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Posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 8:58:34
any thouhgts on Lexapro for anxiety
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 10, 2015, at 12:19:26
In reply to lexapro, posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 8:58:34
> any thouhgts on Lexapro for anxiety
It's useful for many types of anxiety, and it's usually one of the better tolerated SSRIs. Doesn't suit everyone, naturally.
Posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 13:47:46
In reply to Re: lexapro, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 10, 2015, at 12:19:26
would you say its a faster acting ssri than say zoloft
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 10, 2015, at 13:58:00
In reply to Re: lexapro, posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 13:47:46
>would you say its a faster acting ssri than say zoloft
Probably similar. Lexapro may be slightly less likely to cause an initial worsening of anxiety than Zoloft, but this can happen with any SSRI in people who are not used to them. Lexapro is also less likely to cause an upset stomach/diarrhea. On the other hand, Lexapro has a reputation for being slightly more emotionally 'numbing' than Zoloft, but I don't know if this is really based on anything.
In people with bipolar disorder, SSRIs often cause agitation, so care is needed.
Posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 15:39:01
In reply to Re: lexapro, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 10, 2015, at 13:58:00
which would u try first
Posted by ed_uk2010 on February 11, 2015, at 17:53:45
In reply to Re: lexapro, posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 15:39:01
> which would u try first
That depends on the circumstances. Making med suggestions without knowing about you in detail would have no value.
Posted by Phillipa on February 12, 2015, at 8:53:26
In reply to Re: lexapro, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 11, 2015, at 17:53:45
Ed ask Joe about his medical conditions as that could make a difference. He's told me about them. PJ
Posted by Elanor Roosevelt on February 26, 2015, at 20:07:43
In reply to lexapro, posted by joe f on February 10, 2015, at 8:58:34
i have found that the first few weeks on lexapro can be a bit edgy but after that it did not cause anxiety. good luck
Posted by Phillipa on February 26, 2015, at 20:53:17
In reply to Re: lexapro, posted by Elanor Roosevelt on February 26, 2015, at 20:07:43
If you (me) have been taking sub theraputic dose for about 5 years and were to up it some think it could work or too late? Thanks Phillipa
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