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Can Lexapro be taken safely by someone with severe anxiety?
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HelloI suffer from severe anxiety. Tried cognitive therapy and hasn't worked.  My Dr prescribed me Lexapro but I'm too afraid to take it.  I've read horror stories about side effects.  But I need help as I am almost becoming home bound.   Please help me!!!
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Hi sir/madam,welcome to health care magic ,I can certainly understand your concern about your anxiety, you have mentioned that your doctor has prescribed Lexapro Medication for your anxiety, being a psychiatrist I can definitely say that there are side effects for this drug ,as it is an SSRI ie (serum serotonin reuptake inhibitor), as in anxiety and depression serotonin levels get imbalanced in brain so by the use of these drugs its levels could certainly gets balanced The most common side effect is burning sensation in the stomach ie gastritis, Headache, nausea ,vomiting ,erection problems etc but all these are not very common with each and every person and there are a list of Side Effects in the internet,and all but those are very rare and can be seen in less percentages.It works very effectively when you outweigh its side effects.So I can assure you to start on this drug without any suspicion as it works effectively with in 1-2 weeks.you have mentioned that you are almost becoming home bound so regarding that I need some information as you could be suffering with the symptoms of phobia which maybe almost and always associated with anxiety so please get back to me whether you are avoiding to go out of the house because of some fear? , so that I will be able to help you .Hope this information is useful to youplease post your further questions if any,I will always be available to answer. Thank you