Cipralex?

[Fayeza]

I was diagnosed with depression, and was started on Escitalopram a couple of days ago. ( cipralex). Anyone else taking this medication? When are you supposed to start feeling better?

[2MuchMike]

Re: Cipralex?

Hey. I know you posted this a month ago, but just wanted to see how you're doing. If you've stayed with your meds you should be seeing some improvement by now (2 weeks or so is the norm). I know from experience that it often takes some time to find the med that's right for you, so don't get discouraged if you're not feeling better. Let your doctor know it's not working and you want to try something else. I'd also recommend seeing a psychiatrist instead of a regular family doctor. Depression is often not the whole story and a psych. is able to make a better diagnosis.

Anyway, I hope things are going better for you now. Please check in and let us know how you're doing.
Mike

[Hullabaloo]

Re: Cipralex?

Hope you feel better by now! I take Ciprolex too, for brutal PMS symptoms. It helps a lot. I also take Effexor for depression the rest of the month, lol.
Don't worry, if this drug doesn't work, there are so many others, something will work out!

[chellybobs]

Re: Cipralex?

Hi there, I take it for severe anxiety and depression and since taking it in the last 6 weeks, have been a lot calmer - not as much shouting lol! and it seems to work well for me xx
try not to miss more than 1 dose tho, if i do i go really dizzy, but i also take amitriptaline so it could also be that if i forget xx
chelle xx