Lexapro and Social Anxiety Disorder / PMDD?

Question

I know Lexapro isn't FDA approved to treat SAD (social anxiety disorder) or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), but I've been recently prescribed this.

Any SSRI would help wouldn't it?

Has anyone tried Lexapro and has had their social phobia or PMDD symptoms relieved from it?

I tried Zoloft (which is FDA approved to treat SAD and PMDD), but 50mg didn't do much, and 100mg wouldnt let me sleep more than 2 hours a night for 2 weeks...

I've done some research and have come across Paxil also. How well does it work for one with SAD or PMDD? Personal experiences only please.

Answer 1

I take Lexapro & Sinequan for depression & SAD. One seems to help the other, but it's not 100%.
Paxil has horrible sexual side effects. If you're married or in a relationship, you probably don't want that. I didn't find that it helped at all.
It's trial & error to find what combination works for you.

www.freedomfromfear.org has alot of helpful information.

good luck!

Answer 2

Well I read that is can help PMDD and I'm sure hoping it does. I suffer from anxiety and depression, but primarily due to PMDD. I've been prescribed 10 mg of Lexapro. I hear Paxil is hard to get off of and Effexor made me feel like I was being poisoned slowly!

I found this very helpful.

http://www.healthyplace.com/lexapro/

Answer 3

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Answer 4

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