Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 121105

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increased anxiety with Lexapro

Posted by Lucy on September 26, 2002, at 9:45:38

I took Lexapro for only 2 days and stopped because I felt horrible. The nausea and insomnia was bad and I felt mentally fuzzy but the main reason for stopping was the anxiety. I almost could not work and felt a fear of people almost to the point of panic. I thought that Lexapro was supposed to help with anxiety - has anyone else experienced this problem and if so does it go away? I thought of trying it again but starting out at 5 mg/day if it will eventually help. Any input would be most helpful!

Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro » Lucy

Posted by Anyuser on September 26, 2002, at 11:02:27

In reply to increased anxiety with Lexapro, posted by Lucy on September 26, 2002, at 9:45:38

You should definitely start out with a low dose and increase slowly. Also, ask your pdoc for a prescription for a few tranquilizers to keep on the shelf in case you have a panic attack.

It can be difficult and scary to start out on an SSRI. The really nerve wracking anxiety should go away in a few days. Within a week or two the drug should help with anxiety, a lot.

Tough it out for the next few days. It will be worth it.

Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro

Posted by Lucy on September 26, 2002, at 11:29:50

In reply to Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro » Lucy, posted by Anyuser on September 26, 2002, at 11:02:27

Thanks a lot for the support. I already am taking a low dose of Xanax but it didn't seem to help at all - I may have to double up for the first few days or week.

Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro

Posted by Mystia on September 26, 2002, at 17:57:44

In reply to Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro, posted by Lucy on September 26, 2002, at 11:29:50

I agree with Anyuser! I am SO glad I stuck it out for those first few days! I feel pretty great on the Lexapro now. Try to stick with it for a bit longer, maybe the s/e's will go away or at least decrease. Good luck!

Myst

Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro

Posted by McPac on September 27, 2002, at 21:21:38

In reply to Re: increased anxiety with Lexapro, posted by Mystia on September 26, 2002, at 17:57:44

What is the increased anxiety on Lexapro due to? Norepinephrine levels?

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