Posted by Luziluna on April 13, 2003, at 17:47:04
In reply to Re: Anyone switched to Lexapro? « ggrrl, posted by fanni on April 13, 2003, at 14:22:48
I have been on Lexapro for about 8 days. I switched from Paxil because the Paxil was making me flush and I did not like that at all!!
I have started out on a really low dose of Lexapro- only 2.5 mgs- but I do feel the effects already. I am much calmer ( I am taking it for anxiety related to Body Dysmorphic Disorder)and I sleep like a baby. It does make me a little tired during the day, I may start taking it at night.
My doctor started me off slowly to hopefully minimize any side effects.
I will start on 5 mgs tomorrow, so we'll see, but Lexapro is supposed to have minimal side effects and some people start to feel results within days of starting....
It really varies with each individual. Even on my low dose, I feel effects so.....who knows, each persons biology is different. My doctor told me that, with such a good response so far, I may not have to take any more than 5 mgs!!
Good luck, hope this helps
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