Posted by KimMcD on August 12, 2003, at 18:39:30
In reply to Re: LEXAPRO FOR ANXIETY...ANYONE LIKE ME??!!, posted by Rudi on August 4, 2003, at 10:41:39
Hi there all, I have struggled with strong anxiety since I stopped drinking 7 years ago (no wonder I drank so much! <grin>). Anxiety that is almost constant, and like you, seemingly triggered by small things or nothing. This in combination with depression...Tried treating the depression first but virtually everything I took increased my anxiety, until Effexor XR (300mg) which didnt increase my anxiety but didnt work well for the depression. What worked for the anxiety? Neurontin/gabapentin! wonder drug for me--I finally was able to sleep something like normal most of the time. For overwhelming anxiety/panic, I take a beta blocker called Sectral (literally lowers my blood pressure and pulse quickly), or 1/2 of a tranzine (a very mild sedative, although can be habit forming). Interesting that you are taking lexapro for anxiety as I just started to take it for depression--coming off the Effexor. Today is day 2. Hang in there with trying to find the right meds, I tell myself this often...cause it can seem downright hopeless at times.
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