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Lexapro Day 7, Up And Down

Updated July 23, 2017
BorisDutch Says:
Sun, July 2, 2017

I just started lexapro for ocd, depression and general anxiety. The first day was weird, then it went up. I started to be more content and happy, with much less fear. Around day 5 I just became flat what is a horrible feeling, just like depression, not feeling anything. Then I just thought I'd surrender and wait it out. Today started off good and after a few hours I just went flat again. So it's like hope hope and then it's gone. Can anybody relate and is this normal (going up being happy and from one moment to another feeling nothing again)?

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Verwon Says:
Sun, July 23, 2017

Yes, that can be normal for the first 3 weeks, or so, according to FDA reports. You may also experience dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and headache.

It usually takes about 3 to 4 weeks for a medication in this class to reach its full level of efficacy in your body, to see how well it will work for you.

How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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