More Effective Control of Symptoms — With Few Side
Effects
Lexapro has been proven to be an effective treatment for
generalized
anxiety disorder (GAD)An overwhelming sense of apprehension
and fear often accompanied by physical symptoms such as tension, sweating,
or increased pulse rate. Anxiety symptoms are commonly associated
with depression.. In clinical studies, Lexapro significantly
reduced the symptom of anxiety for many patients beginning at week
1 or 2 (full antianxiety effect may take 4 to 6 weeks).4
One head-to-head trial compared Lexapro 10-20 mg/day with Paxil 20-50
mg/day. In this trial, Lexapro was at least as effective but was better
tolerated. More patients discontinued treatment with Paxil as a result
of adverse events.5
Remember, it is important to take your medicine as long as your healthcare
professional advises, even if you start feeling better. Otherwise
your symptoms could return or worsen. Full recovery takes time.
Paxil is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline.
