Posted by SLS on October 18, 2002, at 14:52:30
In reply to Is Lexapro helping anyone with anxiety, posted by cody on October 18, 2002, at 12:43:43
> I've been on Lexapro about 2 1/2 weeks now. Started at 5mg for 10 days, then 7.5 for 10 days. I haven't gotten any relief from my anxiety yet. In fact, it seems to make me more anxious and I think I'm starting to get depressed over it. I'm thinking about going back to Remeron, although I don't like the s/e, it at least seems to help more with the anxiety. Any thoughts on this would be helpful.
Hi Cody.Anxiety is very often a start-up side effect of SSRI antidepressants. I have seen people complain about every one of them. Fortunately, this side effects seems to go away for most people, although I can't say what the average length of time is. Certainly, don't get depressed about things so soon. If things go well, perhaps the anxiety will begin to disappear after another week, and you will begin to see some positive improvements within another month. Perhaps your doctor can make you more comfortable in the meantime using a mild anxiolytic. Try to stick it out for at least another week with the anxiety.
Best wishes.
- Scott
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