Posted

      Hi Kelly,

      How are ya?

      I'm on my 4th day and having the spaced out feeling, especially when I stare into my computer.

      How long did that take to go away?>

      Appreciate it,

      Husam

  • hana7895
    hana7895

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies! after taking the 5 mg, Saturday was good to me over all, my anxiety stayed far and it helped. Today still on 5 mg, felt some anxiety but it’s getting better now, tomorrow I’m starting on 10 mg a day and I’m anxious a bit, I’m going to stick with it hoping I’ll get the benefits in the weeks to come.
  • karen32905
    karen32905 hana7895

    Posted

    Good luck 😉 

    It took a few weeks to be honest for me to feel the full effects , I take mine in the morning,

    When do you take yours ?

    • hana7895
      hana7895 karen32905

      Posted

      Hi Karen, I take mine in the morning around 6 am. Today was the first day on 10 mg from the previous 2 days on 5 mg, felt Anxiety around 1 pm, but it went away within 30 minutes, I guess maybe due to the bigger dose and I think my body will adjust to it. Good Luck!
  • hana7895
    hana7895

    Posted

    Day 4 on 10 MG: As usual low Anxiety in the morning, it went away after 2 PM. I was in a very good mood, feeling good all the way till I went to bed around 11:30 😊

    • kelly58470
      kelly58470 hana7895

      Posted

      Your post inspires me :-)! I've been so nervous about going up to 10 mg at the end of June due to side effects. It sounds like you are doing great on the 10 mg though, and that gives me hope!

  • hana7895
    hana7895

    Posted

    Day 6; still experiencing morning Anxiety that goes away in the afternoon and I'm fine.Too early though, only 6 days on Escitalopram, but I feel it's helping me little by little everyday and that's a good sign, the previous AD Sertraline didn't work at all. I pray to get better almost everyday. 

  • hana7895
    hana7895

    Posted

    Day 15: So far....Things are going well, I had a bad headache and felt a little nausea yesterday, first time since taking the medicine. Sometimes I cut a gram or 2 out of the 10 MG tablet when the day before the medicine was too strong. Have a happy Sunday people.
    • tara95409
      tara95409 hana7895

      Posted

      Hi I’ve had the identical same problems the headache and nausea I wonder if things are going better for you now?

    • andrea08357
      andrea08357 tara95409

      Posted

      Sadly i am going in a year and still struggling. I Have been on TRINTELLIX, rexulti for about 6 months ans lamotrgine for a year i still have really bad days and i am struggling to find the right meds.

      i still suffer from depression and anxiety as well as brain racing thoughts. i am still crying but hopeful someday they will find the right meds for me 😦

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