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Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Dizziness, Loss Of Vision. Taking Cipralex. Cure For Symptoms?
I have been suffering from what my gp says is anxiety and am pretty much paralyzed from it. I have been on cipralex for a week at 5 mg a day. I am constantly dizzy and vision has decreased. Also I am tired all the time. I was tired all the time Aswell befor the cipralex but it seems to be worse. It is Christmas break at my dr office and I am not sure what to do. Should I continue with my dose today? I herd the symptoms would go away but I feel like I m just getting much worse. Please help. Thanks
Thu, 3 Jan 2013
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Cipralex is in the SSRI family of medication that is commonly used for anxiety or depression.
This type of medication takes at least 2 weeks, in some persons 3 weeks before an effect is seen.
If you have only been using it for a week then it would not been enough time for it to start working.
You should consider continuing the medication and when your doctor's office reopens you can discuss any concerns that you may have regarding its efficacy.
i hope this helps and you feel better soon
Cipralex is in the SSRI family of medication that is commonly used for anxiety or depression.
This type of medication takes at least 2 weeks, in some persons 3 weeks before an effect is seen.
If you have only been using it for a week then it would not been enough time for it to start working.
You should consider continuing the medication and when your doctor's office reopens you can discuss any concerns that you may have regarding its efficacy.
i hope this helps and you feel better soon
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Hello.......
Thanks for your query. Cipralex (Escitalopram) is an effective anti-depressant/anti-anxiety agent. However, the dosage of 5 mg is only starting dosage and can be gradually escalated till 20 mg/day. In addition psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy) are available for depression and other effective anti-anxiety medication are also available. Hence it is premature to lose hope. Hope you found the information useful.
Regards
Dr Sundar Gnanavel
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. Cipralex (Escitalopram) is an effective anti-depressant/anti-anxiety agent. However, the dosage of 5 mg is only starting dosage and can be gradually escalated till 20 mg/day. In addition psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy) are available for depression and other effective anti-anxiety medication are also available. Hence it is premature to lose hope. Hope you found the information useful.
Regards
Dr Sundar Gnanavel
Psychiatrist
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