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.
2007-01-18 04:27:39 · 6 answers · asked by appleblossom 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
YES! It's very effective fr SAD. My son has been on 10 mg per day for 30 days and he is so much better than he has ever been before! He is dating again!!!
2007-01-18 04:35:20 · answer #1 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What is PMDD? I take Lexapro as well. I'm bi-polar and have anxiety. I also have a social phobia as well. I don't think I'm on enough to make a difference. I'm on 10 which is the lowest. I think Doctors are getting special grants or money to get people on Lexapro because it is a new drug. My psychiatrist prescribes it to everyone for anything. His office is full of Lexapro advertisement like pens, calenders, mugs, you name it! I think the drug company told a bunch of doctors to prescribe it like crazy and give them feedback on it. I'm not kidding! I've been on prescription drugs off and on for almost 20 years now and I'm beginning to think maybe I should just get off all of them.
2016-03-29 03:14:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway
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2016-05-17 00:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the LExapro, if you can afford it...I had problems with the Paxil as I wanted to ween off of it and I was getting side effects..I am off of it for over a month and still have these "brain zaps" every once in a while..
2007-01-18 04:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by chazzer 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Each medication reacts differently with different people. Just because one person says that it is the greatest doesn't mean that it will work for you. The best thing you can do is keep talking to your doctor and work with he/she until you find a medicine that works. I went through six different medications until I finally found Prozac, which works for me.
2007-01-18 05:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by xxx_kakia_xxx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it would help. I am being treated for anxiety and PMDD with it.
http://www.healthyplace.com/lexapro/faqs.asp
2007-01-18 04:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