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I have relapsing generalized anxiety disorder. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was switched from Prozac to Lexapro because Prozac was not working anymore. Prozac 60 mg went to Lexapro 10 mg right away and I thought I was better but then crashed and had severe panic attacks. I went to Lexapro 20 mg five days ago and I am still getting panic attacks but they are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your situation. You may have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your condition. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes ... Read Full »
I take tablets Lexapro and Valdoxan, but I still keep getting panic attacks. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I keep getting really bad panic attacks. I take two tablets of Lexapro in the morning and a tablet of Valdoxan at night, but I need help controlling my panic attacks. I have also had panic attacks and have taken tablets Diazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Lexapro, Duloxetine, and Effexor... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You can discuss with the treating psychiatrist regarding changing the dosage of medicines or substituting the tablet Valdoxan (Agomelatine) with Mirtazapine. You can also discuss regarding tablet Lorazepam. You can als... Read Full »
Why have my anxiety symptoms recurred despite taking 10 mg Lexapro for a month?
Query: Hi, I have been taking 10 milligrams of Lexapro daily for a month for anxiety. Approximately a week and a half or so after starting it (started with 5 mg for the first week and then my doctor increased the dose) shortness of breath which I battled for years and intrusive thoughts completely went awa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes your symptoms get worsen due to stress or trigger in your life even though you are on a good dose of medication. You should wait for four weeks before increasing your dose of Lexapro (Escitalopram). This is normal to have fluctuation in the symptoms of your il... Read Full »