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amberdz82
amberdz82

Hi new here..28 days ago today i had a huge Aniexty/panic attack its been constant since ..been to multiple hospitals also a mental health MD then diagnosed with a severe anxiety and panic disorder doctor put me on Zoloft and I had a bad reaction increased anxiety I am now on day 4 of 5 mg Lexapro for all these weeks I've had lack of appetite lack of sleep been very irritable I just am looking for positive vibes in words

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  • pete25453
    pete25453 amberdz82

    Posted

    Hey,

    First of I am not a doctor or anything like that. I am taking 10 mg Lexapro right now and first couple months I kept getting even stronger anxity but doc gave me Xanex to calm down as needed and now I am better. So if you keep getting anxity and other side effects thats a sign of medicine getting into your system and it takes a while for you to feel better so just stick it out,try not to worry,relax and talk to family or docktor.

  • ann35983
    ann35983 amberdz82

    Posted

    I went through that when I first started.  It will take a few weeks to settle down and then its amazing how helpful it will be.  At first I thought I was going crazy...but afterwards it got better and the anxiety went away.  I thought my anxiety was worse at the beginnig.  Keep me updated and TAKE CARE!

     

  • chev85
    chev85 amberdz82

    Posted

    Hi, i had the same problem with Zoloft, stuck with it for 4 weeks and am now on day 8 of 10mg Lexapro (well the generic Escitalopram). I read somewhere that Zoloft is more activating, so worse for anxiety to begin with and that Escitalopram or Lexapro is better for anxiety. I am still getting anxiety but doesn’t seem to be quite as bad now and am finally getting my appetite back. Good luck and let me know how you go
  • Dr.iosipus
    Dr.iosipus amberdz82

    Posted

    Hello.Im on 6th day on escitalopram 5mg. I've got the same side effects. Insomnia,irritation, nausea etc.

    I took escitalopram again before 5 years for 5 months. It's a very good medicine... It helps a lot..Be patient,and everything's be alright..

  • robin06253
    robin06253 amberdz82

    Posted

    I am on day for of starting Lexapro.  I've been on it before and am trying to keep my mind focused on how well it worked for me in the past.  But right now, I am having jitters, insomnia, debilitating anxiety...can anyone tell me how long these symptoms lasted for them before they got better?  All I want to do is cry.  I haven't been to work in a week but know I need to get back...there's no way I could go in like this though.  

    • robin06253
      robin06253

      Posted

      That should say day four.  lol
    • Purplecrow
      Purplecrow robin06253

      Posted

      Hi Robin, the early stages of any new med are sometimes a challenge .  I have discovered that herbal tea with valerian root, and camomile are very helpful...very helpful!

      also, when I was struggling, I was also dehydrated...and began focus on drinking more liquids...including Gatorade. A cup of warm water is a very pleasing evening drink, without caffeine!  

      Drink liquids, and try to relax thru this early stage.  Everything will be OK.

      kind regards, Purplecrow

       

    • robin06253
      robin06253 Purplecrow

      Posted

      Thank you for your response!  I have some tea with valerian root but was unsure if it would be ok to drink it while taking the Lexapro.
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