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lilypetal

Updated 10mo ago

Worsening anxiety on Lexapro

I’m having worse anxiety on lexapro which doesn’t make sense bc it’s supposed to help with my anxiety and panic attacks Does it get better over time? I’ve been o it for a few weeks but I rly hope it helps bc my anxiety has been a lot worse

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Chickenjeans

This is pretty specific to my situation, so I’m not sure if it will help. That being said, my anxiety got worse on Lexapro because I actually had ADHD. I’m properly medicated for that now and my anxiety has improved tremendously

lilypetal

I have adhd too lol does that affect how the meds affect me? I’m also on adhd meds but I’m not taking them everyday bc of the side effects but yeah😬are u still taking the lexapro with adhd meds or no?

Lucichan

My anxiety and depression was wayyy worse on Lexapro

StrawberryBanana

All I can say is please let your healthcare provider know how you’re feeling :) they will take it from there!!

ebraedrus

Ooh it really depends - my mom's been on it for years and it's helped tons, you could still be in the black box. HOWEVER, for me lexapro completely destroyed all my emotions and I was a blank slate with more anxiety so uhhhh personally didn't vibe

Pom.mom

I was on lexapro when I was still a teenager and didn’t have problems. I’m 25 now and have been on it for a month and am also having worsened anxiety and sense of panic. :/

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