For those who have/are taking lexapro?

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Registered: 01-17-2001
For those who have/are taking lexapro?
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Mon, 05-02-2005 - 3:22pm

Hi All,
I am just wondering how many mg's you all took of lexapro. I am on 10mg and I don't know if I should stay at that or increase it. I would jof course call my Dr. before an increase.
It says that it takes a full 4-6 weeks to feel the full effects of the meds, so if thats true then how do I know in the meantime if I'm on enough?

~Heather

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Mon, 05-02-2005 - 6:01pm

I am on 10 mg of Lexapro since August. I would think that there wouldn't be any way to tell if the dosage is enough until you give it at least 4 weeks to try it out first. But, like you said, you could call your doctor with your concerns. How long have you been taking it as of now?

Renee

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Mon, 05-02-2005 - 6:08pm
Hi Renee,
I started on 5mg of lexapro and was on that for 4 days, it wasn't enough. Today will be my 7th night taking the 10mg.
I don't really count when I took the 5mg, that didn't seem to do much.
Heather
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Sun, 05-08-2005 - 3:43pm

Hi Heather,


Here are some threads from the AntiDepressant boards on Lexapro experiences:


1st Time on Lexapro

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Sun, 05-08-2005 - 5:02pm
Heather, Just so you know, 20mg is the max dose of lexapro.


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Sun, 05-08-2005 - 7:09pm

Hey Danielle,
I actually just went up to 20mg last friday.
I am going to the Dr tomorrow and I wanted to ask her about taking 10 at night and 10mg in the morning.
Have you heard of anyone who has done this?
For me I feel as though I am sleeping through the time where it is working the best, I have only been on it a little over 2 weeks.

My cousin was on 25 mg of it. She said that he Dr agreed to let her take more. Shej's off it now and doing well so that is encouraging.

I am happy to go up to 20, i really don't think that 10 mg was enough.

See you in chat!
Heather

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Sun, 05-08-2005 - 11:08pm

Heather,

What time of day were you taking the 10 mg, am or pm?

Renee

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Sun, 05-08-2005 - 11:16pm

Hi Renee..
The 1st day I took them meds in the am... since then I have been taking my meds at 7pm.

I wonder if its possible that since I am sleeping after I take it that I am sleeping through the most effective part of it, since its only been a short time and its not totally in my system, I usually feel a bit better about 1-2 hours after I take it, when I wake up I am shakey again. I have been sleeping through the night since I started which I was having panic attacks while sleeping.. KWIM?

Heather

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Mon, 05-09-2005 - 12:01am

Yeah, I know what you mean. Boy, do I hate when I wake up with those nerves already going! That would be perfect if you could take the 10 mg 2 x a day. I'm curious to see what the doc will say.

Renee