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Lexapro and morning anxiety

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alex10154
alex10154

Hi does anyone find their anxiety is significantly higher in the mornings? Have been on Lexapro for 2 weeks now (1 week @5mg then 1 week @10mg.)

I find the morning anxiety awful upon waking, with racing thoughts and every problem even small ones seem overwhelming to the point of feeling nauseous. Will this subside? Dr has given me Diazepam which I find I'm taking every morning. Im new to Lexapro after previously being on Prozac and Mirtazapine (which I hated and asked Dr to change) although I still take 7.5mg at.night for sleep. Just want to feel normal again and wake up looking forward to the day and feeling positive about things rather than the dread I have now sad

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  • shane05974
    shane05974 alex10154

    Posted

    I went to a psychaitrist and she put me on mirtizpine. May have spelt wrong. On 7.5 mg for last week ad well as lexapro 10mg. (Been on lexapro for four weeks now.) Only major side effect of lexapro that im experiencing now is really bad itchyness. Otherthanthat this combination has been amazing. No more anxiety. It has stopped everything causing panic attacks and the like along with excellent nights sleep. Only side effect is that it may cause weight gain. But I eat healthy anyway and I've been watching my weight and nothing major as yet. Mind you I'll keep am eye on it. But it has been great in finally breaking the cycle. 😊

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 shane05974

      Posted

      I am 20 days on Lexapro 10, how long did it take to kick in?
    • shane05974
      shane05974 lynn67615

      Posted

      I found my morning panic attacks finished after day 10 but then it was around day 15 that I went to psychiatrist and was put on mirtzipine. After about 3 days on that things were so much better and I was finally getting a full nights sleep without waking up in cold sweats. So with both of them things seem to be going well. Touch wood! That's what worked for me anyway. From what my Pysch said she said it could take 4-6 weeks before it works effectively.

  • judy27249
    judy27249 alex10154

    Posted

    It will pass after a month
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 judy27249

      Posted

      Judy I just  28 days still have lots of anxiety can I still get better help
    • judy27249
      judy27249 lynn67615

      Posted

      Hi Lynn how many milligrams of Lexapro are you On?  My psychiatrist prescribed Xanax for the first six weeks to take with the Lexapro. I am doing fine now
  • judy27249
    judy27249 alex10154

    Posted

    I woke up with shakes the first month.  The anxiety level was very high.  It takes a while to get into your bloodstream.
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 judy27249

      Posted

      Thanks judy I am on 10 I take 1        

      2 mg Valium a day I was worried I might not get better. Hood to hear it can take more than a month

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615

      Posted

      What mgs of lexapro are you on
  • judy27249
    judy27249 alex10154

    Posted

     I’m on 10 mg 
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 judy27249

      Posted

      How much Xanax did you take.  How long did it take for the anxiety to ease
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615

      Posted

      Did you lose your appetite 
    • judy27249
      judy27249 lynn67615

      Posted

      I took .5 Xanax and lost my appetite for four weeks. However I feel great now. Sometimes I have to take the Xanax to sleep once in a while
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 judy27249

      Posted

      How long have you been. on it now I’m ready to give up
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615

      Posted

      Did you also not like to be around lots of people sorry for being a bother just so afraid I will never get better
    • judy27249
      judy27249 lynn67615

      Posted

      I'm getting confused who I am answering.  I explained to Alex. See if you can see the message.  And yes I became a recluse while not on it.  You will be fine.  Give yourself a chance.  Perhaps, you will need more than 10mg if your doctors sees your anxiety level is very high.  But give the 10mg at least 6 weeks.  It helps me a lot.

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 judy27249

      Posted

      Thanks Judy, for your replies just afraid I will never get better
    • judy27249
      judy27249

      Posted

      I was prescribed to take 1mg a day however  only took a half once a day. You need to give the Lexapro a chance. I don’t know how old you are and how much you weigh. If you are feeling high anxiety,  you should definitely contact your psychiatrist. We all take Lexapro for a reason. Is there a reason for you besides the anxiety.?   Do you also suffer from depression? You will definitely get better

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 judy27249

      Posted

      Hi Judy, I only have anxiety. I was on sertraline for 20 years and then it pooped out just looking for another one that works. My daughter died almost 4 years ago and it’s been a struggle since than. I was on Prozac for 8 weeks and it did not help at all, I have been on Escitalopram for 30 days now and will wait out the 8 weeks. When did you start to see changes in the anxiety lessening. I take a very small dose of Valium maybe I should take more until it kicks in.

      Thanks Lynn

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