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Hello, has anyone tried lexapro for anxiety, and did it help you?

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FlamingoSiren

yes, it helped tremendously. Note that in the beginning, mine was paired with clonidine 0.1% and that helped immediately. After the lexapro kicked in (5-6 days) I no longer needed the clonidine; however, I still use it PRN.

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ticc1212 in reply to FlamingoSiren

Thank you for responding. I just started a low dose of .5mg.

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that’s a very tiny dose.

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Lm92

Yes! It has been the best medication for anxiety that I've ever taken.

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ticc1212 in reply to Lm92

Thank you! I just started a very low dose and I am hoping for the result that you are experiencing.😊

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Agora1

Hi ticc1212 while scrolling through the forum tonight, I came upon your post from

16 days ago. Just wondering how you are doing on Lexapro? :) xx

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ticc1212 in reply to Agora1

Aww, thank you for checking in with me. I am doing alright and I am feeling some improvement in the dizziness that I’ve felt. Not as bad and I can drive without feeling overwhelmed by the dizziness. The reason I started taking lexapro is because of feeling dizzy and nervous while driving (driving anxiety), which started in 1995. I had a panic attack on the highway, so I have avoided driving on the highway all these years. I take shortcuts or the long routes to get to where I need to be. With lexapro, I haven’t gotten back on the highway, but overall, I am alright. I have a husband who does most of the driving. My goal is to o Dr one that obstacle. I’m taking 5 mg. Thank you again.😊

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Agora1 in reply to ticc1212

Good for you ticc. I'm happy to hear that you have gotten some relief on

this medication. Wishing you the best as you go forward in life one step

at a time. :) xx

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