5mg of lexapro

[TomRainKing]

I started, last night, with an intro dose of 5mg for lexapro.  I had an instant attack (totally my fault and i knew it was going to happen).  After that i felt high for about 2 hours, then had a pretty normal night sleep.  I called out of work, just in case.  I had my mother take me to the mechanic to get my car from the shop.  Usually I have a TON of trouble being a passenger in the car and it started again.  On a scale of 1 to 10...i never got past a 6, which i was surprised.  Just when I thought i would lose it, it kinda subsided.  It's wierd, but i have these aides that calm me and for some reason soda, or any carbonated beverage is one.  I barely needed to use it.  By the time i got home i was fine.  The one major thing i'm feeling today is like a weird sensativity to light.  Like everything looks like the "joe vs volacano" opening scene.  Around 3 i got kinda adjitated or bothered for no reason but it slowly went away.  I think i am going to have to trust this drug, i keep feeling like, "oh no here comes the anxiety", then it quickly washes away.  Do feel a little detatched thouhg.  My doc wants to go to 10mg on monday, is it a good idea cause i'm feeling like I should try 5 for at least a week or two.  Does this dreamy type feeling subside over time?  Also, does anyone have any experience with light exercise while on this?  It always made me feel better in the past but was wondering what effect it would have while on the drug. 

[kmwondering]

I'm doing a full month of five before I go to ten.

[sixpack]

as far as I know SSRIs don't adversely affect exercise.

5mg is a baby amount.  generally after 1 week dosage is increased to 10mg.  Most often docs start people on 10mg


meds can have side effects.  they generally subside over a bit of time.  also be aware fearing meds or side effects can actually CAUSE them or make any minor side effects feel much worse.