Social Anxiety Support

sarahmargeurite · 11-04-2009, 10:01 PM

My doctor just put me on Cipralex for my social anxiety disorder. He said it takes a few weeks to work. I've only been on it for three days. All it has done so far is make me feel a bit dizzy. Has anyone had any experiences with Cipralex?

John_in_SF · 11-04-2009, 10:07 PM

Cipralex is the same compound (escitalopram) as Lexapro, so check out all the postings on Lexapro.

ecotec83 · 11-04-2009, 10:12 PM

On it right now and it works well. Had some initial side effects such as nausea, headaches, decreased appetite and some bowel problems for about a week. I started to feel a bit better after a 2 days. It seems to sneak up on you and before you know it your having a lot more good days than bad ones. You will likely have some side effects for a few weeks while your body adjusts to it. Give it a couple weeks (usually 4-6) to see if it helps, not every drug is effective for everyone. If it doesn't help within a few weeks you may have to switch to another medication. It's kind of a hit or miss game with antidepressants.

Vini Vidi Vici · 11-05-2009, 02:53 AM

it works well for social anxiety and all other anxiety...but unfortunatly it made me very tired, apathetic, and unable to concentrate. however in combination with Concerta/Adderall, it worked great. the two meds balanced each other out nicely. some people take it with Wellbutrin to counteract the feeling of apathy and having no emotion. but it is a useful med.

11-04-2009, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
sarahmargeurite Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	Cipralex? My doctor just put me on Cipralex for my social anxiety disorder. He said it takes a few weeks to work. I've only been on it for three days. All it has done so far is make me feel a bit dizzy. Has anyone had any experiences with Cipralex?

11-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
ecotec83 Status: Ascending from the dark Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 367	On it right now and it works well. Had some initial side effects such as nausea, headaches, decreased appetite and some bowel problems for about a week. I started to feel a bit better after a 2 days. It seems to sneak up on you and before you know it your having a lot more good days than bad ones. You will likely have some side effects for a few weeks while your body adjusts to it. Give it a couple weeks (usually 4-6) to see if it helps, not every drug is effective for everyone. If it doesn't help within a few weeks you may have to switch to another medication. It's kind of a hit or miss game with antidepressants. __________________ ~Our greatest battles are those with our own mind.~

11-05-2009, 02:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Vini Vidi Vici Status: altruistic philanthropist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Gender: Male Age: 18 Posts: 272	it works well for social anxiety and all other anxiety...but unfortunatly it made me very tired, apathetic, and unable to concentrate. however in combination with Concerta/Adderall, it worked great. the two meds balanced each other out nicely. some people take it with Wellbutrin to counteract the feeling of apathy and having no emotion. but it is a useful med. __________________ Please don't take or trust any medical advice from me...Consult a perffessional. meds taken for extended period of time: zyprexa, zoloft, risperdal, klonopin, temazepam, xanax, agomelatine, ambien, adderall, metadate, EMSAM, selegiline, paxil, lexapro, wellbutrin, seroquel, trazodone, clonidine, tramadol, remeron, vyvanse, concerta, Lunesta, Parnate. Current Meds: Parnate 30 mg, Diagnoses- Major Depression, OCD, Social Anxiety, GAD

11-04-2009, 10:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
John_in_SF Status: Good grief Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Francisco, California Gender: Male Posts: 261	Cipralex is the same compound (escitalopram) as Lexapro, so check out all the postings on Lexapro.