Escitalopram for anxiety - Do you get worse before better?

[SMH13]

Hello

Just wondered if anyone has taken escitalopram?

Took my fisrt one today , Doctor said to stick it out and after 2 weeks any side effects should get better.

Anxiety seems a lot worse , is this a side effect?

Many Thanks

[Therema]

Listen to your doc hunni, its like everything its gotta get worse before it gets better, ive been on them for yrs, hold in there

[chinadog]

SMH13, Escitalopram also known as Cipralex cause surges of adrenylin which cause anxiety. This could last for 2 weeks depending on the individual. The best ssri is Sertraline aka Lustral.

[SMH13]

Thank You, I am determined to try and stick these ones out ! Dr says she has seen amazing results for people with anxiety.

[black bunny]

I've taken this SSRI for years and tor me, the side effects disappeared after a week or two - do listen to your GP and stick with it, it will be worth it.
Hope you start to feel better very soon.

[marie26]

The Citalopram family of antidepressants take about 4 weeks before being effective. They are also generally regarded as the safest. Hope you feel better soon.

[Rosetta]

As marie says, it can take 2 or 3 to really kick in, so stick with it if you can.

[SMH13]

Thank You - I hope I can!

Had such a bad night, actually took two sleeping tablets and nothing - my mind was racing - i'm almost hyper!

I really hope this all goes, Thanks