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Suggest An Alternative To Lexapro Medicine To Treat Anxiety

My doctor prescribed me Lexapro 10mg once daily. After about I week I suffered sever anxiety for 10 days. I talked with the doctor and he suggested I power through it which I did. About a week ago he upped my dose to 20mg once daily and the symptoms have returned. Any advice?
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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It is better you consult your dr and explain the same to him because this drug cant be stopped at once and has to be tappered gradually under drs guidance and there are alternatives to this like citalopram, or buspirone or venlafxine dosage should be decided by your treating dr. I mean the rate of tappering of lexapro and introduction of alternative should be done under a qualified dr guidance.proper balanced diet combined with daily yoga and meditation helps in reducing anxiety.you need to keep your thoughts positive and avoid people and situations that are aggravating your anxiety.
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Suggest An Alternative To Lexapro Medicine To Treat Anxiety

It is better you consult your dr and explain the same to him because this drug cant be stopped at once and has to be tappered gradually under drs guidance and there are alternatives to this like citalopram, or buspirone or venlafxine dosage should be decided by your treating dr. I mean the rate of tappering of lexapro and introduction of alternative should be done under a qualified dr guidance.proper balanced diet combined with daily yoga and meditation helps in reducing anxiety.you need to keep your thoughts positive and avoid people and situations that are aggravating your anxiety.