Posted by trauma queen on August 7, 2003, at 17:41:30
In reply to Lexpro and panic disorder; new to board, posted by boggioj on August 7, 2003, at 13:37:18
boggioj--
I have no experience with Paxil, but I just started on Lexapro about 2.5 wks ago. I'm on 10mg a day. Before it, I had depression and anxiety thru the roof...it was so overwhelming I couldn't stand myself...tried to OD on narcotics and Xanax... so that is what brought me to Lexapro...
First week, I was much better... of course my mom flew down to help me and I was so happy b/c of that... but the Lexapro kicked in right away and I was actually happy! But I had this horrible underlying anxiety...i was shaking like a leaf, had sweats, muscle aches and cramps. It was very uncomfortable. But that too went away, and now I'm very chill, but have zero motivation. Plus, certain stress situations are popping up in my life now... THEY'RE TESTING ME!! ...and last night I sort of lost it and had a good cry. Today, I'm a little anxious, getting a headache, lying around watching Notting Hill...not very productive. Needing to talk to people... family, friends mostly.
So...that's me in a nutshell...I am hopeful that a few more weeks on Lexapro and things will be better and that "light" I hear so much about will go on... Hope Lexapro helps you too...! How are YOU doing??
Tari Anne
> I am new to this board, but have been reading for a few weks and it has been of much help. I am looking for anyone with similiar experience or advice, my doctor does not seem to know much about these meds. I have been on Paxil for around 7 years when this past year it stopped working and I experienced horrible panic attacks. I started therapy several months ago and we both decided that I should try Lexpro. I have been on it 10 mg for a month and am still feeling somewhat the same. A few days ago I called my doctor and asked if I should increase the dose. I am now taking 20mg and have been waking in the middle of night in panic as well as just an overall increase in anxiety. Does anyone have experience with this medication. Has the anxiety decreased over time? Also does anyone know what dose of Lexpro would be similiar to 20mg Paxil. I want to make sure I am not overmedicating myself. Any advice would help. Thanks.
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