Guest guest Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 That's true. From what I've always read, there is no cure for anxiety or depression. Re: Anxiety > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety > on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor > says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for > anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Well, that's good that you're going to give it a little more time, because it does take a little while to really get in to your system. I hope it works for you. Re: Anxiety >I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety > more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and > neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has > suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of > a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > > > >> >> I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get > rid of >> Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some > anxiety on a >> daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > doctor says I >> should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro > for anxiety? >> Or should I try something else ? >> >> Sheila . >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 break the xanax into 1/4 , try that...good luck jessica_glamour <mayfieldfan_19@...> wrote: I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 I felt good on Lexapro. Maybe I've not given it enough time, but I took a Lexapro today instead of Paxil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I hate Xanax. Its a bad drug, in many people it causes anxiety well after you take it. Id stay away from it. Re: Anxiety I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 xanax gave me a lil anxiety too thats y i dont want it either....... <coffeex10@...> wrote: I hate Xanax. Its a bad drug, in many people it causes anxiety well after you take it. Id stay away from it. Re: Anxiety I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I got seriously addicted to Xanax, because it stopped working after awhile and I kept taking it more often. I ended up in rehab to detox myself from it. If I were you, I'd stay away from it. Sue C -- Re: Re: Anxiety I hate Xanax. Its a bad drug, in many people it causes anxiety well after you take it. Id stay away from it. Re: Anxiety I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I love Xanax (Alprazolam). Still on the same dosage I was on 3 years ago. I have agoraphobia/anxiety and this med has give n me half my life back. I am able to do so many things alone without having my husband (and support person) with me everytime I go out the door, it has also helped my OCD and my constant worrying, I am so much more relaxed. believe me, this is the 1st prescription med I have ever taken in my life and am ever so grateful for it. Four years on it and i am not addicted. I have never heard of anyone getting addicted to this med, Im sure it can happen, but it hasnt happened with me. Dont be so quick to bash a medication, everyone is different. Re: Anxiety I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get rid of > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some anxiety on a > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My doctor says I > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro for anxiety? > Or should I try something else ? > > Sheila . > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I don't like it, because it's addictive. Re: Anxiety > > > I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety > more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and > neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has > suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of > a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > > > > > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get > rid of > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some > anxiety on a > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > doctor says I > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro > for anxiety? > > Or should I try something else ? > > > > Sheila . > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I wouldn't say that he was bashing the medication, I believe he was just stating his opinion. What's wrong with that? Different people experience different things when it com to medication. Re: Anxiety > > > I have been on Lexapro for 24 days. I wish it would help my anxiety > more. I also get really tense at work. I feel as though my back and > neck are in a knot. I am giving it more time.. like everyone has > suggested. I have Xanax for when I REALLY need it. I took a half of > a .5 last night for relaxation and it knocked me out. > > > > > > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get > rid of > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some > anxiety on a > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > doctor says I > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro > for anxiety? > > Or should I try something else ? > > > > Sheila . > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Seems like many dr's don't want to give Xanax. I had it years ago, don't remember it that well. I mentioned it recently and " only " was given Klonopin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 32 yr old on lexapro w/slight ocd , above average looking blonde hair blue eyes 6'1 185lbs good swimmers physique looking to meet a nice down to earth single women... rosered__@... wrote: Seems like many dr's don't want to give Xanax. I had it years ago, don't remember it that well. I mentioned it recently and " only " was given Klonopin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2005 Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 I've got a husband, ...he's going to see my Dr. next month to try and get Valium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 lol...rosered good luck on the lexapro rosered__@... wrote: I've got a husband, ...he's going to see my Dr. next month to try and get Valium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Benzodiazepines (xanax, klonopin, valium, ativan, etc.) can be addictive, but for many people these drugs are very