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Should I cut my dosage in half for Lexapro?

Hey, I used to take lexapro (Escitalopram) for a while, i stopped taking it around 6 months ago because I thought that I no longer needed it for my anxiety. Everything was fine, until a few days ago. I am currently in college and I think I got overwhelmed with stress. I had one of the worst panic... read more

Should I increase my scitalopram (Lexapro) from 5mg to 10mg? For the last 3 weeks I was taking 5mg..

... of Lexapro. The first two weeks were horrible with side effects extreme dizziness and nausea and light headed. On the 3rd week I started feeling significantly great again not completely I still had moments of anxiety but not as bad as they were before. This is the fourth week and I’m feeling e... read more

Why am I so tired? Lexapro.

I have noticed that I have been very tired all the time. I went back on my Lexapro around 2 months ago and I am ALWAYS tired. I usually sleep from 12-9 every night so I know that I am getting plenty of sleep. I will wake up very fatigue and after around 2-3 hours i want to nap. I am not sure if... read more

Lexapro and Wellbutrin together?

My doctor prescribed me Wellbutrin in addition to the Lexapro I've been taking for two years. Has anyone had any side effects of this combo? I'm constantly exhausted and have random outbursts of crying. I just started the Wellbutrin two weeks ago and I know it takes awhile, but I feel like I cannot... read more

Escitalopram - How do you cope with taking Lexapro in the first few weeks?

My wife have been taking Lexapro for three weeks for anxiety and depression caused by increase anxiety and taking Buspirone for two weeks. The first two weeks, the doctor prescribed 10mg but 10mg caused extreme fatigue and made her feel very lethargic. She also experienced other side effects. We... read more

I have been on Lexapro for 11 days?

I started Lexapro 11 days ago for severe anxiety and panic. So far, no relief. I am still having my anxiety symptoms of numbness, tingling, twitching, weakness, and shaking, in my arms and legs and face. I was really hoping it would help with the physical symptoms by now so I can stop worrying... read more

Trazodone and Lexapro, did it mess me up?

I took Trazodone and Lexapro (both 25mg) for only 3 days and woke up in the middle of the night to my heart not beating, then suddenly racing. Obviously went to the ER as I thought it was a heart attack. When I was at the ER, my heart did that a few more times but slowly went away over time. The... read more

Tapering down on Lexapro and relapse in symptoms?

I was on 20mg Lexapro for GAD that was so bad, I could not eat or function. I have been on the meds and feeling amazing for about 7 years. I decided on trying to taper down... slowly... and did 10 MG for about 3-4 months, then went down to 5MG. After 2 weeks of being down to 5MG, I had a massive... read more

Is 5 mg lexapro enough for an adult?

My dr gave me Lexapro 5 mg once a day plus Xanax XR .5 mg twice a day. After 5 days with lexapro I felt better than I have in years for 4 days. Then came back to nothing great. I told the dr. She said that happens sometimes and it will get better. She continued me on the 5 mg lexapro still. Does it... read more

How long does Lexapro take to fully kick in?

I’m going into week 6 on Tuesday of taking 20mg Lexapro which I just started last Monday on the highest dose. I have anxiety and panic disorder. How long does it take to fully kick in so the anxiety goes away?

Escitalopram - Lexapro advice needed. I am new to this medication.

I started Lexapro very small dose of 2.5 mg. First two weeks have been great. I’ve woken today with extreme anxiety. Is this normal and will it pass? Should I increase my dose or just sit tight for the moment?

Lexapro and clonazepam - has it worked for you?

I’ve been on Lexapro for almost four weeks (the last three at 10mg). I have terrible, increased anxiety and nocturnal panic attacks while getting used to the drug. I asked my doctor for clonazepam and I’ve taken it for the last two days. She wanted to put me on Seroquel but I didn’t want that drug. ... read more

Escitalopram - Is it possible to present side effects only after 4 weeks of treatment?

I am taking Lexapro 10 mg in the last 4 weeks, by mornings. I was doing good with it, but now after 4 weeks of treatment I’ve been feeling dizzy and a little somnolent during the day. I thought that if I had to have any side effects it would appear in the begging of treatment. Did someone e... read more

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