Posted by jerrympls on June 10, 2003, at 0:34:20
In reply to I have a question about taking Lexapro and xanax, posted by Tippy on June 9, 2003, at 22:54:46
Yes, Xanax and Lexapro can be taken together. In fact, I am on Lexapro and Xanax currently. Many times psychiatrists will prescribe a med like Xanax with an SSRI like Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, etc. Then, when the anti-anxiety effects of the SSRI kick in, the doc may decide to wean the person off the Xanax.
In my case, I've always needed a med like Xanax to completely control my anxiety because SSRIs only helped a little. However, I am an unusal case.
Best thing to do is talk to your doc. Be open and honest and prepare your questions ahead of time so you don't forget antyhing.
Good luck!
Jerry
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