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Am I really going to feel better soon?
| Thu, 08-10-2006 - 7:55am |
I've been on Lexapro (10mg) and Klonopin (.5 mg 2x/day) for three weeks. I am extremely tired, feel kind of drugged and have insomnia. couple that with extreme nausea and diarrhea - and although I'm so glad the anxiety/panic is down by at least 80%, I'm still not feeling great.
Is this normal and will it pass - or should I be looking at switching things around a bit?
Thanks!

Hi! Nice to see you:) You are not alone. The lexapro will take 4 to 6 weeks to reach opimal effect. Your drugged feeling & intestinal upset should pass fairly quickly. IMHO it's too early to make changes in the meds. Most of us would die for an 80% reduction in anxiety so early in our treatment.
Have you seen a counselor? That may help you to learn new patterns of behavior to deal more effectively with your anxiety. Check out the *coping tips & tricks* folder below. There's some ideas that work great on overcoming sleep problems. Sometimes self help is necessary as meds won't take anxiety away entirely. They are just a tool.
Please join us in chats if you can. Our members enjoy sharing their ideas on meds, therapy & new coping techniques. Please share your story when you can. We care & want you to live well. That is our goal & you can count on us for support. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi!
Sheri Ann