Posted by okpolosi on May 19, 2003, at 12:40:35
In reply to Re: side effects :(, posted by donna king on May 18, 2003, at 19:58:27
> I just started taking Lexapro (10 mg) and feel so anxious- like I could jump out of my own skin. Feel like I could have a panic attack. I was anxious to begin with and the dr. thought this would help. Also have a lot of nausea and stomach problems. Does this subside or do I need to contact my dr?
The first few weeks on Lex can be very trying.....lots of side effects....but the good news is that they usually will all lessen and go away with time. Your Dr should have told you it may take 6-8 weeks before you get any "benefits" from Lex, and things may get worse before they get better.
Weeks 4-5 for me were the worst....lots of anxiety and increased depression, but this board gave me the encouragement I needed to stick with it.
Hang in there, we're all pulling for you.
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