Posted by brynb on February 28, 2013, at 11:25:53
In reply to Re: SLS...Question, posted by Baseball85 on February 28, 2013, at 11:09:34
> Thanks, Bryn. I have been on 10mg since October. I was taking 5mg in the morning and 5mg at night. It was working pretty well for about 5 weeks. Then about 5 weeks ago he had me start taking 10mg in morning and then a week after that had me take 15mg in the morning. I had the normal anxiety increase after about a week for about 5 days and then it subsided. At weeks of 15 I started feeling sooooo tired and jittery and irritable. Was this still start up side effects most likely?
I'm inclined to say yes, but everyone is different. For me, I usually have rocky start-ups with meds.
I read Scott's post and his advice is great.
Also take into account that you're female. (I'm a woman too.) My pdoc is quick to point out that hormones can often alter our reactions to meds.
Also, don't be scared off by what dosage you're on. If anxiety is the biggest issue, I think 20mg of Lexapro at night is you're best bet, and possibly add a benzo (I like Valium, but everyone is different) if need be.
I found that once I got used to Lexapro, the side effects (such as lethargy) subsided. When I experience symptoms such as anxiety and/or lethargy now, it's typically my depression, not the meds, that's causing it.
Good luck.
-b
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