Escitalopram Questions (Page 5)

Lexapro escitalopram side effects due to wrong dose.( Anxiety / Depression)?

Hi All, 4 weeks of trying to battle with mild depression, anxiety and repetitive thoughts without them I finally gave in and I started taking escitalopram ( Lexapro) but under a different brand name 10 mg two weeks ago. To begin with I messed up the way I took my meds. I started taking by... read more

Prozac - What is it like going back on fluoxetine after being off for a year?

I am contemplating going back on fluoxetine after being off of it for a little over a year. When I went off Fluox (40mg) I started taking Lexapro (escitalopram 20mg). Just wondering about side effects and effectiveness when starting back up. I experienced some side effects for the first couple of... read more

Lexapro / escitalopram - how long to notice benefits? Best to take morning or night?

I've recently been diagnosed with a general anxiety disorder. I've always been an off / on anxious person who over thinks everything but due to a 5 week illness the GAD slowly built up on me and then all of a sudden I had 5 days straight of not being able to think straight, feeling trapped,... read more

Lexapro to Pristiq for anxiety?

Has anyone switched from generic Lexapro (escitalopram) to generic Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) with success? Was on Lexapro 20mg for about 5 years and then it stopped working for my anxiety and panic disorder. Was having bad panic attacks. Doctor put me on generic Pristiq. Started with 25 mg for 2... read more

Anxiety - should I start off taking 5 mg of escitalopram?

First time taking an anti anxiety med and was wondering if I should cut the pill in half and start slow. Or just take the 10mg that was prescribed starting out? What do you guys suggest?

Does stopping Lexapro 5mg after 5 days cause side effects?

I have been prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro) 5mg a week ago for depression and anxiety. After four days I had worst side effects such as insomnia, feverish, and burning sensation. I called my doctor and he told me to discontinue the drug and we can find alternatives after two weeks (he is on... read more

Escitalopram - Day 6 on Lexapro. Feel horrible. Anxiety, major fatigue, insomnia. Do I continue?

Dr days side effects are normal and will subside in 4/6 weeks.

Starting week 4 on Lexapro?

I just need reassurance from someone that takes escitalopram that they start feeling better maybe after 5 or 6 weeks. I am only on 10 mg but my doctor does not want to raise my dose yet due to the side affects of going up. Anxiety is not as bad but days still struggle. But the depression is a lot... read more

Escitalopram - Week 2 worse than Week 1?

I'm a 33 year old male who's been struggling with anxiety/depression/insomnia for the past month. I tried bupropion but that seemed to make my anxiety/insomnia worse! I switched to escitalopram 12 days ago. My doctor told me to start with 5mg for the first two days, then up it to 10mg. Aside from... read more

Aripiprazole - Aripriprazole and anxiety?

Did anyone have anxiety as a side effect from aripriprazole? I’m taking it with escitalopram.

Should I continue escitalopram or Lexapro?

I was diagnosed with quiet borderline personality disorder (quiet BPD) just this past Tuesday, I started 10 mg of Lexapro this past Tuesday as well, and basically day 3, so last night I was filled with anxiety it felt like there was no escape I soon could not fall asleep because it felt as if my... read more

Escitalopram - Does Lexapro increase have side effects?

My GP recently increased my dose from 10mg to 20mg. After about 2 weeks of 20mg things have become really bad, i feel like I am going insane. I don’t feel like myself, I feel very numb, I don’t feel all warm in fuzzy inside when I see my partner or the people I love, I just feel this emptiness. I’v... read more

Escitalopram - Has anyone used lexapro and cannabis?

I recently started taking lexapro and I know it takes a few weeks until it works has anyone been on lexapro and took cannabis or is it a bad interaction? I am reaching out to my provider about this but I have not got a call back so thought it was worth a try to ask?

What is the lowest dose of Escitalopram that has helped you?

Does escitalopram cause weight gain?

I have recently been prescribed 5mg escitalopram as my anxiety and depression is at its worst but my only problem is really don’t want to gain weight as I am struggling with it.