Lexapro not working

I have been taking Lexapro for 8 years, and it was a miracle drug for me. The only time I had problems with it was when it went generic in 2012. Once I went back to the name brand, I was perfectly fine. But I don't think it's working anymore. I have had a lot of stress the last few months. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and went through a bad break-up. Now, I'm having uncontrollable crying fits and anxiety attacks. Yesterday, I went to the ER because I had an anxiety attack that lasted most of the day. I have a feeling that I have built up a tolerance for Lexapro like I did with Zoloft many years ago. What are the new alternative to Lexapro? Do any of them work similarly. When I go to my psych nurse, I want to be knowledgeable about what my options are.

Thanks,
Jinxywinksy

Karen, thanks for your response. I've been going to the same therapist for 9 years. He's fabulous. In the summers of 2006 and 2007, I went through an intensive group therapy. The 2nd time around, the psychiatrist placed me on Lexapro, and I felt infinitely better within a week. And it has been a miracle for me, except for the time I was taking the generic. As I look over the past several months, I have had increased crying and a feelings of defeat that had been gone for so long. Now, I'm having lots of anxiety. My body doesn't react to most psychotropic drugs. It's as if I'm taking sugar pills. I'm currently taking 20mg daily. I don't know if going higher is recommended. I was just wondering if there are newer drugs out there that are similar to Lexapro that my body would respond well to. I see my therapist this week, and he will know what I should do. I'm angry that I have to go through this trial-and-error stuff with the drugs, again. Or that I will need to return to group therapy.
Thanks for your response!

I take abilify for a mood stabilizer and it went generic too. It isn't the same, I had to increase the dose on it. So I know how you feel. I hate when medications I am taking go generic...

Hi Cilly, I hope you are having a good day.

Hugs to all...

Karen...

Dont worry Jinky, there are so so many ADs to try for anxiety you will be able to find another one.

Perhaps you could go back on Zoloft as it worked for you before and any tolerance you developed should have long gone?

Even on medication we aren't immune from stress and anxiety though so I think its completely normal for you to be having a hard time given you diagnosis and situation. It wont last forever, you'll get back in control again.

Yes they do. Try to look at it as an opportunity to find something that works for you. I wish you the best...

Hugs, Karen...