Switched medication

[LRobichaux]

Having a really tough week and day. Saw counselor yesterday for the first time since suffering again with anxiety/depression for about 2 months. I was a nervous wreck as I am today. It used to be the mornings were the worst time then my heart rate and nervousness settled down some, but it's been lasting throughout the day. It's mentally and physically exhausting. I'm so so scared that this time there's something so wrong with me. Counselor wants me to do blood work, etc to check for thyroid or other issues, so I agreed. I'm praying that something "medical" is the reason for this, but I think it will be back to.....you feel this way due to anxiety/depression for an unexplained reason. So if you pray out there, pray my thyroid is very ill, so they can fix it!!!!

Also, I switched from 20 mg celexa to 20 mg of Lexapro. Has anyone taken these and has Lexapro had any weird side effects. I was okay on celexa for a three years now, and not working so doctor switched.

Also, what is Xanax and is it just a quick fix for a panic attack? I'm assuming this is something not for prolonged use correct? Didn't ask therapist...just want some of you to tell me what you use it for and if you can function while taking it.

[Marshall64]

I'm taking 10 mg of Lexapro. I started at 20 mg and then went to 10 mg. My doctor doesn't like to prescribe 20 mg because it supposedly can cause anxiety. I wanted to start at 20 mg just so it could start working earlier. I can't say if it increased my anxiety. It has leveled me off but I'm not sure if it is working for me now. The major side effect was dry mouth and I had jaw clenching for about a week.

It has been a long time since I took Xanax. Everybody reacts differently, but it made me really tired so I just took it at night.

Good luck with everything.

[LRobichaux in reply to Marshall64]

Thank you for your reply...helps to know others out there dealing with this.

[fauxartist]

yeah...I took celexia and it was okay for a few months, but was then put on lexapro...and I am much better...and I also had Xanax before, but found out it was addictive and that was the catch for me, I cannot take anything addictive or I'm off and running....so for those who have panic attacks...I know they need Benzo's like Xanax, and don't fault anyone for using them on a limited basis and only for crisis...you don't want to be dependent on anything when your already doing the emotional juggling act. I don't anyways.

[Cfish0031]

I will be praying that it is a thryoid problem for you because if it is something medical like that it is obviously easier to treat. My grandma had this issue and once she had her thyroid removed she did not have any more trouble. For me I take Buspar. Its a non habit forming drug and it focuses specifically on anxiety. I love it. I have taken it for years and just increased it recently and it helps out a lot.

[Rpan]

I’m on lexapro no side effects. Xanax is a great drug, use for this reason. Such as switching drugs or having break through anxiety/panic. It works well don’t be afraid to take it. It will take the edge off, I suggest to use while the lexapro does its thing.