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Posted by Dinah on May 18, 2003, at 13:38:01
In reply to Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please, posted by Wilkins on May 18, 2003, at 10:57:24
Originally posted by Wilkins 5/18/03
> Hi all
> I started Lexapro 3 weeks ago with 5mg every other day and now am on 5mg every day since 2 weeks ago. I am still feeling nervous and jumpy but not as nauseous as before. Also, I went running last week and a half hour later my body was shaking (the first two weeks of taking Lexapro my teeth were chattering). Is this too long a ramp-up time? What are your experiences? Any suggestions?
> Thanks and Cheers
Posted by Okpolosi on May 18, 2003, at 17:17:29
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please » Wilkins, posted by Dinah on May 18, 2003, at 13:38:01
> Originally posted by Wilkins 5/18/03
>
> > Hi all
> > I started Lexapro 3 weeks ago with 5mg every other day and now am on 5mg every day since 2 weeks ago. I am still feeling nervous and jumpy but not as nauseous as before. Also, I went running last week and a half hour later my body was shaking (the first two weeks of taking Lexapro my teeth were chattering). Is this too long a ramp-up time? What are your experiences? Any suggestions?
> > Thanks and Cheers
>
>I started at 5mg daily, went to 10mg week 4. Did not get "benefit" feeling until week 9. First 6 wks were pretty bad w/SE's, all gone now except mild jaw clenching.
I was unable to do anything physical until around wk. 6. Prior to that any exertion would leave me nauseous, light-headed, winded easily, and fatigued.
DR told me Lex may not show indications it is working for 6-8 weeks, should at least give it that long befor you decide.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!
Posted by tm on May 27, 2003, at 19:16:11
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please, posted by Okpolosi on May 18, 2003, at 17:17:29
I'm new to all of this and was put on Paxil at the beginning of March. Once I reached 25mg CR and asked to be changed because of the sexual side effects. I was put on Lexapro approx. 4 weeks ago. After two weeks at 10 mg I was still suffering and my Doc. raised it to 15mg. I have been at this level for 5 days. I have episodes of anxiety that builds up to depression because of the length of the anxiety. I have not reached the full benefit of the Lexapro yet. I am currently coming out of one of my episodes I hope. I also take .75 of Xanax four times a day to help fight the anxiety. I don't think this helps much, but it's all I know and it helps me to talk. Any comments anyone? This is all new to me!
Posted by kkat on May 28, 2003, at 7:40:13
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please » Wilkins, posted by Dinah on May 18, 2003, at 13:38:01
> Originally posted by Wilkins 5/18/03
>
> > Hi all
> > I started Lexapro 3 weeks ago with 5mg every other day and now am on 5mg every day since 2 weeks ago. I am still feeling nervous and jumpy but not as nauseous as before. Also, I went running last week and a half hour later my body was shaking (the first two weeks of taking Lexapro my teeth were chattering). Is this too long a ramp-up time? What are your experiences? Any suggestions?
> > Thanks and CheersI switched from Zoloft to Lex and for the first two weeks I was fine. I upped it to 20 mg for abaout 2 1/2 weeks and my anxiety/panic attacks did not subside. Even took Xanax and that didn't really help. I switched back to Zoloft about 1 1/2 weeks ago and just increased it to 150 a couple days ago. I still get nervousness and will take a Xanax to help. I was not like this until I switched to Lex and now I guess it will take time for Zoloft to kick back in. I am trying to be patient but it is hard. Doc told me to check back in a couple weeks to see how I am feeling. I just hope it kicks in soon! It's an aweful feeling! Good luck!
>
>
Posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 21:08:46
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please, posted by tm on May 27, 2003, at 19:16:11
> I'm new to all of this and was put on Paxil at the beginning of March. Once I reached 25mg CR and asked to be changed because of the sexual side effects. I was put on Lexapro approx. 4 weeks ago. After two weeks at 10 mg I was still suffering and my Doc. raised it to 15mg. I have been at this level for 5 days. I have episodes of anxiety that builds up to depression because of the length of the anxiety. I have not reached the full benefit of the Lexapro yet. I am currently coming out of one of my episodes I hope. I also take .75 of Xanax four times a day to help fight the anxiety. I don't think this helps much, but it's all I know and it helps me to talk. Any comments anyone? This is all new to me!
I had a rough weeks 4 and 5 on Lexapro, increased anxiety and depression. I started at 5mg, went to 10mg at end of 4th week, now into 5th month at 10mg. Anxiety and depression lessened through week 9, when I actually felt "BETTER", and am glad to say I'm doing GREAT now. I feel like my old self again - happy go lucky devil may care "Butterfly"!!
Hopefully your anxiety and depression will lessen as you get further along. Most literature, studies, DRs, claim it may take 6-8 weeks to notice benefits.
Best of luck to you!!!
Posted by tm on May 29, 2003, at 9:45:27
In reply to Re: Lexapro ramp-up time? Side effects? Help please » tm, posted by Mariposa on May 28, 2003, at 21:08:46
> > I'm new to all of this and was put on Paxil at the beginning of March. Once I reached 25mg CR and asked to be changed because of the sexual side effects. I was put on Lexapro approx. 4 weeks ago. After two weeks at 10 mg I was still suffering and my Doc. raised it to 15mg. I have been at this level for 5 days. I have episodes of anxiety that builds up to depression because of the length of the anxiety. I have not reached the full benefit of the Lexapro yet. I am currently coming out of one of my episodes I hope. I also take .75 of Xanax four times a day to help fight the anxiety. I don't think this helps much, but it's all I know and it helps me to talk. Any comments anyone? This is all new to me!
>
> I had a rough weeks 4 and 5 on Lexapro, increased anxiety and depression. I started at 5mg, went to 10mg at end of 4th week, now into 5th month at 10mg. Anxiety and depression lessened through week 9, when I actually felt "BETTER", and am glad to say I'm doing GREAT now. I feel like my old self again - happy go lucky devil may care "Butterfly"!!
>
> Hopefully your anxiety and depression will lessen as you get further along. Most literature, studies, DRs, claim it may take 6-8 weeks to notice benefits.
>
> Best of luck to you!!!Thanks it helps to know that there is relief coming. Today is actually a good day for me. Going to leave town next week and will see how that goes.
thanks Tim
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