Experiences with Lexapro?

[Westvleteren]

I have been taking Lexapro for a couple of weeks now after I got into a cycle of panic attacks I couldn't get out of. It has really lessened my general anxiety -- though I've had a couple of mild episodes since starting it, I feel better than I have in months.

I've had a couple of mild side effects -- mostly nausea and weakness when I wake up in the morning (I take it at night).

Does anyone else have any experience taking this medication?

Thanks!

 

[Michael87]

I had slight fatigure with it but no major side effects. I am no longer taking it but I'm starting counseling next tuesday and my anxiety has started back up again and now I am having panic attacks all the time. So I'm going to start taking it again with therapy.

 

[Westvleteren]

I'm starting therapy tomorrow. I heard that relapse was a risk with Lexapro -- that once you stop taking it, you're basically back where you started. I'm hoping the therapy will help when that time comes.

Good luck with your treatment -- thanks for the reply!