Hi, I tried Sertrline for 5 weeks but I guess it wasn't meant for me, started on Escitalopram today 5mg for 2-days and then 10mg after. if you would share your feedback, side effects what to expect, how to best deal with them and finally I understand it takes about 2 weeks before I see any benefits...Would greatly appreciated! I'm suffering from Anxiety with slight depression. Thank you
Hi,
I too didn’t have a very good time with Sertraline, in fact I cannot tolerate it.
I’ve been on Escitilopram for nearly a year now after coming off the awful Mirtazapine ! ( another that didn’t suit me)
I increased over a few weeks until getting onto my current dose of 15mgs.
Took a few weeks to feel any affects ( I also take other medication for my mental health) I have not experienced any side effects thankfully 😅 good luck 😉
Hi, Hana!
I'm probably not the best person to answer your question, as I'm still on just 5 mg after 14 days;-). I'm prescribed 10 mg., but haven't gotten brave enough to move up to that yet.
I've had minimal side effects on the 5 mg. The only side effects I can say I've had for sure are a spaced out feeling after an hour or two of taking my pill in the morning. It was especially noticeable when I turned my head or looked up or down.
I've also had some insomnia and stomach issues, BUT I had both before starting escitalopram, so I think it's due to anxiety rather than side effects. I've actually started sleeping better the last few nights; whether that's due to the escitalopram starting to work or me just realizing I won't have bad side effects on 5 mg with this drug, I don't know.
Did you get bad sweating in the mornings
Thanks for the replies! after taking the 5 mg, Saturday was good to me over all, my anxiety stayed far and it helped. Today still on 5 mg, felt some anxiety but it’s getting better now, tomorrow I’m starting on 10 mg a day and I’m anxious a bit, I’m going to stick with it hoping I’ll get the benefits in the weeks to come.
Good luck 😉
It took a few weeks to be honest for me to feel the full effects , I take mine in the morning,
When do you take yours ?
Good morning, I don't have sweating in the morning. Have a great day.
Hi Karen, I take mine in the morning around 6 am. Today was the first day on 10 mg from the previous 2 days on 5 mg, felt Anxiety around 1 pm, but it went away within 30 minutes, I guess maybe due to the bigger dose and I think my body will adjust to it. Good Luck!
Day 4 on 10 MG: As usual low Anxiety in the morning, it went away after 2 PM. I was in a very good mood, feeling good all the way till I went to bed around 11:30 😊
Your post inspires me :-)! I've been so nervous about going up to 10 mg at the end of June due to side effects. It sounds like you are doing great on the 10 mg though, and that gives me hope!
Day 6; still experiencing morning Anxiety that goes away in the afternoon and I'm fine.Too early though, only 6 days on Escitalopram, but I feel it's helping me little by little everyday and that's a good sign, the previous AD Sertraline didn't work at all. I pray to get better almost everyday.
I have been on 10mgs of Escitalopram for 16 days does it take a while to ease the anxiety?
Day 15: So far....Things are going well, I had a bad headache and felt a little nausea yesterday, first time since taking the medicine. Sometimes I cut a gram or 2 out of the 10 MG tablet when the day before the medicine was too strong. Have a happy Sunday people.
I couldn't take it, caused agitation, increase in anxiety, crying was worse. But everyone is different. I hope it helps you.
It is like this for quite a while with every antidepressant I am on day 26 and have bad anxiety every other day.
I was on Sertraline for over 5 month and it was like a nightmare everyday, I sunk so low, it was a terrible chapter of my life! My Doctor prescribed Ativan to counter my Anxiety in the morning with the new medicine, plus I keep myself busy and exercise daily. Have your doctor prescribe some Xanax or Ativan. Good luck!
Are you of it now, if so what are you on, I am on week 10 of prozac,
Did your anxiety go away completely. You are so fortunate. Mine is still around after 25 days
With the help of Ativan and keeping yourself busy and exercise daily, your mind doesn't have time to play tricks on you. I plan my next day the night before, it's far easier when you get up in the morning knowing you have things to do. This will stop the Anxiety completely. As you know we have to do our part to help the medicine work effectively.Have a good day!
How much Ativan do you take a day