Posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 21:08:46
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please, posted by tm on May 27, 2003, at 19:16:11
> I'm new to all of this and was put on Paxil at the beginning of March. Once I reached 25mg CR and asked to be changed because of the sexual side effects. I was put on Lexapro approx. 4 weeks ago. After two weeks at 10 mg I was still suffering and my Doc. raised it to 15mg. I have been at this level for 5 days. I have episodes of anxiety that builds up to depression because of the length of the anxiety. I have not reached the full benefit of the Lexapro yet. I am currently coming out of one of my episodes I hope. I also take .75 of Xanax four times a day to help fight the anxiety. I don't think this helps much, but it's all I know and it helps me to talk. Any comments anyone? This is all new to me!
I had a rough weeks 4 and 5 on Lexapro, increased anxiety and depression. I started at 5mg, went to 10mg at end of 4th week, now into 5th month at 10mg. Anxiety and depression lessened through week 9, when I actually felt "BETTER", and am glad to say I'm doing GREAT now. I feel like my old self again - happy go lucky devil may care "Butterfly"!!
Hopefully your anxiety and depression will lessen as you get further along. Most literature, studies, DRs, claim it may take 6-8 weeks to notice benefits.
Best of luck to you!!!
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