Hi there, thanks for asking. It takes several weeks since you start the dose of 10 mg a day of escitalopram to see the changes in mood and anxiety. Some people may need a little higher dose of this medication and it will be known after several weeks that you will be using the medication. The best way is to monitor the changes you observe and note them and report them to the doctor when you see him. In the first few days, some people may experience brief anxiety as you mentioned which is transient. Best wishes.

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Stalopam has escitalopram in it which belongs to SSRI class of drugs. It increases the serotonin level and may cause restlessness initially for 1-2 weeks. It will settle by itself with time . Moreover the benefit of escitalopram is mostly evident by the end of two weeks. It is good drug meant for depression as well as anxiety and I am sure you will do good on this drug. Have faith on your treating psychiatrist Your laziness and anxiety will get OK but it will take time.
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Stalopam 10 mg contains escitalopram which is an SSRI antidepressant. It is effective in anxiety too. Don't worry as SSRIs take 10-14 days to have a full effect. Initially it may cause some sedation but it will be over in next few days. Continue above medication as advised by your doctor. You will be definitely alright with adequate treatment for adequate duration.

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Dr. Gourav Monga
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It takes minimum of one week to observe significant change / generally 2 to 3 weeks should elapse for the full effects - before increasing the dose... This initial increase is to observe for untoward reactions...
The symptoms may well be part of the original problem or side effects...
You need time, follow up and repeat assessment by your Psychiatrist...

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
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1. Stalopam (escitalopram) is indicated in Depression (Obsessive compulsive disorder), and your symptoms like sleepiness, is due to adverse drug reaction of stalopam and depression,anxiety due to adverse drug reaction of Placida (flupentixol+melitracen)
2. dose will depend whether you are diagnosed with Depression or panic disorder?
3. you should consult with your physician regarding the proper dosage schedule of the above mentioned drugs.