For people on Lexapro...?!


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For people on Lexapro...?

Can you tell me if you use another drug for anxiety or panic along with Lexapro?

I was prescribed Lexapro about 2 weeks ago, and I still find I need to use Xanax at least once a day, because I feel panicky still. I am far less depressed, I use to cry daily, now I don't cry, and I am not anxious all day everyday like I was, but, I still get a panic attack once or twice a day. It is more mild than it use to be, but my doctor seems to think I shoudn't need the Xanax anymore.

I have heard that Lexapro can take up to 6 weeks to fully work, and I have also heard many people say they are still on something for panic along with the Lexapro.

I don't want my doctor to think I am a drug addict, because I am not, but I am not comfortable with only having the Lexapro. I am down to 4 Xanax, and he isn't going to give me more. That is why I am wondering if it is "normal" to be on something else with the Lex.

Thanks to all who answer!

Additional Details

6 days ago
I have no problem waiting to see the full 6 weeks...but my thing is what am I suppose to do with my panic attacks in the meantime if my doctor doesn't wanna prescribe me mroe Xanax?

Does anyone out there take something along with the Lexapro to help with the Panic attacks...or is that unheard of?

No one has been able to answer my question yet. No one is telling me if they take anything along with the Lexapro to help with panic attacks. That is all I wanna know.


Answers:

Yes wait out the six weeks, but I am concerned about the xanax because lexapro and those type medications have alsways made my anxiety worse. I think you should talk to your doctor and tell him that you talked to some other people who felt that it made their anxiety worse. I hope things work out, but if he wont listen get another doctor

Yes its commen to take xanax along with it

But be carfull about the xanax because it is addictive and I have been throught the withdrawal from it and its hell on earth




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