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[Cirqueme]

Does lexapro take your panic away???? Someone please help. I've been on 10 mg for a month and 15mg for almost a month...and started taking 20mg today....something happened to me a few days ago that has kept me in a panic....I need to know if this medication will help take the panic away???

 

[stevet]

I’ve taken Lexrapro 10mg for years. During times of increased anxiety, my doctor would increase it to 15mg. After so long at 15, I felt slightly numb. So, my opinion is that it has the potential to minimize panic. Did your doctor increase it from 15-20 or did you do it in hopes of relief?


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[Cirqueme]

I called and asked her....they never got back with me so I started today... I'm hoping the 20 helps stop the panic.... you think it will?

 

[stevet]

Of course, anything I say is my own opinion and not medical advice, however, rather than increase to 20, I would supplement with liquid Benadryl and see if that takes the edge off and gives you a break. Have you tried this before?


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[Cirqueme]

No sir, I have not.

 

[stevet]

Benadryl can cause drowsiness, but I would give it a try - start with 5-7ml. It can cause drowsiness, so be cautious about that. If you have the opportunity to rest after taking it, I almost guarantee it will take the edge off.


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[Guitarist41]

Lexapro isn’t a sedative, it works differently to help with anxiety. I’m not saying it won’t help, as it’s different for each person. As stated above... Benadryl is great for helping to relax a bit, and something I took quite a bit to help me before getting on klonopin. The question is, what is causing your panic right now? What’s the core of it?

 

[MakUSA]

I am on Lexapro 10mg as well. I think it works for me since my sleep got better, I take it at night before going to sleep.