Lexapro

Lauren13x

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Posted 6/24/2016 4:47 PM (GMT 0)

Hi everyone,

I'm new here and have been on lexapro 10mg for about a month for depression and anxiety,I can't tell if it's working or not yet. I'm slightly better than I was but not sure if that's due to the time that's passed or the lexapro. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments?

getting by

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Posted 6/24/2016 5:04 PM (GMT 0)

I would keep in check with the doc. Sometimes an increase is needed. But it is probably working, changes are subtle.

Welcome to the forum. I hope you get some answers. I have never taken Lexapro. I take pristiq.

Have a good day!

Hugs, Karen...

Lauren13x

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Posted 6/24/2016 5:08 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks you, I've also been having some weird dreams and I know that's a side effect. How long do u suggest I wait to see for an increase?

getting by

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Posted 6/24/2016 7:34 PM (GMT 0)

It probably wouldn't hurt to talk to your doctor's office about that now. Unless you have an appointment soon. Usually when you start a new med, they have you check in to see how you are doing. If you don't have an appointment coming up soon, I would call. But as long as you are not feeling bad, they may not see the need for an increase. How are you feeling now?

Hugs, Karen...

F27

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Posted 6/25/2016 6:23 PM (GMT 0)

Hey Lauren,

I loved Lexapro - good drug. That said, I was feeling better after a couple of weeks, and was definitely able to tell that I had improved significantly after a month. You may be one of the statistically significant numbers of people that don't respond to a straight SSRI. Don't despair though, as there a number of atypical antidepressants that you can try.

Good luck!

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