Dina,
Your physician or pharmacist is the best authority to inform you on what to expect in terms of side effects and how long it will take for your medication to take full effect. In general, it can take up to 4-6 weeks but be sure to keep your doctor or pharmacist aware of any side effects you experience while taking your medication. Again, he/she are the best authority to guide you in this matter.
Danielle
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The PC Support Team
I was given lexapro but I am too scared to take it. However, my mom was put on it and it helped her significantly and she didn't gain any weight at all (she did gain with others like Paxil). For the first week she felt a little sick, with headaches and slight nausea but all of that went away after a week or so. She also said it worked pretty fast, after only 2 to 2 1/2 weeks, although it can take up to 6 weeks to take full effect. I wouldn't worry too much about the weight gain, you should be fine. Goodluck with that!
~Isabella~
I have a question about Lexapro. Does it work immediately or does it take weeks? Also, I heard it causes weight gain which I cannot afford right now because I was 130 pounds 2 yrs ago and am now up to 170. I am only 5ft 4inches. The constant stress I have been under has caused my weight gain. I have been skinny my whole life. My doctor gave me Lexapro but I am too afraid to to take it. Any advise? Thanks all.
Mel,
I will try to get back on again later but I have to tend to my son and get him ready for bed. I didn't see you on there, or anyone else for that matter. Ok, bye!
~Isabella~
isabella,
I can be on wed. at 7pm and I guess all I have to do is click on the launch tab to get into the cbt budddies group I hope i can do it. well talk to ya later.
thanks mel:)
Mel,
Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I had a pretty hectic week with moving and my dentist appointment. We finally got our computer set back up so I just saw your messages. I am online on and off throughout the day but I can be on the CBT buddies in the evenings, like around 7 or 8. We can set up a specific date and time if you want and then exchange e-mails or something. Ok, sorry it took me so long to respond. I hate moving!!
~Isabella~
mel,
You need only to click "Launch" within the support group Forum and start adding buddies. Login when you are on the site and you will have a better chance of connecting with others.
If you have any more problems, please contact us through feedback for help :)
Josie
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The Panic Center Support Team.
