Starting Lexapro....

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Well, Lexapro will be the 5th medication I've tried for anxiety and depression. I took it several years ago for depression and it seemed to help, however this is the first time using it for anxiety. Any opinions? Thank you!

I would also like to add, I've only posted a few things on this forum, but the people on here are so nice and accepting. Thank you for that! It helps to talk about it....even if it is on a forum.

[jessed03]

Hey :)

It's a very effective med usually!

[spartymum]

Was on it for 10 years and gained 70 pounds took me a hell of time to get off it .. Almost 6 months to finally wean off .. Everyone is different

[jjh333]

been on it for a year and it's helped a lot!

[jessed03]

What dose Jilly?

[jjh333]

I'm only on 5's. helped with anxiety pretty quickly and depression symptoms a few weeks later.

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I start in the morning....10mg. The only thing I have found that works is Xanax, which I don't want to take, so keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you for your responses!

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How long before it helped with your anxiety? Thanks!

[Enduronman]

Lexapro is an awesome dual action medication!! Get ready for some real relief!! Congrats lbs!...

E-Man... :)

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Thanks E-man! I will let you all know how I do.....

[Cimi]

Thanks E-man! I will let you all know how I do.....

i love lexapro it has saved my life.just remember that in the first weeks everythibg strange and new to you is because of the medicine.it has given me my life back.

[jjh333]

for anxiety it took about a week or two... for depression it took more like four weeks for me. The first few days were the hardest, but once you push through those you will be more at ease than you ever thought possible!