Posted by bride2be on March 24, 2004, at 18:26:31
In reply to Re: new lexapro girl!, posted by KathrynLex on March 24, 2004, at 18:10:27
> Hi BridetoBe,
>
> Welcome to the Lexapro family. I agree with you that it's discouraging having to wait so long before the Lex kickes in...but let me assure you, the results are worth the wait!
>
> It just takes a while for your body to adjust to the new medication. This was my experience with the first few weeks on Lex: (Keep in mind yours might be different because meds effect everyone so differently.)
>
> Week 1: Noticed a few uncomfortable side effects
> Week 2: Side effects peaked and this was the most uncomfortable week for me
> Week 3: Side effects began to decline
> Week 4: I noticed positive changes in my mood
> Week 5: Some people continue to see positive mood changes. Although, I hit a slump at week 5 and increased to 15 mgs.
> Week 6: Adjustment to 15 mgs wasn't difficult. Felt tired, but no other side effects.
> Week 7 and on: Continued positive changes in my anxiety/mood.
>
> A few words of advice:
>
> - Note: Lexapro can cause anxiety for the first few weeks that you take it. Keep some Klonopin or Xanax nearby so you can have it if you start to feel overly anxious.
> - If you start feeling any uncomfortable side effects that you're worried about, post them on this board. I can guarantee that other people have had the same symptoms and know what to do about them.
> -Try taking advil for your headaches and just take it easy over the next couple of weeks while your body gets used to the Lexapro.
>
> Best of luck and keep us posted on how you're doing.
>
> K.
>thanks so much! i feel better already! very anxious, but better!
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