Hi Tina,
You can always call your doctor and tell him/her about your symptoms while starting Lexapro. You can ask about getting the drug in liquid form from a compounding pharmacy so that you can start on a lower dose and taper up much more gradually.
Regards,
Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D.
The Stress Masters
*Jennifer Fee, Psy.D. is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist. Psychiatrists prescribe medications, Psychologists study them, but the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe meds. or give you specific advice about them. Dr. Fee's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.