Posted by Zena on April 9, 2004, at 20:54:12
In reply to Re: Lexapro-need info, posted by KathrynLex on April 9, 2004, at 17:06:16
> Hi Zena,
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> Are you taking Lexapro for anxiety?
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> 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.
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> In my experience, higher doses of Lexapro are needed to help combat anxiety.
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> 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.
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> K.Hi Kathryn,
I am taking lex for depression. I came down with severe anxiety 2 yrs. ago & was prescribed remeron with klonopin. That worked until Nov. & I was hit with depression. That's when I went on lex & still have the anxiety from it. Dr. told me it would take 3 months to reach it's max but I don't think I still should be having the anxiety. It has helped my depression but I don't feel I'm where I should be. I will keep you posted & thanks for the info.
Zena
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