Nowhere Boy 2,431 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hello. So today, I went to the psychiatrist for the first time in my life about anxiety and depression. I was prescribed Lexapro, it's the first time I've ever been prescribed a medication like this. For those who have taken it (or any antidepressant really), what should I expect? He told me that it's different for everyone, but I'd like to hear some others' experiences with it. thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almondandlime 6,854 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I've tried it before but it didn't do anything for me (doesn't mean it won't help you.) With antidepressants, you usually start feeling better about 1 month in, and it tends to be pretty subtle/gradual. If you've noticed no difference within a few months, go back to your psych and they might adjust your dosage or change your prescription. Don't be discouraged if the first medication you try doesn't help, not all meds work for all people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFL 821 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I've been on it for 5 days now already and my anxiety has lessened and I feel like I can function better because I am a little more motivated (might be placebo). The side effects honestly suck, but they are getting better. I think it is working well so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowhere Boy 2,431 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 I've been on it for 5 days now already and my anxiety has lessened and I feel like I can function better because I am a little more motivated (might be placebo). The side effects honestly suck, but they are getting better. I think it is working well so far.what side effects are you experiencing (if you don't mind me asking)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos 89 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I've been on 10 mg of Mylan-Escitalopram (generic version of Lexapro) for over a month now. The first week was amazing, I couldn't stop smiling - I felt like I was high on something. My mind and body just felt like it needed to be doing something at all times so my motivation and awareness was through the roof. The second week was terrible though, I couldn't get out of bed and when I was finally able to make myself, I was literally falling asleep every 30 minutes even while standing. The third week everything kind of stabilized, I'm still kind of tired but it's much better. It's helped my anxiety a lot. I used to get physically sick (stomach pain + nausea) in any stressful situations, but now they feel more like a small worry in the back of my head. My side effects were dry mouth, excessive yawning + tiredness, jaw clenching + pain, and 0 sex drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFL 821 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 what side effects are you experiencing (if you don't mind me asking)? The first 2 days I was nauseous after eating and I got a little constipated (make sure you drink a lot of water) and also I could barely sleep but now I am sleeping well and don't feel nauseous at all. Also it made my mouth dry for whatever reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyKeys! 599 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I've been on it for a few months now. It's doing it's job. The only downside is that it's changed my eating habits and I've been having weird dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexy Wang 1,541 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 i am on zoloft and it didn't start helping me for like 2-3 months but around that time it made such a drastic change and now i have like no anxiety at all i had side effects while the doses were increasing such as lacking motivation to do anything (which was terrible) but it went away within 3 days of the new dose and im really glad i take meds for it now because they help a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotic♕Queen♛ 607 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 I've been taking Escitalopram brand Lexapro for 9 years now so yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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