Posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 17:06:16
In reply to Lexapro-need info, posted by Zena on April 7, 2004, at 22:51:51
Hi Zena,
Are you taking Lexapro for anxiety?
I took 10 mgs of Lexapro for about 6 weeks and was still having panic attacks. My psychiatrist suggested that I increase my dose to 15 mgs and it made a huge difference in my anxiety levels. I recently increased again to 20 mgs to try and combat the last bit of anxiety that I have.
In my experience, higher doses of Lexapro are needed to help combat anxiety.
If it IS the Lex that's causing the anxiety, maybe you should try a lower dose. Some people find that it only takes 5 mgs to help alleviate their depression. Or you could take 7.5 mgs. Please keep us posted on how you're doing. In the meantime, congratulations on sticking it out for so long. I know it's hard.
K.
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