Posted by mikal on February 3, 2003, at 11:47:19
In reply to Re: same side effects all ssri's » mikal, posted by lcg4 on February 3, 2003, at 11:08:45
> well maybe because of my son's age,13. They affect him differently than an adult because he went from an A student to a C student on Paxil 10 mg. he was on 25mg and he was way overmedicated. He couldn't even keep his head up. I hesitate changing him to Lexapro because even though it is 10mg, I've been told it is equivalent to 40mg of Celexa and I don't know what to do. I don't want him all doped up again but the panic attacks and anxiety is bad without taking anything.
lcg4 -Your're completely right on the Adult vs. Teen reactions. I don't know enough to talk on that subject at all. But I'll tell you that 10mg of Lexapro doesn't "dope" me up at all; it gives me a level playing field with the rest of the world. I've been following the boards around here and Lexapro has really helped many people with Anxiety/Panic. I think you should do as much research on Lexapro and talk to Doctor about it. I'm 29, I'm currently working full time as a manager of a restaurant, and I'm studing to take the GRE, my ability to think clear and retain knowledge has never been better. My confidence has shot up due to the whole round about affect.
I feel for you and your son, it has to be difficult. I hope you find the answer you're looking for. Don't get discouraged, any and all eforts are worth it.
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