Lexapro Questions (Page 30)

Is 5 mg lexapro enough for an adult?

My dr gave me Lexapro 5 mg once a day plus Xanax XR .5 mg twice a day. After 5 days with lexapro I felt better than I have in years for 4 days. Then came back to nothing great. I told the dr. She said that happens sometimes and it will get better. She continued me on the 5 mg lexapro still. Does it... read more

How long does Lexapro take to fully kick in?

I’m going into week 6 on Tuesday of taking 20mg Lexapro which I just started last Monday on the highest dose. I have anxiety and panic disorder. How long does it take to fully kick in so the anxiety goes away?

Escitalopram - Lexapro advice needed. I am new to this medication.

I started Lexapro very small dose of 2.5 mg. First two weeks have been great. I’ve woken today with extreme anxiety. Is this normal and will it pass? Should I increase my dose or just sit tight for the moment?

Lexapro and clonazepam - has it worked for you?

I’ve been on Lexapro for almost four weeks (the last three at 10mg). I have terrible, increased anxiety and nocturnal panic attacks while getting used to the drug. I asked my doctor for clonazepam and I’ve taken it for the last two days. She wanted to put me on Seroquel but I... read more

Escitalopram - Is it possible to present side effects only after 4 weeks of treatment?

I am taking Lexapro 10 mg in the last 4 weeks, by mornings. I was doing good with it, but now after 4 weeks of treatment I’ve been feeling dizzy and a little somnolent during the day. I thought that if I had to have any side effects it would appear in the begging of treatment. Did someone... read more

Depakote ER - is taking Depakote and Lexapro together bad?

How long it will take for Lexapro to have positive psychological effect?

I am on Lexapro for about two weeks now. First week was on 5 mg and second week I increased to 10 mg following Doctor advice. So far my main concerns are lack of sleep and reduced sex drive. I feel more calm and cope better with life, however I am still depressed and unhappy. When will I feel the... read more

Escitalopram - Why did I feel a bit better yesterday but feel worse than ever today?

Been on increased dosage 15mg lexapro for 11 days. Felt a bit better yesterday but worse than ever today. Can anyone answer this. Thanks.

When will mirtazapine work?

I have mild anxiety. Currently on 20 mg. Lexapro and weaning off Buspar. Doctor prescribed mirtazapine. I started at 15 mg. per day for two weeks and upped my dosage to 30mg. for the last two weeks. I get a relatively good night’s sleep. My question is when does this medication start to... read more

Lexapro causing depression?

Has anyone had Lexapro cause depression or more? I am currently tapering off because I think it wasn’t helping me as much as it could or should. Curious if anyone found it created depression when not depressed before?

Escitalopram - Increasing dose of lexapro from 10ml to 20ml?

Has anyone any experience of going from 10ml lexapro to 20ml? I was on 10ml for 3 months and increased to 20ml 3 weeks ago but seen little improvement yet. Has anyone any advice.

Does Lexapro cause a decrease in appetite?

Has anyone experienced a loss of appetite starting 10 mg of Lexapro as a side effect?

Has anyone had success with Lexapro on a very low dose? I am very sensitive to medication and?

... started out with only 1 mg (liquid) and am now up to 4 mg (liquid). Is this enough or do I need to keep increasing it?

Effects Lexapro after 21 days?

I have been taking Lexapro for 3 weeks now. Not a lot of side effects and not a lot of effects. I think I feel a little better now but not sure. The first 18 days I was on 5mg and now on 10mg for 3 days. Is it normal that I do not feel a lot better yet (I read these amazing reviews and am a bit... read more

Escitalopram - Started Lexapro - increased anxiety?

I started Lexapro 6 days ago for anxiety but every day it seems to make my anxiety even worse to the point where it’s almost unbearable today. I know SSRIs can make things worse before they get better but how much longer will it be until I’m ‘over the hill’?