Hi Folks
Hope your all well.
I started lexapro Jan 2021 and was on 20mg which worked great for my anxiety which I never had before ( I'm in my 50's ).
Gradually when off it July 2022 as I thought I would be OK but decided to go back on 20mg gradually again in September 2022 as anxiety started to reappear.Lexapro worked again.
Gradually went off it again in January 2023 but I had to go back on it June 2023 due to feeling very low .
I am on lexapro for 9 weeks now , 5 weeks of them on 20mg and still not feeling as good as I did first time I used the medication.
Has anyone being in my situation and in your opinion will lexapro take longer to work again by going off and on it like I did 3 times over 2 years.
I intend staying on them this time for good.
Thanks for any assistance.
Why is 20mg Lexapro taking longer to work this time?
Question posted by Smile12 on 7 Aug 2023
Last updated on 10 August 2023
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Hi, Smile!
I don't know why it would take longer this time around,. It can take 4-8 weeks to feel the full benefits of the medication so maybe you're just not completely adjusted to it yet? Do you remember how many weeks it took for you to feel better when you were on it before?
You should talk to your doctor for advice. They may say give it a little more time or possibly adjust your dose. 20mg is the maximum dose recommended but it's often prescribed off-label at higher dosages.
Regards and I hope you're better quickly.
Thanks for taking the time with my query WildcatVet.
First time it took 5weeks to make me feel good again.I am concerned by going off /on it a few times it's not going to work fully this time, in hindsight I should have stayed on lexapro. It definitely has improved my low moods since I started again but I am prone to ruminating and low moods even now 9 weeks in.
I will have a word with my Doctor as you suggested.
Thanks again.
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