lexapro

[qtsam11]

Hello. First time taking a med for panic disorder/anxiety. I took the genetic testing and Lexapro was actually not a good option because my body processes it too well so my Dr. wanted me on a higher dosage. Nevertheless I started 3 days ago on 2.5mg with the intention of going to 10mg. Given the dosage with my genetic testing, I wasn't sure if it would do anything. Day 1 and 2 I felt nothing but today I got a bunch of side effects. How long did these last for most people?

 

[Brad66]

Usually a few days to a couple weeks but it varies.

When I took SSRIs I had one side effect that lasted the entire time I was on them but it was somewhat minor (though it was the reason I decided to go off meds). I took Prosac for about a year and for about a week I had increase in depression and anxiety and then no side effects other than I was unable to lose weight while I was on it. Luvox I took for about 3 years and I was so depressed and anxious when I started them that an increase probably would have went unnoticed. I gained about 30 lbs over that three years too but I can't fully blame the meds on it as I was driving a lot for work and want exercising enough.

Coming off luvox was the worst though for me. I tappered down but still got pretty sick. Prosac was a breeze for me to come off of though, but I was on a much lower dose and my life was in a much better place at the time.


Starting and stopping these meds can be hard but if it helps it will be worth it. Just try to except the side effects until you level out and keep yourself safe.