Question 1

would a benzo like ativan be better for anxiety or is an ssri like lexapro (escitalopram) better for anxiety relief. i need it to be quick acting .

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: An SSRI would be the best bet for longer relief, would be once a day dosing, and you’d not have to think about it, being benefited by having the anxiety treated 24/7 with minimal commitment and medical repercussions. However, it takes time to work; in that case, a benzo works faster, and sometimes using a benzo while waiting for the SSRI to take effect can be useful in some cases.

Question 2

wean cymbalta (duloxetine) & going 2 lexapro hoping for better anxiety relief! continuing cymbalta (duloxetine) 30 for 2 wks & start lexapro now.is it safe to take same time?

Accepted Answer

Better not: combining cymbalta (duloxetine) and lexapro better be avoided, wait until you wean cymbalta (duloxetine), if you can, otherwise consult your doctor again, good luck

Question 3

is it safe to take cbd with lexapro 15mg? im hoping for some additional anxiety relief with a more natural remedy, but generally do well on the lexapro so i dont want to stop taking it?

Accepted Answer

CBD: Since this product isn't investigated by government agencies like the FDA most physicians will not endorse its use as it may have contaminants that could interact with lexapro, the best dose is an unknown and efficacy can't be determined.

Question 4

does lexapro (escitalopram) help anxiety along with depression better than prozac?

Accepted Answer

Not Necessarily: Some people respond to lexapro, (escitalopram) some to prozac. They are both equally effective for anxiety at high doses.

Question 5

is it safe to take 5 htp for anxiety relief? have tried many ssris and none seem to work for me. tried lexapro and it did not work and then tried zoloft and didnt feel like myself?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: I understand your distress.
You deserve “anxiety relief”
5 HTP is NOT specific medication for Anxiety.
At age 19, you are likely going through stresses of 
•	Relationship
•	Separation 
•	Breakups 
•	School
•	Finances
•	Lack of emotional support 
•	Loneliness 
Please see a Psychiatrist for:
•Therapy for stresses in your life
•Breathing Relaxation
•Medication
•Meditation
•Yoga
•Guided Visual Imagery

Question 6

is 30mg lexapro (escitalopram) ok for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Depends on patient: Doses of 20 to 80 mg are usually prescribed for anxiety and or depression.

Question 7

can lowering lexapro (escitalopram) dose cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lexapro (escitalopram) affects serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain that modulates mood as well as anxiety.  Lowering the dose of Lexapro (escitalopram) could increase anxiety, especially if it was done too quickly.  Please discuss this with your prescribing physician.

Question 8

will anxiety go away if i cut down lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

Tapering down: If you and feeling worse, you may not be ready to reduce your dose yet. Please discuss this with your physician before you reduce your dose further.

Question 9

is lexapro (escitalopram) a good medicine for anxiety.thanks?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It is an SSRI so should help with social anxiety panic attacks OCD possibly PTSD

Question 10

got prescribed lexapro (escitalopram). will this help with my anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Can Lexapro (escitalopram) help: with anxiety ? Yes. If it does not help within 2 weeks tell the prescribing physician.

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Would a benzo like ativan be better for anxiety or is an ssri like lexapro (escitalopram) better for anxiety relief. i need it to be quick acting .

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Wean cymbalta (duloxetine) & going 2 lexapro hoping for better anxiety relief! continuing cymbalta (duloxetine) 30 for 2 wks & start lexapro now.is it safe to take same time?

A member asked:

Is it safe to take cbd with lexapro 15mg? im hoping for some additional anxiety relief with a more natural remedy, but generally do well on the lexapro so i dont want to stop taking it?

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Does lexapro (escitalopram) help anxiety along with depression better than prozac?

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Is it safe to take 5 htp for anxiety relief? have tried many ssris and none seem to work for me. tried lexapro and it did not work and then tried zoloft and didnt feel like myself?

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Is 30mg lexapro (escitalopram) ok for anxiety?

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Can lowering lexapro (escitalopram) dose cause anxiety?

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Will anxiety go away if i cut down lexapro (escitalopram)?

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Is lexapro (escitalopram) a good medicine for anxiety.thanks?

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Got prescribed lexapro (escitalopram). will this help with my anxiety?

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