Posted by Mariposa on February 13, 2005, at 12:08:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro Side effects, posted by Phillipa on February 10, 2005, at 16:43:40
Currently @ 40mg, have been on Lex almost 2 years for depression and PMDD with good results. It took at least 3 months befor I felt it really helping. At about 5-6 weeks I had increased anxiety and VERY bad depression to the point I wanted to quit. Pdoc talked me into inceasing my dose and giving it more time, and I'm now glad he did. Also had trouble w/insomnia at night and feeling very lethargic and wanting to sleep during the day, but that too went away. Now I sleep VERY well at night and actually find Lex to be energizing during the day.
It may not work this well for everyone, but from monitoring this board over the past 2 years it really seems that many people do not get good results right away, it takes time for the med to start working, anywhere from 4 to 9 or even 10 weeks. Hang in there and give it a little time and hopefully you too will benefit.~~~8|8
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