lexapro question

[LIONSDEN78]

when will i know the time is right to come off of this med 20mg once day i've been doing good with it i've been on it for 10 days and i don't care for the ear ringing my problem was about 2 months ago i started reading very deep into the heart i've been having pac's for two years never really bothered me but then i started reading way to much and it got in my head i feel better now i've had two stress and two eco's everything came back good but it was to late for me to belive really freaked me out but my doc put me on a beta blocker metropolo and now i can't feel them anymore  as far as the other sides from the ear ringing and being wired feeling the lexapro's not to bad   any help will be appreciated

[cj29]

Using medications like Lexapro is definitely a personal choice. As with anything, one must way the benefits vs. the costs of anything we do.  For me, I thought taking an SSRI like Lexapro helped me tremendously as I sought help through talk therapy.  I believe it can be a very powerful tool to use while you learn about your anxiety and the ways which you can confront and deal with it.  

[mammo]

You can't feel the full benefits of Lexapro for 4-6 weeks. There is an adjustment period for the Lexapro, but if the side effects don't get better in a week or two, let your doctor know. We have no way knowing when the time is right for getting off an antidepressant, this is something you and your doctor need to discuss.  We won't know if the time is right until we no longer are taking it, and it's totally out of our system. If the depression returns, then we still need it.  I'm sure you know to never stop this medication abruptly, work with your doctor to wean off of it.  I'm happy that you are feeling better!  I wish you all the best and take care!