First day on Escitalopram?
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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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hoopyboocs51 hana7895
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I couldn't take it, caused agitation, increase in anxiety, crying was worse. But everyone is different. I hope it helps you.
lynn67615 hoopyboocs51
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hana7895 lynn67615
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With the help of Ativan and keeping yourself busy and exercise daily, your mind doesn't have time to play tricks on you. I plan my next day the night before, it's far easier when you get up in the morning knowing you have things to do. This will stop the Anxiety completely. As you know we have to do our part to help the medicine work effectively.Have a good day!
lynn67615 hana7895
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hana7895 lynn67615
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Hi Lynn, I'm doing fine so far, it's getting better every day. I'm on day 23, almost 3 weeks, you're right, it could take 6-8 weeks to fully work, but it will at the end! I found that keeping busy is helping me alot. Have a great Sunday.
darla_22432 hana7895
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andrea08357 lynn67615
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lynn
just curious how are you feeling now?
I was on Citalopram for 19 years ran out for a week and got back on. 24 days of pure hell with no emotions, anxiety, obsessive thoughts of being stuck like this forever. Got switched to 20 mg of escitalopram and feel even worse. Today i took half to see how I react.
going to a pyschiatrist today because i just feel like i am going to lose my mind all together.
lynn67615 andrea08357
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i am on pristiq 21 days still waiting lexapro didn't wrk for me
andrea08357 lynn67615
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Thank you Lynn
I am headed to the psychiatrist now to discuss additional meds. I was only on CIT for 3.5 weeks but developed very heightened anxiety and loss of all emotions except fear. Ive also lost 23 lbs.
I started ESC 4 days ago at 20mg only took ten this morning to see how I react. It has not helped at all in fact I feel worse but its only been 4 days.
praying I am better soon. i feel like i am losing my mind and its so damn scary.
lynn67615 andrea08357
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i understand i have the same problem hard to stay on them for 8 to 12 weeks to see if they work.
lynn67615 andrea08357
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andrea how are you doing today?