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Hi all, I started Lexapro 5mg 9 days ago. I am also taking Wellbutrin 150 mg and Buspar 15 mg twice a day. I have experienced increased anxiety, sometimes bordering on panic attacks, and insomnia almost daily. A few days have been relatively anxiety-free, and I was able to get decent sleep. Buspar seems to help, but only for a short while. My doctor has prescribed Gabapentin for sleeping, 100 mg; I am starting that tonight. Can anyone tell me how long these initial side effects will last?
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Hi @craigkay2026 - I wanted to let you know that I moved your post here so that you could speak with others who are also talking about escitalopram (Lexapro) for anxiety:
- New Anxiety Med Lexapro https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/new-anxiety-med-lexapro/
Glad to see you've connected with @naturegirl5. Fellow members @njx58 @ammiatx @jimadman55 and others may have some thoughts on how their experiences with escitalopram (Lexapro) side effects went when they started the medication.
How are things going with the escitalopram (Lexapro) today, craigkay2026?
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@craigkay2026 Many people have initial side effects starting new anti-depressant medication. I recall having increased anxiety for about one week after starting a new (to me) SSRI some years ago. I called my doctor who prescribed the medication and he prescribed another medication short term to help with these side effects while I adjusted.
I cannot say how long your initial side effects will last as each person is different. Did you discuss this with your prescribing doctor as they will have experience with other patients?