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Escitalopram (Lexapro) for Anxiety

Posted by meingan @meingan, Mar 7 12:33pm

Has anyone had good success in using escitalopram for anxiety disorder? If so, how long did you take the drug before it started to work? I’m skeptical about SSRIs for anxiety.

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dbamos1945 | @dbamos1945 | Mar 7 8:00pm

@meingan: I’ve been on Escitalopram for a couple years (began with 5mg & now on 10mg). In my experience I noticed a “lighter load” within the first week. If I mistakenly miss a dose I can tell I am having a bad day. This told me I need this drug to keep me emotionally balanced. Success!

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meingan | @meingan | Mar 8 12:42am
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@meingan: I’ve been on Escitalopram for a couple years (began with 5mg & now on 10mg). In my experience I noticed a “lighter load” within the first week. If I mistakenly miss a dose I can tell I am having a bad day. This told me I need this drug to keep me emotionally balanced. Success!

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@dbamos1945 Thank you so much for responding. I’m absolutely frightened of drugs and this gives me hope. God bless you. 🙏

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NJ Ed | @njed | Mar 8 7:55am

After 52 years of marriage, my wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home which shocked me. After a week of high blood pressure, my doc put me on 10 mg and that was in Feb 2025. I am still on 10 mg and getting by well. Recently, same doc said for me to stay on the 10 mg which I plan to do. I calmed me down and took the edge off. For me, no side effects but it can also depend on other meds or supplements you are taking. Best to you.

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meingan | @meingan | Mar 8 11:50am
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After 52 years of marriage, my wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home which shocked me. After a week of high blood pressure, my doc put me on 10 mg and that was in Feb 2025. I am still on 10 mg and getting by well. Recently, same doc said for me to stay on the 10 mg which I plan to do. I calmed me down and took the edge off. For me, no side effects but it can also depend on other meds or supplements you are taking. Best to you.

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@njed Appreciate your input very much. Thank you. 🙏

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