Escitalopram for anxiety - Do you get worse before better?

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
SMH13 (Sat 16:04 04/Jul/09)

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Therema		(Sat 17:02 04/Jul/09) 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		(Sat 17:11 04/Jul/09) 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		(Sat 18:02 04/Jul/09) Question Author 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		(Sat 21:11 04/Jul/09) 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		(Sat 22:45 04/Jul/09) 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		(Sun 08:36 05/Jul/09) As marie says, it can take 2 or 3 to really kick in, so stick with it if you can.
SMH13		(Sun 11:44 05/Jul/09) Question Author 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

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