Posted by kkat on May 28, 2003, at 7:40:13
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
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> > 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 CheersI switched from Zoloft to Lex and for the first two weeks I was fine. I upped it to 20 mg for abaout 2 1/2 weeks and my anxiety/panic attacks did not subside. Even took Xanax and that didn't really help. I switched back to Zoloft about 1 1/2 weeks ago and just increased it to 150 a couple days ago. I still get nervousness and will take a Xanax to help. I was not like this until I switched to Lex and now I guess it will take time for Zoloft to kick back in. I am trying to be patient but it is hard. Doc told me to check back in a couple weeks to see how I am feeling. I just hope it kicks in soon! It's an aweful feeling! Good luck!
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