Hi, has anyone tried lexapro for depression/ anxiety before? If you did, did it work?

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LAlexV · M

Worked for like a year. But I needed something stronger.

Ladyofemotions · 31-35, F

@LAlexV Thank you.they placed me on 20 mg but I havent taken it yet. Just wanted to know plus my Dr says it's only for 4 weeka

Graylight · 51-55, F

@Ladyofemotions Did they tell you why you were being placed on it for 4 weeks? A working therapeutic level isn't even typically reached for 6-8 weeks, so you couldn't even be sure it's working for you.

But yes, it can be very effective, when combined with cognitive beahavioral therapy.