Posted by Chris O on April 4, 2005, at 2:01:08
In reply to Patience with Lexapro?, posted by BA on March 30, 2005, at 11:02:36
BA:
For what it's worth, I think Lexapro is kind of a sucky drug. I was on it at 30-40mg/day for 8 months. Definitely better for me at higher doses than at lower doses, but I didn't notice much of a difference from say, month 2 to month 8. I mean, after I upped to the 30-40mg level, nothing really changed. Yes, it decreased my anxiety and depression somewhat, but...I felt fatigued and...not all that much better than without it. Maybe give it a few more weeks (if that's bearable) and then try something else. That's just my two cents.
Good luck,
Chris> I have been taking Lexapro for 9 weeks for GAD. After 2 weeks of mild improvement my pdoc increased my dosage from 10mg to 20mg for the past 7 weeks. I also take 1mg-1.5mg of clonazepam in the morning when my anxiety is at its worse. I sleep very well after taking 100mg of Trazadone before bedtime. When I take my 20mg of Lexapro in the morning it gives my anxiety a real jolt.
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> My anxiety was very bad without meds but I am frustrated that I do not feel happier and worry less. Does anyone think the Lexapro needs more time to kick in and should I be concerned about my daily dosage of clonazepam and Trazadone?
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> BTW, my side effects are limited to feeling a bit shaky sometimes and mild headaches.
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