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How do i know if meds need adjusting

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Hi so ive been on lexapro and proponolol for a little over a month now. Honestly, im so thankful i havent had the severe debilitating panic attacks but i still get the daily hours of depression, hopelessness, severe anxiety etc.

how do i know if its my meds working or not? or if im at a plateau? or what to expect ? do i give them more time? do i now realize ok this is as good as its gonna get?

anyones thoughts are appreciated.

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Hi leaningonjesus, 🙂I'm on both Propranolol and Lexapro and have been for awhile. So I may be at the plateau you talked about - as good as it gets🙃 I thought Lexapro was supposed to help with depression but you said you still have hours of depression and hopelessness daily. Maybe your body is still adjusting to the medications?🤔 Over all do you feel better?

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leaningonjesus in reply to TangledUpIn

hmm thanks for the imput! i would say i guess i feel better slightly but that more comes and goes. i wonder if the lexapro needs to be increased?i guess the biggest difference is im not having severe panic attacks. every little blessing i guess☺️

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TangledUpIn in reply to leaningonjesus

What kind of severe panic attacks did you have before the medication? I'm asking bc I've had several severe panic attacks SINCE I've been on the medications😝

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I look check in with the dr who prescribed the meds

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