Posted by Anyuser on September 26, 2002, at 11:02:27
In reply to increased anxiety with Lexapro, posted by Lucy on September 26, 2002, at 9:45:38
You should definitely start out with a low dose and increase slowly. Also, ask your pdoc for a prescription for a few tranquilizers to keep on the shelf in case you have a panic attack.
It can be difficult and scary to start out on an SSRI. The really nerve wracking anxiety should go away in a few days. Within a week or two the drug should help with anxiety, a lot.
Tough it out for the next few days. It will be worth it.
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