..in chest. I am switching to Lexapro from Xanax which I will stay on til established on lexapro. Really struggling with physical symptoms. Last night had uncomfortable feelings in chest. Scared it wa serious. Some symptoms feel like withdrawal but I am not cutting back . Doc said last night to take whole 0.25 mg tablet up to4 a day instead of 1/2 0.25 tablet 4-5 times a day.
... . Last night I felt like I had sharp currents on top of my hands, prickly face and some anxiety. Does starting on lexapro 5mgs for 4 days do this or am I needing more xanax for now? I have started today taking 1 xanax every 5-6 hours. Felt a little rough this morning. Seems a little better with 2nd pill for now. Any thoughts?
Switching to Lexapro. Staying on 3 0.25 mg Xanax until established on Lexapro. Bad feelings...
Question posted by Marian Elizabeth on 8 Oct 2017
Last updated on 30 October 2017
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chuck1957
8 Oct 2017
HELLO, MARIAN; FIRST I WANT YOU TO KNOW EVERYTHING IS OKAY!!! WHEN WE START THE MEDICATIONS LIKE LEXAPRO NORMALLY THESE FEELING You're HAVING NOW ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS WE GET FOR 7 TO 14 DAYS GIVE OR TAKE A DAY OR TWO THEY WILL GO AWAY. AND YOU CONTINUE TO TAKE THE LEXAPRO ABOUT THE SAME TIME EACH DAY. SO THESE FEELINGS WELL GO AWAY ANYTIME LITTLE BY LITTLE BUT LUCKY YOUR DOCTOR GAVE YOU THE XANAX TO HELP YOU THROUGH THIS HARD TIME. BELIEVE ME, IT GETS MUCH EASIER VERY SOON. AND YOU ARE GOING TO BE OKAY VERY SOON. THIS IS ALL TEMPORARY NOW REMEMBER EVEN THE INCREASE IN ANXIETY WELL GET BETTER SOON WITHIN THE TIME I SAID. THEN WHEN THESE SIDE EFFECTS START GOING AWAY VERY SHORTLY. JUST REMEMBER TO CONTINUE TO TAKE THE LEXAPRO EVERY DAY AT THE SAME TIME AND WITHIN 2 WEEKS YOU SHOULD FEEL MUCH BETTER WITH THE SYMPTOMS YOU LISTED AND BY THE TIME YOU GET TO 4 WEEKS YOU START TO FEEL BETTER BY THE TIME YOU HAVE BEEN ON IT 6 TO 8 WEEKS YOU WILL HAVE THE RIGHT LEVEL OF LEXAPRO IN YOUR SYSTEM THAT IT STABILISES YOU OR THE DOCTOR WELL INCREASE THE LEXAPRO LITTLE AT A TIME. JUST REMEMBER THIS IS VERY COMMON AND THE WORSE PART OF THIS. BUT IT SURE WORKS BETTER THAN HAVING TO TAKE XANAX ALL THE TIME. OKAY HAVE A GOOD DAY AND PLEASE KNOW THAT KEEP TELLING YOURSELF THIS IS JUST TEMPORARY WHILE THE LEXAPRO GETS IN YOUR SYSTEM. AND YOU WILL BE FINE. REMEMBER IT HELPS TO THINK POSITIVE, KEEP YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR AND KEEP THE FAITH THIS IS ALL GOING TO GET BETTER. CHUCK1957 SORRY MARIAN, I HAVE BEEN DOING CHEMO AND MY EYES ARE SHOT WITH A BIT OF CHEMOBRAIN IN THE AFTERNOON THAT IS WHY I HAVE TO TYPE IN CAPS. CHUCK.
