Posted by TomV on January 25, 2005, at 13:32:22
I'm starting Lexapro tomorrow and I believe in the start low, go slow method of dosing. My PDoc said I should start at 2.5 mg for 1 week, 5mg for 2nd week, and on to 10 mg if needed, depending on how the med was working and side effects.
I'm wondering though...perhaps the "start low, go slow" method is not the best method for all meds, particularly Lexapro? I know that Lex has a lot of start up side effects, and I've quit a few meds before I got to the standard dose or quit right when I got to the standard dose because of side effects. Maybe I should move a little quicker on Lex? It seems that most people get relief after 4-6 weeks, after going through a lot of misery. I can imagine myself sitting there at 5mg, fighting the start up effects, and then giving up 3, 4 or 5 weeks into the trial because I never got to the therapeutic level.
Anyway, does anyone think I should move a little quicker than the recommended Pdoc schedule? She gave me the leeway to increase as fast as I can handle it.
Tom
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