Side effects when stopping treatment
Stopping Lexapro too quickly may cause: anxiety. irritability. high or low mood.
Can Lexapro make you anxious?
new or worse anxiety or panic attacks. feeling restless, angry, or irritable. trouble sleeping. increased activity (doing more than what is normal for you)
Can Lexapro make anxiety worse at first?
Some people feel worse during the first few weeks of treatment before they begin to feel better. Once you're feeling better it's likely that you'll continue to take escitalopram for several more months to prevent the symptoms returning.
