Escitalopram Questions (Page 12)

Escitalopram - does the fact that I was taking half dose of 5mg at first mean that I have not...

... seen any improvement?

Escitalopram - Does Lexapro make you sick?

I have just been prescribed this medication due to depression and anxiety, however I have a major phobia of sickness and I’m absolutely terrified to start taking them incase they make me sick. I’ve put it off for 2 weeks already just down to this reason. I had sertraline a few weeks ago... read more

Safe to switch from escitalopram to venlafaxine?

My doctor is changing me from escitalopram 20mg to venlafaxine. She indicated I could stop the escitalopram right away and start the venlafaxine. Has anyone had experience with this ? Ive been on escitalopram for 3 years . Thank you!

Has anyone felt shaky after taking the first dose of escitalopram?

If so, do I need to talk to my doctor about it or will it go away as I get used to the medication?

Escitalopram - So I saw my doctor today and we agreed to increase my dose from 10mg to 15mg.

I had been on 10mg for about 5 weeks and although it seemed to help my anxiety and depression a bit I felt it was not working well enough. My doctor said that 10mg is a low dose and probably not high enough for me. So he increased it to 15mg. Since I have been on 10mg for 5 weeks, my question is... read more

Will it change how I absorb a 10mg coated escitalopram oxalate tablet to break it in half?

I want to decrease my dosage and it is the weekend and I don't know if this medicine is time release? Is it?

Escitalopram - If I increased my dose I guess I have to give it at least another 4 to 6 weeks...

... until the increased dose has reached its full therapeutic effects?

Does escitalopram side effects go away?

I have been on escitalopram for 8 days now and have diarrhea, nervous jittery feelings, fatigue and want to sleep in the afternoon. People on this sight have better knowledge than doctors because they have experienced the side effects and lived through it. What doIi take for diarrhea that is safe?... read more

Escitalopram - taking Lexapro 10mg on my 3rd day.. what was your symptoms?

Escitalopram - Hey all I’ve been on Lexapro 10mg for 4 days already. I’ve been having some weird

... symptoms

Has anyone found that 5 mg of Lexapro has been helpful? I realize it is a low dose but I am very...

... sensitive to medication. I am on the liquid form and have gradually increased. Also, will it be hard to wean off a low dose of 5 mg when I decide to stop the medication?

Escitalopram - 6 Weeks on Lexapro and I'm not sure if it's helping?

When I started Lexapro for my GAD I had a lot of side effects the first ten days which my psychiatrist said was a good sign as it meant the drug would most likely work for my body. Now that I have taken it for 6 weeks I feel like I have a more laid back attitude which resulted in a lot of missing... read more

Escitalopram - I am a 50 year old male I started on 5 mg and now gone to 20 mg my fear and anxiety?

I am 50 year old man and self employed my fear and anxiety of loosing my business has overwhelmed me can’t stop thinking all time my doctor started me on 5 mg first weak and now on 10 mg 2 weak I take it in morning and feel very fearful and nervous for most day how long dose it last and they... read more

Escitalopram. I was on fluoxetine for ten years and now switched to Nexito Forte. Is this advisable?

How long does it take escitalopram to kick in?

I have been on 10 gm escitalopram for a bit over 3 weeks now. I must say that, despite bad anxiety in week 1, my second week on escitalopram felt amazing. I could really feel the improvement in my mood and I just didn't feel as anxious/depressed as I was before. However, in my third week, I... read more