Posted by Glydin on July 1, 2007, at 0:06:30
In reply to Switching from Paxil to Lexapro..HELP NEEDED, posted by blahzay128 on June 29, 2007, at 23:52:26
> Also, is Lexapro effective in treating panic attacks. Any advice on what I can expect.
~~~ Welcome to you.
I can't address any switcheroo concerns or equivalancy questions but I can give a huge shout out to how Lex has been wonderful for me for GAD, panic attacks, agoraphobia, general garden variety anxiety symptoms and (not the least) my cormorbid depression. I hope that is helpful for you to hear or maybe slightly encouraging?
I was able to give up benzo use after three years routinely as Lex has been that effective for me. It also removed the anticipatory anxiety.... prepping for almost constant fear of a panic attack..... amazing, as a benzo did not help accomplish that goal. Fearing fear was the worse for me.
I began with 10 mgs and went up to 20 mgs at six months in. I have seen a weight gain of about 8 lbs. in two years which I actually needed as I had been a bit debilitated by "worry" weight loss.
I'm all good..... praises be.....I hope you find it works as well for you and I hope the switch goes smooth.
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