Posted by BLKVETTES on September 16, 2003, at 13:10:57
In reply to Re: Lexapro troubles - day 11 » Peter , posted by Mariposa on September 16, 2003, at 10:54:53
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> > >>> But I thought Lex was supposed to take a shorter time to kick in than other SSRI's, not longer! 6-8 weeks is longer than it took Prozac to work with me. I guess it's different for everone, but I heard some people began to feel the benefits at week 1 or 2 with lex.
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> Yes some people get results right away, but from the posts I've read, it seems the number is small. Many more, myself included, report 6-8 wks. If you are not one of those lucky ones, please give it the full 8 weeks before you decide to quit, as the results are well worth the wait.
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> Keep us posted on your progress!~~~8|8
If one is trying to balance chemicals in the brain this takes time. There is no super med that works in a week or two. What they say is that you may BEGIN to feel better or see results in a week or two. My crying jags quit after the first dose. I became numb, but would still cry time to time. So I guess looking back I did get results very early on if you want to call that getting results. But it took a good 6 weeks before I hit what I would call feeling better. If one is feeling like their old selves in a week or two I have to believe their depression or anxiety was minor to begin with. TAKE CARE!!!!!!
WAYNE
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