Well, I saw my rehab doc today (Tuesday), explained about the anxiety, and she prescribed Lexipro 10mg. I took the 1st pill at 5pm PSD. I also took a 2.5mg Methadone at the same time - possible mistake?

About 15 minutes later, I started having Panic Attack symptoms. The freaky head feelings, shortness of breath, feelings of head detached from body, restlessness, agitation, etc. Now mind you, I had been experiencing these very mildly most of the day up to this point. But it wasnt anything I couldnt handle myself. But after I took the Lexipro, the symptoms doubled in intensity. I was in a restaurant, so I was in a safe place (hubby was not home). Has anyone experienced a Panic Attack after their very first dose of meds? Do I need to cut the pills in half to make them 5 mgs and start off there, slowly working up to 10? When isd the best time of day to take Lexipro - morning, afternoon, night? Should I take it with my Methadone or should I wait a few minutes/hours between taking the two meds?

I'm going to copy this post to the Drugs folder, so I get 2 sets of opinions. I am very new to Anxiety/Panic, and its a little - OK, a LOT scary. This is my first time on Lexipro, so its new to me too.