Just starting Lexapro

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:04 am

I also was just put on lexapro 10mg. for depression and panic attacks. first week 1/2 of the pill(so 5mg) and the start of the second full does for a week. Also taking xanax .25 mg (2 tablets) 3 times a dat, so a total of g(1.5 mg a day-maximum) on my good days dr. told me to at least take 3 xanax even if no symptoms.was also told it woul take 2 to 6 weeks to kick in, but i havent noticed any side effect, except a bit of dry mouth.
Let me know how u do with it!!Thanks
Aimee

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:52 am

Thanks for the feedback. I am into my second week and starting to feel a little better. I am also on Klonopin which I take when I need it. Some days I take 1/2 pill other days 1 or 1 1/2. I am trying not to rely on the klonopin.

My Dr did say it will take 2 - 4 weeks to kick in but at first you are not very patient and want it to work right away. I am a lot more calmer (at times) and am heading in the right direction.

I agree too that I do not want to be on this medication long term. I am hoping just a couple months will do and then start to come off slowly. We'll see how it goes. I go back to the Dr. on the 28th and I have been going to a counselor along with listening to the tapes. Sometimes I need someone in front of me to help me focus.

Thanks again for the encouragement and information.