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Posted by Capri on July 18, 2003, at 22:21:07
Still trying to figure out Lexapro. I've been on 5 mg for 3 weeks. My brain feels a little fried. At work I can't concentrate on 1 thing but at the same time my brain is really lazy. Can't remember what I did 5 minutes ago and can't finish a complete thought. Still have some irritability (which was the reason I was put on it). I take it at night and sometimes I can't fall asleep....other nights I can. I feel sometimes hyper so I can't say it would help me avoid a panic attack. Trying to sort this all out.
Wayne, Jim feel free to give me your thoughts on this. Don't know if I should increase it to maybe 7 mg or stay where I am. Will see the doc in a week.
Does that "fried" brain feeling ever go away. I know when I took Paxil 4 years ago I had the same problem. It's like it zaps your brain or something! It I knew I could be free of anxiety and panic I would continue to take it but so far I don't see that happening. My mood is better however.
Thanks for listening.
Capri
Posted by jlo820 on July 19, 2003, at 1:29:57
In reply to Lexapro Update, posted by Capri on July 18, 2003, at 22:21:07
Posted by Capri on July 19, 2003, at 16:51:08
In reply to Why only 5 mg? (nm), posted by jlo820 on July 19, 2003, at 1:29:57
I am super sensitive to meds so I decided on my own to start with 5 mg. I'm glad I did because I was very panicky when I first started the 5 mg. Hopefully I can increase it soon. I'm going on vacation so I'll wait til I come back.
Thanks for replying.
Posted by JaneB on July 21, 2003, at 12:35:51
In reply to Lexapro Update, posted by Capri on July 18, 2003, at 22:21:07
I have found Klonopin to have a more beneficial effect than Lexapro on anxiety. Just .5mg at night.
JaneB
Posted by hester on July 22, 2003, at 12:43:32
In reply to Re: Lexapro Update, posted by JaneB on July 21, 2003, at 12:35:51
I took Lexapro - 10mg - for 5 months for long-term mild depression and anxiety. As soon as I went off, the anxiety (but not the depression) returned. Now I take Kava - 500mg in the morning and evening - and my anxiety is gone.
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