Posted by ayuda on January 22, 2003, at 21:10:41
In reply to Lexapro and Effexor xr , posted by LA on January 22, 2003, at 19:04:36
> Hi All,
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> Anyone have any thougths on the combination of effexor xr 225 and lexapro 10? In the 4 months that I have taken effexor xr I have worked my way up to 225 mg. This week I have added Lexapro 10 mg. I have started having pains in my hands and ankles. Does this sound familar to anyone?
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> I was thinking that I might just take the lexapro every other night instead of every night. After hearing about seritonin syndrom I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the amout of medication I am taking. My PD has never mentioned seritonin syndrom to me, but has said if this doesn't do it for me she will refer me to another doctor.
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>What is the issue that made your doctor add on the Lexapro? I was up to 225 mg Effexor XR, then tapered off it as I went onto Lexapro. I am fine on just the Lexapro 20mg. You might be taking way too much medication -- if the Effexor is working enough that you can afford to take the Lexapro every other day, then why are you taking the Lex, and if the Effexor isn't completely working, maybe you just need a change. Lexapro is great on its own.
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