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Re: switching from paxil to effexor to lexapro...HELP!

Posted by Jasmineneroli on September 4, 2004, at 1:42:41

In reply to switching from paxil to effexor to lexapro...HELP!, posted by jasmine red on September 3, 2004, at 23:21:47

From one Jasmine to another!!
Yes, take the Ativan! It will help with the anxiety you are feeling, which is a common side effect of starting Lexapro (or other SSRI's). Just take the Ativan, as needed, and give the Lexapro a couple of weeks to settle in. If you are still feeling anxiety then, talk to your doctor. I've just re-started Celexa, Lexapro's cousin, after an almost 2 year break. I had worse side effects this time too, but after 16 days (and YES, I counted them) they have gone. I think your body can change in the way it responds to, or metabolizes a drug over time. I take Klonopin with it, since anxiety is my primary diagnosis, so don't be afraid of short term, low dose benzo use. It can be very helpful.
Best wishes
Jas


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