2006-12-07 14:14:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Maybe. My mom is taking it and it has definately helped hers. Also, she can focus much better now.
She noticed a change ater 3 weeks and it is still improving at 8 weeks.
2006-12-07 14:17:47 · answer #1 · answered by Trust no 1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have anxiety/panic disorder and I am on 20mg of lexapro.
I started at 5mg and went to 30mg now I am at 20mg.
It was hard at 1st and I still had a lot of anxiety, it took a while for me to really feel better. It also made me very tired and I did vomit for the first few days.
The side effects did pass and weren't that bad. It was worth it to feel better.
I have been on it now for almost 2 years. I also take klonopin at night because I would wake up with panic attacks.
I find the combination to be a great one.
Good Luck to you!!!
2006-12-07 14:30:07 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lexapro is an SSRI medication, meaning it supplies you with seratonin -- the chemical in the brain which helps battle anxiety. However, SSRIs work differently for different people. I have many friends who have found Lexapro very helpful and essential to managing their anxiety. For me, however, Lexapro did not help and simply made me nauseated. Give it a chance, see if it works for you.
2006-12-07 14:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by myfairashley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lexapro helped my anxiety very well.i was taking it for a year until my insurance said they wouldnt cover it so now im on prozak .it doesnt work like lexapro did thats for sure.as soon as i stopped takin the lexapro i started having my anxiety attacks again.it sucked
2006-12-07 14:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by kahlien05 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i took it, and it did help my anxiety. good luck!
2006-12-07 14:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by HW-7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