Went to my pdoc today, I'm scared

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Went to my pdoc today, I'm scared
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Thu, 06-16-2005 - 4:35pm

Hey Girls,


I went to my pdoc today and he wants me to up my lexapro to 30mg, I am on 20mg now.


He said that the recommended dose is 20mg but he has given people up to 50mg. I am scared to take more. Scared to take more then the recommended dose, I am afraid that in a few years they will find out that going that high has really damaged me somehow.


He also wanted to give me something to sleep: he was actually pretty adiment on it. I told him that I didn't want anything and he said that its almost a guarantee that if I don't get a good night sleep that I will feel anxious the next day. I told him that I want to try other techniques 1st and see how that goes.


Since I left his office I have been so jittery and on edge. Its awful. I feel so bad, I even told my kids to leave me alone for a few minutes, I just want to cry and not stop. I am having a hard time holding it in. I did manage to MAKE myself go grocery shopping after I left his office, I felt that I needed to get that done and not

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Registered: 06-16-2005
Thu, 06-16-2005 - 7:41pm
I know how you feel about trying med. I have tried so many and had SOME kind of side effect w/ them all.Althought I havent tried Lexapro I have Celexa(and thast half of whats in Lexapro)it didnt agree w. me either.
I take ativan as needed,but that doesnt even do much for me like whenI 1st started it. I wonder if your Hormones arent making u more anxious.
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Registered: 05-27-2005
Thu, 06-16-2005 - 10:14pm

I know you said your doc wanted you to take the higher dose, but did you end up taking it? I can understand your reservations about it. It is good that he just went up a little, though. When I was on Zoloft, the dosage jumped from 25 to 50 to 100. There's definitely a difference, but it's a good difference.

Glad you made an appointment for a physical, just to ease your mind about this stuff. Female troubles are no fun. Hope you're able to find time for some rest, even if it's just a catnap during the day while your sons nap. My husband said something rather, umm, enlightening to me today after I awoke from my nap: "You're less cranky when you sleep." How about that! Anyway, I do hope you feel better soon. Take care.

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 06-16-2005 - 11:28pm

Most of today's antidepressants work on serotonin levels

 

 


 



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Registered: 01-26-2005
Thu, 06-16-2005 - 11:45pm

Stress affects your entire body. And your cycle depends on several body parts to run right, particularly the glands. So, stress affects your period. I started having problem with my periods when my stress was up, too. I honestly don't think there's anything to worry about there.

Although Lexapro is a newer anti-d, it's cousin, I forget the name, has been around longer, and I think it would be safe to try the 30 mg.

Try to take some deep breaths and tell yourself it's okay. ((hugs))

Renee

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Fri, 06-17-2005 - 10:25am

Hi Girls,


I did take the increase. I slept awful and even though that I was going to have

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 06-17-2005 - 1:44pm

You poor dear, You have gone through so

Hugs & Positive Thoughts Always,

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Fri, 06-17-2005 - 5:34pm

hey Danielle,


Is that you Dr. or your pdoc that wouldn't go over 20mg of lexapro? I know that my normal PCP wouldn't increase it and thats why she turned it over to my pdoc. He is handeling all the meds now and I am just seeing her once a month to get a check up.


Glad dh will be coming home soon.. geeze time flies!!!!!!!!!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 06-17-2005 - 9:15pm
My dr is the one who wouldn't let me go over 20mg but my tdoc didn't think it was wise either. Like my p/tdoc and I talked about today, every dr is different. Thankfully she feels that I'm at my theraputic level for lamictal and we're still waiting on the lithium labs. Darn military faxed it to the wrong dr and then didn't fax it today : ( when they said they would. Jane will call me when she gets the results. Too boot, Able, The drug maker of my generic lithobid pulled all their drugs but thankfully there is another company stepping up and supplying the generic. When I talked to the pharmacy they said there was nothing wrong with the generic lithobid that was pulled, we think it was about money. Back to the orignal thing, Every dr does different things. I think you should seek a 2nd opinion if your doubts are that strong. I don't blame you for being hesitant. When my dr rx lexapro and I hit 20mg with not the desired reults she was going to change my med. I hope you find a solution soon.


Hugs & Prayers,



Danielle


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