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Can Lexapro Be Taken For Anxiety?
I took paxil for 19 years. Came off of it. haven t had any for 3 months. Went through hell and back. still have depression and anxiety. Feel lost and don t know who I am. Now a doctor wants to put me on lexapro. Do you think this is wise. I am really tired of feeling like I do now. I don t have time to finish. I have to return to work.
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
Lexapro will help you in getting rid of depression. It is relatively safer medicine.
Advice
1. Lexapro 10 mg in the morning orally
2. Zolpidem 10 mg per oral at bed time for 30 days
3. Start workout in gym at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week
4. Do meditation
5. Share your problem with your family and close friends
6. Consult a psychiatrist for follow up and counseling
Thanks
Advice
1. Lexapro 10 mg in the morning orally
2. Zolpidem 10 mg per oral at bed time for 30 days
3. Start workout in gym at least half an hour in a day for 5 days in a week
4. Do meditation
5. Share your problem with your family and close friends
6. Consult a psychiatrist for follow up and counseling
Thanks
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