Posted by tm on May 28, 2003, at 10:10:05
In reply to Re: Switch from Lexapro to Effexor XR???, posted by blkvettes on May 26, 2003, at 12:16:28
> > I've been taking Lexapro for a few weeks and going to give it more time. Effexor XR claims to help with motivation, and the 10mg Lexapro seems to make me feel spacey and lack of motivation. Any input???
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> Hi there, the side effects you describe are very normal. I felt that way for quite awhile.At a few weeks this is not near enough time for the med to work unless you get real lucky. You have to give it a good 8 weeks at least. Dont mess with going up or down with the dose. Just be patient and give it time. I hope it works for you. No med is going to work in a few weeks and they will all have side effects for weeks. TAKE CARE!!!!
> WAYNE
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I'm new to all of this, I started suffering the first of March and I'm 44 yrs. old. I had no problems before that. and was on Paxil at first and did not like the side efffect. I have been on Lex for about four weeks(15mg). I still fight nausea, anxiety, and some depression. I take Xanax four times a day and the mornings are the pits. I have not lost motivation I just have a hard time getting started in the morning because of the anxiety. So Wayne it sounds like the Lex. is working for you and do you take anything else?
Thanks Tim
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