Posted by galkeepinon on August 10, 2003, at 0:27:35
In reply to Lexpro and panic disorder; new to board, posted by boggioj on August 7, 2003, at 13:37:18
Hi, I read a study, if I find it again I will post it for you. It was done at Harvard and 10mg opf Lexapro is equivalent to 40mg of Paxil. I strated Lexapro a week ago for major depression and it has done well, I had virtually no side effects, except for anciness.
I wish you the best and hang in there:-)
> I am new to this board, but have been reading for a few weks and it has been of much help. I am looking for anyone with similiar experience or advice, my doctor does not seem to know much about these meds. I have been on Paxil for around 7 years when this past year it stopped working and I experienced horrible panic attacks. I started therapy several months ago and we both decided that I should try Lexpro. I have been on it 10 mg for a month and am still feeling somewhat the same. A few days ago I called my doctor and asked if I should increase the dose. I am now taking 20mg and have been waking in the middle of night in panic as well as just an overall increase in anxiety. Does anyone have experience with this medication. Has the anxiety decreased over time? Also does anyone know what dose of Lexpro would be similiar to 20mg Paxil. I want to make sure I am not overmedicating myself. Any advice would help. Thanks.
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