Lexapro Questions (Page 31)

Stopped Lexapro after 2 days. I have terrifying side effects. Will I ever feel myself again?

I’m a first time mum. I went to my GP with mild anxiety (worry about my baby etc) but definitely not postpartum depression. He put me on 10 mg Lexapro a day (it’s my first antidepressant) and I've never felt so bad in my life having constant panic attack - both physical and mental symptoms, ext... read more

Can Lexapro make you feel panicky?

I recently switched from Paxil to lexapro for depression and anxiety. I’ve been taking lexapro for 3 weeks now and have had a few days recently where I’ve felt like I’m having a panic attack. Anyone have this happen? Am I still in the “adjustment phase”? My depression and overall anxiety are better,... read more

Has anyone experienced anemia when taking Lexapro?

Escitalopram - Lexapro First 2 weeks side effects?

Hi all, i started lexapro 11 days ago now, and it has been a bit of tough road so far.. I was on celexa 3 years ago for panic & anxiety and got after a year and was pretty successful. My anxiety came back around 8 weeks ago and i went to a different doc you recommended lexapro 5mg, I started and... read more

I need help I'm scared to take Lexapro?

I have been suffering from panic attacks since May 2021. It has become so debilitating that I'm waking up in panic, I can't drive without freaking out and my children are becoming worried. I'm so tired of feeling like I'm having a stroke or dieing and the constant crying. My doctor has recommended... read more

What side effects do you have from switching from buspirone to Lexapro?

Can I stop taking Lexapro after two doses?

I recently got prescribed Lexapro 10mg for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), since taking it I have been very nauseous, been having shaking and trembling on my hands, and over all been more anxious than I was before I was prescribed it which has led to lack of sleep and fatigue. I am wondering... read more

What do you think about going up to 30mg on Lexapro?

Just went up to 25mg on Lexapro I know 20mg is max do you think I am going the right thing I’m scared to go to 30mg

Lexapro - When do the sweating go away?

I started taking it 2 days ago and the cold sweats and Hot flashes are unbearable. Does it ever go away

Has anyone been on 10mg of Lexapro and increased to 20mg? Mine was increased to 20mg on Tuesday...

... by my doctor because 10mg stopped working after 4 months. I started my increase on Friday, just 3 days ago and my anxiety and depression has gone up. Things that I have read online says you won’t feel the side effects like when you first started Lexapro but I am having increase anxiety and d... read more

Can I take Lexapro and mirtazapine at the same time?

Can I take mirtazapine and Lexapro at the same time? My doctor said it would be okay. I am afraid of this causing seretonin syndrome?

Lexapro making me feel worse before better.

I started having major sleeping problems about a month ago. I went days without sleep and I didn’t know why. It hit me all at once and insomnia was just not what I need right now. I tried meditation and journaling to see if these would help me and decided my anxiety and depression was too bad with m... read more

Can just 5 mgs of Lexapro be an effective dose?

Has anyone here found just 5 mgs of Lexapro to be an effective dose? If yes, how long did it take to work for you and what condition did you start taking it for? Thanks--

How hard is it to wean off of Lexapro 5 mg? I have been taking it for about 9 months?

Insomnia taking 10 mg Lexapro?

What is the different if I start on a 5mg Lexapro and then later move on to 10mg. My doctor ask me to take 10mg, but it is causing me insomnia for 2 days. I slept 3 to 4 hrs each night. Should i start with 5 mg first then move to 10 mg when my brain can take this? Thank you in advance.