I have been on 10mg of lexapro for a week now, haven't had any affects that I know of. I started out at a small dose and worked my way up. I can tell you that so far it is worth it!!!

I have taken 10mg of lexapro twice in my life.once for about a year and then weened myself off,then,about 5 wks ago I started again.I have had success with lexapro.It won't fix eveything though.I have had severe episodes of anxiety over the past several years(periodically).I suggest staying on the lexapro for at least one month.It won't show significate results until that far in.For me I noticed difference about three wks in.meds along with cognitive therapy have been my best gameplan.It's funny how it can take so long to get rid of this stuff yet, it can come on in five minutes.remember that it will eventually pass.keep yourself busy doing good things and don't hide yourself away.you can do this.best of luck!

Thanks for the replies. I have notice my heart kindly beating funny every now and then. Did anyone notice that?

oh yes,i have been to the er many times for my heart.of course nothing was wrong but, try telling someone with anxiety that.if you re checking your pulse frequently,stop.i am sure what is happening with you is what happens with all of us,it is called hypervigilance(paying way to much attention to your body,internal well being etc..).I was so hypervigilant that i would not accept that i was fine even though the doctor told me several times how ok i was.i am sure your heart is fine.try to look up hypervigilance for health anxiety and also the term rumination(constantly going over and over something in your mind).understanding why we do this has helped me.i know haw hard and scary it is but,you're not alone and with time it will pass

The heart bumps, flutters or palps (whatever you prefer to call them) are usually a problem for anxiety sufferers. I was on 5 mg of Lexapro for 4.5 weeks and had no problems, but also no benefits. The first day I took 10 mg I had problems, so my Pdoc took me off of it. It is the third AD that I have tried, and he is hesitant to try any others because one didn't do anything for me, and the other two I had problems with.
Give it time, if you continue to feel bad call the doctor and make sure you tell him/her the problems you are experiencing. You could also call the pharmacist, they are usually very knowledgeable.

Good luck!

Hi, I just started Lexapro 4 days ago...I started really low at 2.5 and yesterday I took half along with today. No horrible side effects as of yet but I did get a buzzing sensation in my chest today when laying down. We can do this together..lol. I have a horrible fear of meds but I can't keep up the way I have been going...Keep us posted and I will let you know how mine is going also..

I have been on Lexapro for forever.. I can't even remember when I started it.. maybe age 15 and now I'm 21! Just hang in there and you'll be fine.. It takes a while for the meds to kick in (meaning weeks) but it will all work out! =)

I've only heard good things about Lexapro from friends.

Ot does take up to 6-8 weeks to fully work and initially you will get a little more anxiety than usual. Ask your Doc if he can prescribe something short term to help out with the anxiety until you get over the hump.
Good luck to ya!

Changed my life. Still had some anxiety at 10 mg. went to 20 after 4-6 weeks and wow. That was a few years ago. Let the meds work. A lot of side effects are just a product of resisting and constantly checking on yourself.

Thanks everybody! I just wondered when you first started taking it did your head feel funny? I woke up this morning feeling weird. I am taking ativan also.

I did have a weird, discombobulated feeling for the first almost two weeks I was on Lexapro, but it did go away. Lexapro has been a wonderful thing for me--its helped me so much. It does take a few weeks to start kicking in though, so you do want to ride it out and let the meds take affect.

I have a heart monitor on since my surgery. I have had to record my heart all morning with these wierd beats. I called my dr.and talk to the nurse and she told me not to take it today and see if it straightens out. I also called my cardiologists,they are going to look at my recordings and call me back. I have heart arrythmias anyway and take med for them. I just think I can not take any antidepressants. They are all making my heart beat funny!

I was put on Lexapro for my anxiety due to postpartum depression and it worked wonders for me. I am still on it after four years off and on.The first two weeks I felt very tired and after that I was fine.Good luck to you and hope you start feeling better!

I really envy you and pat you on the back for taking the whole 10 mg. I need to but am scared. I just started taking it on Saturday, three days ago, but have only taken 1/8 of a pill for three days. I too don't feel very well at times at all but I haven't stopped. For me, the 3-4 hours after taking it my head feels floaty and I am really tired, almost feel high and blah. I have had a slight increase in anxiety for very brief moments but xanax has helped.

I have always gotten heart flutters, especially around that time of the month and I have had them today but not too worried since I have had them in the past or it could be fear.

What time of day are you taking it and how many have you taken?

Stay strong, at least for a month, I am going to try too.

Anangelbu, I only took 1! My heart acted up that whole day and the next day. I was supposed to take it in the morning. If my heart had co-operated I would have tried to tough out the wierd feelings. My doctor said they did that for the first few days but then it would get better. Good Luck!