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Posted 3/5/2017 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
I have been on Lexapro since January 3 weeks at 2.5 and 3 at 5. Yesterday I started experiencing more anxiety and tingling prickly feeling on my feet and hands? Is this normal ? I was feeling better, but it has been 3 days that the medicine is not helping. I also since3 weeks ago I developed tinnitus and spinning head when going asleep when I close my eyes. Is it time to increase to 10? Have you had any similar things with your antidepressant?


Thanks,

Susan
Posted 3/5/2017 3:38 AM (GMT 0)
GLUA,

Have you had a chance to talk to your doctor about this yet? If not call on Monday and get advised on how you should proceed...and whether he/she wants you to stay at your current level for now, or increase.


You have likely just hit a plateau, or are experiencing a temporary set back...and either way you will be moving forwards again with time, and some continued efforts.

That is not to say that this isn't hard, whilst in the midst of feeling unwell...so I am sorry, and send my encouragement!

Paresthesia is likely from your increased anxiety at this time...so keep working your coping skills, including breathing exercises.

With support!

S.C.
Posted 3/5/2017 10:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I agree with SC contact your doctor tomorrow and see what they suggest.

Lexapro is a good medication imo and it seems to be the norm that things get worse before they get better when increasing a dose so stick with it if you can.

Hibee
Posted 3/5/2017 1:44 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't really get to feeling better until I hit 10mg. Prior to then I felt inconsistent relief.

Might want to talk to your doc like others said...Lexapro is a good med but you have to stick with it and find the right dose.
Posted 3/5/2017 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks!

I called the Doctor and told me to increase to 7.5mg. Hopefully I feel not too many side effects. He does want me to be on 10 eventually.
Posted 3/5/2017 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Lexapro is a good med. I hope it works well for you. It did wonders for me, for a long time.
Posted 3/6/2017 7:10 AM (GMT 0)
it does like to be increased. 7.5 is mild a dose. tingling is a common side effect, as is with head zaps.
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