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My dr prescribed an anti-depressant drug for my anxiety, so what are the changes and effects that i wait to happen to me because of taking this drug ?
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SSRI's: Some antidepressants like the class called ssri's(examples, Lexapro (escitalopram) , zoloft, etc) may make anxiety worse when first taken but after a week or 2 the anxiety level improves. If you are having too many problems during this time, however, notify your physician or psychiatrist.
Answered 4/9/2015
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If you would please: Let us know which antidepressant you were prescribed - than we can provide a better response. Please clarify and re-ask question.
Answered 1/26/2014
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