Posted by DC on May 15, 2003, at 15:31:14
In reply to Re: Dosage on Lexapro, posted by blkvettes on May 15, 2003, at 13:49:33
> > > I've been on 10mg for about 6 weeks now. It seems to work better than Prozac (I was on and off for 10 years and developed a tolerance) but I was wondering if 20mg was the more standard dosage. I get the headaches and fatigue, but my mood is still a little depressive. Will the increased side-effects be worth it? Any suggestions?
> >
> > I am also curious of any suggestions regarding Lexapro.
> > I have started at 5mg, then 10mg and now 20mg for about
> > 3 weeks at the level of 20mg. My depressive state
> > seems to still be lingering around me. Being the
> > type that wants instant gratification (who doesn't LOL)
> > I am not sure how long I should wait. Some of my
> > family states they have noticed a "change" but I
> > don't see or really feel it. Also on 300mg of
> > Wellbutrin daily (150mg in the a.m. and 150mg in the
> > p.m.) Still get the "feelings" that if it wasn't
> > for my son I may not have "stuck around" anymore.
> > Just not sure where to turn????
>
>
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> Hi DC, how long you been taking it? People also said to me I was different before I felt it myself. By sticking around I hope that does not mean harming yourself. I to have felt that way!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!
> WAYNE
>
>I started the Lexapro about mid to late February.
It feels like it has been much longer, but I have
just relocated in January and know I changed my
appointment to a new doctor afterwards. As for
"sticking around" I have had "thoughts" but honestly
this is my theory: my grandmother is too old, my
brother too young, my mother too neurotic and my
son's father's side (father deceased) can't even
explain, so will stay for him. :-) I just don't
feel like there is that much of change in myself,
but guess others would notice more than I would
being I am extremely hard on myself to begin with.
poster:DC
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