helpful in coping with everyday life. You say you're not addicted, but if you've been taking it regularly for as long as you say, and you tried to quit cold turkey, I'm willing to bet you'd have some problems. I work as a pharmacy tech, and I've seen many people who say they are not addicted to their clonazepam and alprazolam, but then freak out when I tell them it's too soon for them to get a refill. Any controlled substance has the potential for addiction and abuse, that's why they're classified " controlled " . Benzos are C-IV, with low abuse potential (as opposed to oxycontin and percocet, C-II, high abuse potential). Pharmacy lesson over now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 > > Benzodiazepines (xanax, klonopin, valium, ativan, etc.) can be > addictive, but for many people these drugs are very helpful in coping > with everyday life. Benzos are C-IV, with low > abuse potential > Pharmacy lesson over now. > Hi, I'm Edith and I'm not sure if I've said hi to everyone yet. I take XanaxXR, 1mg daily since 88. I've had drs try to take me off cold turkey with bad results. I've been up to 3 mg reg xanax daily and have managed on 1/2 mg daily at times. It seems that I am one that needs that little bit. Sometimes I have to have my husband take all my meds away from me because I have used extra to sleep at times. What does low abuse potential mean? That it is not a drug of choice for abuse? Thanks for the info. Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 > > I love Xanax (Alprazolam). Still on the same dosage I was on 3 years ago. Iy is good to know there is another out there that Xanax works for. I was beginning to think I was the only one who ever had positive results. Edith > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Many do. Im a med transcriptionist and I do a lot more pro reports on benzos than cons. Dont listen to people who love to put down benzos, as I said, I got half my life back, now its time to try the Lexapro to hopefully get back the rest of it. Re: Anxiety > > I love Xanax (Alprazolam). Still on the same dosage I was on 3 years ago. Iy is good to know there is another out there that Xanax works for. I was beginning to think I was the only one who ever had positive results. Edith > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 I just took a Clonazepam (Klonopin). I think that's a benzo, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Do you guys think I could get addicted by taking a half of one .5mg twice a week?!!!! *bitting nails* Thanks! > > > > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro doesn't get > > rid of > > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have some > > anxiety on a > > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > > doctor says I > > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with Lexapro > > for anxiety? > > > Or should I try something else ? > > > > > > Sheila . > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I take 2.5 mg per day. I may or may not be " addicted " and frankly I don't care. They do their job and that's all I care about. As long as they work and I can get them, I will continue to take them! I *do* think you're joking a little there, eh? :-\ jessica_glamour wrote: > Do you guys think I could get addicted by taking a half of one .5mg > twice a week?!!!! > *bitting nails* > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro > doesn't get > > > rid of > > > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have > some > > > anxiety on a > > > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > > > doctor says I > > > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with > Lexapro > > > for anxiety? > > > > Or should I try something else ? > > > > > > > > Sheila . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I don't know. It wouldn't be fare for me to guess on something like that. As I said, everyone is different. While some might be addicted to a certain medication, others might not experience that. Re: Anxiety > Do you guys think I could get addicted by taking a half of one .5mg > twice a week?!!!! > *bitting nails* > > Thanks! > > > > >> > > >> > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro > doesn't get >> > rid of >> > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have > some >> > anxiety on a >> > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My >> > doctor says I >> > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with > Lexapro >> > for anxiety? >> > > Or should I try something else ? >> > > >> > > Sheila . >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 SAME HERE!!!!!! I would have NO life without them. Re: Re: Anxiety I take 2.5 mg per day. I may or may not be " addicted " and frankly I don't care. They do their job and that's all I care about. As long as they work and I can get them, I will continue to take them! I *do* think you're joking a little there, eh? :-\ jessica_glamour wrote: > Do you guys think I could get addicted by taking a half of one .5mg > twice a week?!!!! > *bitting nails* > > Thanks! > > > > > > > > > > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro > doesn't get > > > rid of > > > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have > some > > > anxiety on a > > > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > > > doctor says I > > > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with > Lexapro > > > for anxiety? > > > > Or should I try something else ? > > > > > > > > Sheila . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Joking? Hardly. I am serious. I don't want to rely on something forever. Yes my dosage may be small..but they nearly knock me out. > > > > > > > > > > I'm a little bit worried, I keep reading that Lexapro > > doesn't get > > > > rid of > > > > > Anxiety completely. I am currently on 15 mg, and still have > > some > > > > anxiety on a > > > > > daily basis. I have been taking it for over a month now. My > > > > doctor says I > > > > > should go up to 20 mg. Has anyone really had success with > > Lexapro > > > > for anxiety? > > > > > Or should I try something else ? > > > > > > > > > > Sheila . > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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