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Posted by ed_uk on December 23, 2005, at 15:29:33
From this week, Cipralex in now approved for the treatment of GAD in the UK.
Cipralex is now approved (UK) for......
*Depressive illness
*Social phobia
*Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
*Panic disorder - with or without agoraphobia
Ed
Posted by Glydin on December 23, 2005, at 18:29:32
In reply to Cipralex (Lexapro) for GAD in the UK, posted by ed_uk on December 23, 2005, at 15:29:33
It's wonderful stuff. Not everyone agrees, but for me - wonderful, great stuff for which I am very grateful.
Posted by RobertDavid on December 24, 2005, at 0:13:45
In reply to Re: Cipralex (Lexapro) for GAD in the UK » ed_uk, posted by Glydin on December 23, 2005, at 18:29:32
I have Social Anxiety (primary) and Generalized Anxiety (secondarily). It didn't help me with either at 10 mgs. Was quite activating. Everyone is different. It's supposed to be a more potent Celexa.
Posted by Colleen D. on December 24, 2005, at 14:30:11
In reply to Re: Cipralex (Lexapro) for GAD in the UK » ed_uk, posted by Glydin on December 23, 2005, at 18:29:32
> It's wonderful stuff. Not everyone agrees, but for me - wonderful, great stuff for which I am very grateful.
Just wanted you to know that Lex is a-okay with me so far. I remember you recently telling me how well it was helping you!
I still need clonazepam but I'm still getting better sleep, and I have less constipation and sweating than from Effexor. Sexual side effects almost seem to be non-existent.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's a good long-term med for me too.
Happy Holidays!
Colleen
Recurrent MDD, OCD, GAD and SP
Posted by Glydin on December 24, 2005, at 14:48:01
In reply to Re: Cipralex (Lexapro) for GAD in the UK » Glydin, posted by Colleen D. on December 24, 2005, at 14:30:11
Colleen, I'm so very happy for you and thanks so for the update.
I was just sitting here thinking how very lucky I am. Agoraphobia was wretched for me and today, as in Christmas EVE - I went to the mall just for the h*ll of it - really I was all finished up and did it for "fun". It was a great feeling.
I do still use Klonopin from time to time, also..... Mainly to help relax tension. The tension thing is a combo deal with anxiety as a stubborn factor and reactive muscles with osteoarthritis.
Lex has been good to me and it is my hope it will be a good one for you, too. Nine months and counting for my use.
Happy Holidays to you and yours....
Posted by Greif on December 25, 2005, at 22:47:05
In reply to Re: Cipralex (Lexapro) for GAD in the UK » Colleen D., posted by Glydin on December 24, 2005, at 14:48:01
I have taken celexa and now Lexapro for over 5 years for depression. It has provided no relief for GAD in fact the reverse. SSRIs have diferent effects on everyone. I take 2MG of Klonopin daily with the Lex. Without the K, the side effects of lexapro (insomnia etc) make anxiety worse. I know many people who have a hard time tolerating 2.5 mg day of Lex. Take it slow and keep expaectations realistic. Good luck.
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