Marian Elizabeth
9 Oct 2017
Thanks so much, Chuck! That really helps me feel that I am on the right track. It gets discouraging because you don't expect to feel so off. You have encouraged me greatly today. I so appreciate your response, especially with what you are going through. My prayers are with you.
chuck1957
10 Oct 2017
Miriam; Glad I CAN HELP KEEP ME IN YOUR LOOP, BUT I REALLY FELL YOUR GOING TO DO JUST FINE ONES ALL OF THIS SETTLES DOWN THIS IS THE HARDEST THING WHEN WE HAVE TO ADJUST TO SOMETHING NEW. I KNOW TO ME THE HARDEST THING IS THE OLD SAYING HURRY UP AND WAIT. LOL BUT YOUR DOCTOR SOUNDS LIKE A VERY REASONABLE PERSON FROM WHAT YOU HAVE SAID ABOUT THE DOCTOR AND THAT IS 1/2 THE BATTLE IS BEING ABLE TO TRUST THE DOCTOR. FEEL FREE TO CHECK IN ANYTIME OR JUST TO LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU ARE. IT NOT EASY BUT ANYTHING WORTH HAVING IS WORTH WORKING ON. NO MATTER WHAT IT IS WE ALWAYS HAVE OUR GOOD AND BAD DAYS. AND FINALLY, WE START TO HAVE MORE GOOD THAN BAD. HANG IN THERE CHUCK1957
Marian Elizabeth
16 Oct 2017
Thanks for your last comments Chuck. Last week got rough. Blood pressure up so increased that medication. They increased zanax and it seemed to help but at times still not great. Yesterday I felt that I had some good hours now today I feel like a slug and like my insides race at times . I may add a half .25 xanax today. I did yesterday and it seemed to help and is still under the amount allowed on my new prescription. Thanks for listening. I am keeping the faith, etc. Thursday wool be 2 weeks on lexapro.
chuck1957
16 Oct 2017
Great marion your doing the right thing, and from what has been going on some good days some not so. But you are at the 2 week which you know that is more an estimate but it is very close to that for everyone. And keep reminding yourself of the good days you have had and let's hope these nasty side effects go away very soon. Don't feel guilty you know when you need the xanax so take it when it is getting to much. This should start being more good days anytime. Let me now how its going in a week to 10 days for sure. And by then it should be working much better feel free to let me know anytime.
chuck1957
16 Oct 2017
I know marion this is the hardest part of this part is getting these darn side effect that many of us have at the beginning, I envy many people have no problems starting these kinds of medications. But as long as they work is the main thing. So far sounds like your getting there just remember the biggest problems with alot of us is the fact that anxiety shows up in so many ways. Like your chest that is the one that can be very scary. Because it is only natural to think the worst. But it is just so hard to believe that something like anxiety or depression can have such control over us. But it does help to just know yu are not the only one. And continue to work on or thin off things that side track your thoughts when you feel the first symptoms really helps us in many ways.
One of mine I think I told you is the breathing exercise you can do it and nobody know you are doing it anyway just a few ideas and the biggest favor you can do for yourself and its hard to do but you have an attack give your self a break try not to even think of it dwelling on it just messes with you. So every time it comes in your mind replace it with anything positive that you enjoy a picture on the wall you name it a good friend or think of how far you have come. And the fact in time this will be just a memory. Anyway stick with it. And have a nice day.
Marian Elizabeth
29 Oct 2017
I am at 3 1/2 weeks on lexapro and take 0.5 mg xanax 3times a day. Still feel some anxiety at times and depression as well. Hoping to see more difference soon.
chuck1957
29 Oct 2017
Marion; Well at least your holding steady, And normally you should start to notice relief from the anxiety any time. Or give your doctor a call.
Marian Elizabeth
30 Oct 2017
I am at 3 1/2 weeks on lexapro and take 0.5 mg xanax 3times a day. Still feel some anxiety at times and depression as well. Hoping to see more difference soon.
Marian Elizabeth
30 Oct 2017
Thanks Chuck. I go to doctor next week. Hoping to keep seeing improvement. I definitely am having better time of it now than before. Hope you are doing well.
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