The medicines used to treat the symptoms of clinical depression are called antidepressants. They are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and sometimes for post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the antidepressants commonly used are Fluoxetine, Imipramine, Bupropion, and Sertraline.
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How long should I wait to check the effect of raised dose of Lexapro?
Query: Hello doctor,Third time on Lexapro started again two months back. Taking 10 mg, after about 20 days, I felt good again. Then it stopped working after about two weeks. My GP raised the dose to 20 mg. Today is a full week without much improvement. How long should I wait to see if 20 mg will kick in fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, try to stay calm because it is your third episode and medications take time to act. If you have come out of your illness twice before then this time too you will come out of your illness. Do not lose patience. As you have mentioned you are taking third time ... Read Full »