Hi..my name is Karen and I am 50 y.o. I was put on Lexapro almost 2 weeks ago for depression and GAD and, although I see some difference (not crying all the time), the anxiety is still there. It is somewhat reduced-I had felt constant anxiety for so many years, that it was weird to wake up during the night and not feel the pervasive worries I'd experienced for so long. Also, I was put on klonopin at the same time, so I wonder if the Klonopin is responsible for the changes and not the Lexapro. Is anyone else on both these medications? How do you tell what is working?

This post has been edited by lonleysindy: May 24 2009, 08:49 PM

Hi greetthenewday,

the klonopin, work right away, the Lex will take about 6-8 weeks to reach it's full potential, but it could be starting to work now a little. I am not a doctor, so you should really ask your doc and keep him updated on how you feel.

It is very good that you aren't waking up with anxiety as much any more. That is a good sign.

Hope you have a quick recovery, and feel better soon. Please keep us updated.

Hi Karen,

It sounds like you are off to a good start with the medications. Unfortuantely its a little early to know how well they are going to work for you. The Lexapro may show you a little sign here and there of helping but if its really going to help, you may not know for 8 weeks or more.
Try to be patient, it can be hard when we want relief now but often times you will see bigger improvments after several weeks. Good luck and be sure to let us know how your doing..