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Experiences with switching meds?

katn051
katn051

I have an upcoming appointment with my dr. And looking for anyone to ease my mind.


 I was on lexapro for years and last March my pcp took me off lexapro and put me on buspirone. My anxiety went through the roof (panic attacks, depersonalization/derealization) and i saw a psychiatrist who said my panic attacks weren't covered by buspirone. She put me on Effexor. I feel I have a lot of break through anxiety and some dizziness as side effects. I've heard withdrawl coming off Effexor is horrific and I'm so scared to up my dose and would rather switch to a new med.


im scared of the side effects and increased racing thoughts/side effects.


Has anyone had experiences?

Jroj
Jroj
I am on my 3rd week on effexor . It hasn't given me too many side effects . Just some light insomnia and also had a small increase of anxiety the first week but that's gone. I hope you give a try and it works for you. I was also on lexapro for a while
arfie
arfie
Hello Katno. Welcome to DS. I have too little experience with meds to be worth sharing, but I wanted to welcome you aboard. Hope you find stabilizing companionship here.
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