Friday is will be the end of week 5 on Lexapro. The medicine is slowly helping with the anxiety but I am getting discouraged as I thought I would be further along by now. Still waking up at 4am and will start to have anxiety without even thinking about anything. Staying anxious at work as well, again not as bad as it was but just discouraged (and tired) right now. Hoping week 6 will be better.
End of week five on Lexapro?
Question posted by Anonymous on 23 Sep 2021
Last updated on 23 September 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
23 Sep 2021
What dosage are you taking, Randy? If it's a low dose you may need an increase in strength but also it may be a matter of giving it a bit more time. The fact that you're seeing some improvement means that the medication has begun to work but it can take 6-8 weeks to feel the full benefits and anxiety is notoriously slower to respond than depression.
Give your doctor a call (if you haven't already) and get their professional advice on your options.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better soon.
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