[Karl1000]

I have only been on Lexapro for 6 weeks. 10mgs was toooo stimulating so I went to 5mgs. Unfortunatly 5 was to much for me. I cut to 2.5mgs for a couple of weeks and was able to sleep. I have gradually gone back to 5mgs.I can sleep about half the night. Feel a bit drained late in the afternoon. I was considering going off of it but my DR told me I really need to get to 10mgs for 6 weeks to give it a fair chance. Does anyone know if the insomnia side effect will go away if I up it. And if I do decide to quit after only being on it for 6 weeks and only the last two on 5mgs do I still need to taper? I am bummed, I so wanted this to work for me.

[justwhatever]

Everyone is different, and lexapro affects each person differently. For me, it worked pretty well to get rid of my anxiety. However, if you have been on this drug for 6 weeks, and things aren't getting any better, than perhaps you have other problems that need to be treated, or lexapro is not the med for you. Don't be bummed. There is a lot of help out there. What is your problem exactly?

amanda

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