Posted by Okpolosi on May 18, 2003, at 17:17:29
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please » Wilkins, posted by Dinah on May 18, 2003, at 13:38:01
> Originally posted by Wilkins 5/18/03
>
> > Hi all
> > I started Lexapro 3 weeks ago with 5mg every other day and now am on 5mg every day since 2 weeks ago. I am still feeling nervous and jumpy but not as nauseous as before. Also, I went running last week and a half hour later my body was shaking (the first two weeks of taking Lexapro my teeth were chattering). Is this too long a ramp-up time? What are your experiences? Any suggestions?
> > Thanks and Cheers
>
>I started at 5mg daily, went to 10mg week 4. Did not get "benefit" feeling until week 9. First 6 wks were pretty bad w/SE's, all gone now except mild jaw clenching.
I was unable to do anything physical until around wk. 6. Prior to that any exertion would leave me nauseous, light-headed, winded easily, and fatigued.
DR told me Lex may not show indications it is working for 6-8 weeks, should at least give it that long befor you decide.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!
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