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Starting lexapro today 10mg.. not sure if this was a right decision

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T3369
T3369

So today I went to dr for a sick visit but decided to mention my anxiety over the past month. I've always had issues with anxiety runs in the family. But when you add a ton more stressors it effects me horribly. I freak out. I get super irritated.. angry.. then after that subsides depressed. I have always pulled myself out. But I rather not deal with the ordeal. So I asked for something to take on occasion. Dr suggested everyday dose of Lexapro. Any suggestions ??

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  • danny43
    danny43 T3369

    Posted

    I take it for anxiety and depression and highly recommend it especially for anxiety and it started working almost straight away, I have 15mg now but started on 5mg then 10mg after a month and 15mg two months after that. Get well soon
  • daka511
    daka511 T3369

    Posted

    i am on 10 mg now on my 5th week and i feel al9t better now but i am atill having up and down days. like now i feel down but hoping tommow is better and i talk to my doctor Tuesday i mau go up to 15mg. i hear its the best dose but lets see and i hope you feel better i know this sucks but we must fight for all of us going thru this
  • T3369
    T3369

    Posted

    Day 3 on lexapro.. and I was totally spaced out all day. Hope this changes because I don't like that feeling. Family noticed it also

  • T3369
    T3369

    Posted

    I've decided today to stop taking this medication. I think it's actually making my anxiety worse. I have total lose of motivation.. and while I'm still aware of this I'm going to make the decision to stop.

    • dana356
      dana356 T3369

      Posted

      Hi! Just wondering how you made out with your escitalopram? I am 3 weeks in and have felt terrible since starting it...having so many side effects. I am thinking I will start weaning off now as just hate feeling this poorly. Did you stop yours? How long had you been on and did you wean off or stop cold turkey? I was on this a couple years ago at same dose and didn't have any side effects. This is so much different.

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