I am 60. Started on 10 mg of Lexapro on July 4th. Only 5 days. I feel emotionally numb. A bit of diarrhea and keep waking up and can’t get back to sleep. Will this stop? I’m not sure what to do. My doc says to stop until symptoms decease and then cut my pill in half. I don’t even want to do that if this will continue. Please help!
Lexapro - When will emotionally numbness leave?
Question posted by KathyStammen on 8 July 2021
Last updated on 11 July 2021
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WildcatVet
8 July 2021
Hi, Kathy!
Fortunately, side effects generally resolve over a few days to a week or two and rarely cause cessation of treatment. It would be a good idea to half your dose as this will let your metabolism adjust more smoothly to the medication. Then if needed you can increase your dose back up to a more therapeutic level.
Hang in there... all this will pass soon enough and I think you'll find that your time and efforts will help improve your quality of life.
You don't say if you're taking it for depression or anxiety or both but Lexapro is an excellent choice of medications. I took it for over seven years until it "pooped out" because of long term use.
Best regards and you'll be feeling better before you know it.
KathyStammen
11 July 2021
Thanks so much for answering! I was ready to quit.
KathyStammen
11 July 2021
By the way I did cut my dose in half. Hope it helps.
KathyStammen
11 July 2021
Btw it’s for depression.
WildcatVet
11 July 2021
Depression usually responds sooner than anxiety. How are you doing on the lower dose?
KathyStammen
11 July 2021
I think a bit better. Thx.
Simammy
12 July 2021
I have been on 20 Mg for 8 weeks, with same anxiety and panic attacks
Last week went up to 30 mg ,taking 2 mg Ativan to carry me ,no change
Some see results after 12 weeks or more
I want to give it more chance, but starting to lose hope
Any advice?
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