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lexapro increased to 20 mgs. from 15mg. extremely jittery help!!!

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renee37065
renee37065

Hey all!! I need some positive feedback.. I was on lexapro 15mgs. For 6 weeks. Worked very well. Then I had some break thru panic, and depression.. the doctor upped doseage to 20mgs.. now I'm feeling really shaky and jittery all day.. I started Monday of last week.. is this normal ? Will this subside anytime soon? I have been given .5mgs of klonopin 2x a day and .5mgs of xanax for break thru panic attacks.. it's keeping me out of the er and going crazy.. any positive feedback would be very helpful.. feel like I'm going crazy. Thanks all

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  • el_shiz
    el_shiz renee37065

    Posted

    I just upped from 15mg to 20mg this morning, so cant't comment on effects, but i am sure they will pass for you, typically start up effects happen with every dose increase
    • renee37065
      renee37065 el_shiz

      Posted

      One week today jitterness has went away quite a bit.. no longer need the klonopin.. still would like to feel better.. I'm nervous though bc I felt great for 3 weeks when I upped my dose the last time, then it all came back .. not as bad but was having anxiety n depression.. how are u doing ?
    • el_shiz
      el_shiz renee37065

      Posted

      i feel quite anxious, bit foggy headed and taking a while to drop off at night. This is day 3 for me on 20mg, had upped the previous week from 10 to 15mg
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