Posted by anxiousgrrrl on September 20, 2002, at 0:14:51
In reply to Lexapro User, posted by Lexy1 on September 19, 2002, at 22:35:14
So far so good for me. My anxiety was worse with Effexor than Prozac, worse with Prozac than Zoloft.
I've been on Lexapro for 2 weeks or so, no panic attacks yet, but some twinges. I keep some klonopin around for periods of more acute anxiety and haven't felt the need to use it yet (since switching).
I'd recommend giving it more time, 4-6 weeks at least. Switching meds always involves a bit of time for adjustment. Don't give up yet!
But if you're having panic attacks, ask your pdoc for a benzodiazapene. Mine prescribed klonopin because it's longer-acting and has a more mellow efficacy curve.
You could take klonopin for a few weeks and then taper it off and see how the lexapro is doing.
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