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Depression
I have been taking nexito 10 mg for 4 weeks..from the 2nd week I was feeling better ..now after the 3rd week I am again feeling depressed again.Although I have noticed less anxiety than before but I am having mood swings again and upset .Is it normal ??
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Yes, what you are describing can happen and is quite common in the early phase of antidepressant treatment. Nexito (escitalopram) often improves anxiety first. Mood improvement usually takes 4–6 weeks. It is common to feel better initially and then feel low again for some time before the medicine fully settles.
This does not mean the medicine is failing. Sometimes the dose needs adjustment, or stress and sleep issues can affect mood.
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Please do not stop or change the dose on your own.
Follow up with your psychiatrist for review.
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Seek help immediately if you feel very low, restless, or have suicidal thoughts.
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
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7 yrs exp
Kota
Yes, this can be normal in the early weeks of antidepressant treatment.
Nexito (escitalopram) often improves anxiety first, while mood can fluctuate for 4–6 weeks before stabilizing. Feeling better initially and then low again does not mean the medicine has failed.
Do not stop or change the dose on your own. Please follow up with your psychiatrist—dose adjustment or more time may be needed.
Seek help urgently if you have severe worsening, restlessness, or suicidal thoughts.
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