Posted by jodie on February 2, 2003, at 17:54:00
In reply to lexapro need help,users, posted by male34 on February 2, 2003, at 15:46:34
> im on lexapro only 3 days now wow im so tired anxiuos and crummy feeeling,i did paxil a year ago gained 35 pounds come off it ,it was hell coming off, but now my mother died and my anxiety is bad, im also agoraphobic . im on lexapro for anxiety mainly but i sure dont like these first days any help ,is this normal im on 10 mgs and some small doses of xanax to calm me, but believe me im calm ill i want to do is sleep along with be very anxiuos and jiterry /please help
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Hello,
I have been on lexapro for a little while now. I was on celexa a while back too, which is basically the same thing. Just thought I would let you know what you are experiencing isn't uncommon. I had the same jittery, spacey feeling, had anxiety too. when I first started it. That feeling lasted about a week or so, it gets better over time. You haven't been on it that long, so make sure to give it a chance. It has worked wonders for me!! Some people says it makes them too emotionally numb, but honestly, I would rather feel that way than depressed, or having anxiety. I don't mind that side effect, usually.
Sorry to hear about your mother. What a difficult time you must be going through.
The xanax can really help too, especially with the anxiety you are feeling from the lexapro. A lot of people find it helpful to go on a benzo when they first start certain AD's. Have you thought of trying something a little longer acting like Klonopin (clonazepam) instead? I prefer that over xanax!! But thats just my personal opinion!!! Hope this helped a little.
Hang in there!!!
Jodie
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