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Re: Lexapro, 5th week and am wondering??? » theo

Posted by Mariposa on June 10, 2003, at 12:07:44

In reply to Lexapro, 5th week and am wondering???, posted by theo on June 9, 2003, at 15:35:39

> Starting week 5 of 10mg Lexapro. Side effects gone except stiff neck and a little sleepiness. I was recently asked to speak to a small group, very informal and I totally freaked and felt like I was giving my first speech in high school. Or that feeling when the teacher would call on you and you didn't know the answer and would freeze up. Could this be some anxiety brought on by the Lexapro? Also, how many weeks are considered enough before making a decision to stay with or discontinue Lexapro?

During my 4-5th weeks I had a LOT of trouble w/anxiety and increased depression. I have NEVER had anxiety attacks before, but I did get them, some rather severe, at that time (4-5 wk). My doc upped me from 5mg to 10mg at that point. Things got steadily better from then on, although in re-reading my old posts from weeks 6-8, it's apparent to me now that I was unaware that I was actually improving. I realize now in retrospect that I was improving gradually and just didn't know it.

It really sounds to me that your experience is similar to mine so far, and I would encourage you to give it a little more time. I did not "feel better" until week 9, and by that I mean I was SURE lex was working, before that I was VERY UNSURE and skeptical.

GOOD LUCK and keep posting on your PROGRESS!!!~~~8|8


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