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Lexapro Increase-question
| Wed, 01-03-2007 - 7:18pm |
Hi guys-
My dr sugessted I increase my Lexapro from 10 to 20mgs. I said no then because I was afraid (what else is new) I want to do it now. I took 10 mg at noon then another 10 at 6:30 out of frustation. My question is, should I take 2 at once or split it? I have 1 year worth of 10mgs cause I said no to 20 so it will last me 6 months instead. Will I have side effects? I dont have my xanax yet, I hope this doesnt make me worse. Sherriann said her dr said 20 mg is the min to make a difference so that has been on my mind all day. Who else takes 20 mgs? Is that alot? I may take Benadryl tonight if my anxiety keeps me awake. God, I hate this feeling.
Donna
My dr sugessted I increase my Lexapro from 10 to 20mgs. I said no then because I was afraid (what else is new) I want to do it now. I took 10 mg at noon then another 10 at 6:30 out of frustation. My question is, should I take 2 at once or split it? I have 1 year worth of 10mgs cause I said no to 20 so it will last me 6 months instead. Will I have side effects? I dont have my xanax yet, I hope this doesnt make me worse. Sherriann said her dr said 20 mg is the min to make a difference so that has been on my mind all day. Who else takes 20 mgs? Is that alot? I may take Benadryl tonight if my anxiety keeps me awake. God, I hate this feeling.
Donna

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Sheri Ann
My husband leaves Mon for business. I dont want to be alone in transition so Im starting now.
Ill check in...
Thank you-good night.
Donna
Hi Donna,
No advice on the meds, but wanted to say hello & hope you can get some sleep tonight.
Hugs,
Dee
Hi Dee-
That was sweet and thoughtful. You too, sleep well.
Donna
Good luck -
Misty
I am new here. I have had anxiety/panic problems since I was 12 yrs. Now am 55 yrs. Still have problems and menopause plus family stuff has made anxiety worse. I have also been on lexapro for a two or three years now. I take 40mg daily plus xanax as needed. I panic so bad that I now am on disability for anxiety. lost my job. But I also have made some big changes in my life to reduce some big stresses. Have you ever heard of anyone taking 40mg of lexapro? If I try to decrease it i panic worse. I have agoraphobia and have problems leaving the house but I am doing better. thanks for this site. I am glad I found it
Hi, Sylvia! Nice to have you here. I am sorry to hear about the anxiety & the limitations it has caused. I am so glad that we can be of help & that you are learning new ways to cope. You are NOT alone. That is what many of us are doing to regain our balance.
Although the info that I posted on lexapro said that 20 mg. was the recommended dose, others are prescribed higher doses. Meds effect each person differently & the dr. is the best judge of what you need to cover your anxiety. In the past, I have required much higher than normal doses of antidepressants than what is in the drug literature. I had a psychiatrist tell me once that my serotonin levels were severely low & I would always need higher than normal doses. I never had any unliveable side effects @ high dosages & like you, Sylvia, when my dose was reduced, I had a return of symptoms. I hope that reassures you in someway. Just my personal experience;) But, as always, you should speak to your dr. if you have concerns.
Please keep in touch & let us know how you're doing. Join us in chats. We care about you! Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Hi Syliva & welcome!
Sheri Ann
strange, My new Therapist also increased my dosage yesterday from 10 to 20mg. He said the same exact thing that 10mg is too low a dose and if I want to start feeling better I need to increase to 20mg.
Not sure if that makes you feel better about changing but it sounds like your dt. is making the same suggestion which seems like the right thing to do.
I have not filled the new prescription, I will by the end of the week. Since I have only been on the meds 2 weeks I'm not sure what the increased dosage will do for me but at this point in my life I just want to feel better.
Let me know how it goes for you.
Take Care,
CC
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