Hello Everyone,

This is the continuation of my paroxetine thread which I am discontinuing. Dr has started me on escitalopram.

I am starting lexapro and will keep a little journal here to track my progress and ask any questions along the way. My conditions are depression and GAD with panic.

I was taking paroxetine 10mg for almost 3 months. The last week I went down to 5mg without too much trouble and now completely stopped the paroxetine and have started lexapro at 5mg.

Yesterday was the first day of the switch and was easy enough. Today is the second day and a fair bit more rough. Low mood namely.

The next week or two will be interesting as I will not know what effects I am getting from starting lexapro and what is the discontinuation of the paroxetine?

Dr wants me to stay on 5mg for 5 weeks before checking back in with her.

As I mentioned in my previous thread I took lexapro over 4 years ago when I was in a very dark place. I only took it for about 6 weeks and remember it was good for depression but average for anxiety. Too be honest I do not believe I was on it long enough for it to make a difference and I had so much stress at the time I would of been surprised if anything would of worked.

Anyway feel free to add any input and wish me luck!

Regards

John