For those who have/are taking lexapro?
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For those who have/are taking lexapro?
| 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

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
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
Hi Heather,
Here are some threads from the AntiDepressant boards on Lexapro experiences:
1st Time on Lexapro
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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
Heather,
What time of day were you taking the 10 mg, am or pm?
Renee
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
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