Lexapro experiences... - Anxiety Message Board

Mistyeyze · 08-08-2006, 04:42 PM

Just wanted to let you guys know that Lexapro 10mg has worked wonders for me as far as anxiety and depression.
I took it for perimenopausal issues..... and trust me... if it could work for me, it can work for you! I was anxious to the extreme-- it was scary... but this stuff works.

Good luck!

americandancer · 08-08-2006, 04:56 PM

Have you had any side effects from the lexapro and how long did it take to work for you? Also, did you take it in the am or pm?

KArast · 08-08-2006, 05:45 PM

I second these same questions. I finally move up to 10 mg tomorrow and sleeping has improved without anxiety upon wakening, but I also wonder how much is the klonopins doing and how much the lexapro is helping at this point.

Mistyeyze · 08-09-2006, 06:32 AM

I had some mild side effects the first two weeks- mostly loss of appetite. Initially I felt tired too- but I'm not sure if that was a side effect or just me being tired from all the insomnia problems I was having.

I take it in the morning. It's been almost a month and I don't feel any side effects at all-- not even sexual which was another concern for me. My doctor said about 30% of people will get that- glad I didn't.

The main thing is my anxiety has improved so much. I am so relieved this drug is working.... trust me-- getting close to menopause is NO fun, and my anxiety was off the charts.

I want to mention that years ago I tried other AD's after a death in the family. Prozac and I think Zoloft.... I hated them! I felt horrible on those meds. I was afraid Lexapro would be the same, but it has been a totally different experience.

ps- it started working in about a week.

Ariom · 08-09-2006, 06:34 AM

Good morning to all, Happy to hear Lexapro is doing it for you. I didn't do anything for me, mainly because I never suffered from depression. but I finally did when put on Lexapro. So my doc took me off of it ASAP> Like all medications they work for some and not for others, the majority of these SSRI's are designed for depression in mind and help the anxiety as well. But I am okay ad learning to control my life instead of it controlling me. It's mind over matter. Easier said than done, but having a good mental attitude works, at least for me. Keep posting, and good luck, I am happy that Lexapro is helping you, just think about it. you are doing great now, it will only get better!

Ariom