Lexapro - Upped to 20mg no effect after 3 weeks

hubble · 08-13-2018, 02:27 PM

Maybe its too early, but other than additional drowsiness during the day I've notice nothing good (or bad) about Lexapro. Still have exaggerated startle response, still drowsy during the day all day, still palps, still hyperventilation, still cold chills/hot flashes.

I would have expected to see *something* (even tiny) by now.

Travelinglady · 08-17-2018, 12:26 AM

Hey, hubble, and welcome to Psych Central!

What does your doctor say? I'm not sure how long it can take for Lexapro to kick in.

08-17-2018, 03:46 PM

Took me 6 weeks for full effect and I needed 30mg. Yes That is over max dose, psychiatrist approved.

08-13-2018, 02:27 PM	#1
hubble Junior Member hubble has no updates. Member Since: Jul 2018 Location: CT Posts: 11 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lexapro - Upped to 20mg no effect after 3 weeks Maybe its too early, but other than additional drowsiness during the day I've notice nothing good (or bad) about Lexapro. Still have exaggerated startle response, still drowsy during the day all day, still palps, still hyperventilation, still cold chills/hot flashes. I would have expected to see something (even tiny) by now.

08-17-2018, 12:26 AM	#2
Travelinglady Legendary Wise Elder Travelinglady is staying in on this rainy day. Member Since: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 29,478 (SuperPoster!) My Mood: Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) 16.1k hugs given	Re: Lexapro - Upped to 20mg no effect after 3 weeks Hey, hubble, and welcome to Psych Central! What does your doctor say? I'm not sure how long it can take for Lexapro to kick in. __________________

08-17-2018, 03:46 PM	#3
Anonymous57678 Guest Anonymous57678 has no updates. Edit Posts: n/a Mentioned: Post(s) Tagged: Thread(s)	Re: Lexapro - Upped to 20mg no effect after 3 weeks Took me 6 weeks for full effect and I needed 30mg. Yes That is over max dose, psychiatrist approved.

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