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Anyone switch medicines for anxiety and depression and if so how long until you got relief?

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hi I`d give medication maximum 8 weeks sooner if your having negative effects.

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Well I’ve been in lexapro on and off (more in than off) for about 15 years- this last battle my dr upped me to 20mg about 2 weeks ago and I am struggling so bad

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it can be really difficult if it`s bad and affecting you then go back to the doc.

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Yah sadly it’s sat then sun and you can’t get in

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At least 3 to 4 weeks depending on the medication.

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