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Re: lexapro side effects

Posted by AtlantaRunner on February 6, 2004, at 18:21:05

In reply to Re: lexapro side effects, posted by KathrynLex on February 6, 2004, at 13:21:53

Hi - I agree...stick with it. I had really strange side effects the first 4-5 weeks but once they subsided it really helped. However, I'm wondering how many mg's you're taking? I am great at 10 and even 15, but at 20, I'm "flat." Sounds like that's how you're feeling. Perhaps you can taper down on the mg's a bit and see how you feel?

Good luck!

> Hi Slippingaway,
>
> Give Lexapro at least 6 weeks before you decide to stop taking it. It takes quite a while to kick in and before it does you can feel a little funky. If you still feel blank and shallow at the end of 6 weeks, lex may not be for you. (But do give it a fair chance.)
>
> I'm surprised to hear that you're having trouble finding a pdoc who is willing to prescribe Prozac. Do they give a reason? My pdoc suggested it as an alternative to lex. (I've been on Prozac before and loved it, but I went off of it for a while and it wasn't nearly as effective when I tried to get back on it.)
>
> Also, while I didn't encounter the same problem you are having, the two week mark is difficult for a lot of people. (Without the support of this board I wouldn't have continued taking it.) I'm very glad that I stuck it out because my anxiety/depression is under control and I feel like I'm getting my life back.
>
> I hope the lexapro starts working for you.
>
> K.
>


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