Posted by blkvettes on April 13, 2003, at 17:53:21
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by Luziluna on April 13, 2003, at 17:47:04
> I have been on Lexapro for about 8 days. I switched from Paxil because the Paxil was making me flush and I did not like that at all!!
> I have started out on a really low dose of Lexapro- only 2.5 mgs- but I do feel the effects already. I am much calmer ( I am taking it for anxiety related to Body Dysmorphic Disorder)and I sleep like a baby. It does make me a little tired during the day, I may start taking it at night.
> My doctor started me off slowly to hopefully minimize any side effects.
> I will start on 5 mgs tomorrow, so we'll see, but Lexapro is supposed to have minimal side effects and some people start to feel results within days of starting....
> It really varies with each individual. Even on my low dose, I feel effects so.....who knows, each persons biology is different. My doctor told me that, with such a good response so far, I may not have to take any more than 5 mgs!!
> Good luck, hope this helps
Hi there, glad you started at a low dose. Your doctor has some brains!!!!! Taking it at night may help with your tiredness. GOOD LUCK!!!
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