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Posted by carla on August 25, 2003, at 21:14:47
hi all, have been on lex for about 1 mth.. at first 1 was on 10 mg and could not handle it. so my doc put me back to 5mg.. i am going to start 7.5 mg tonight.. any one have any experience in increasing dosage slowly like this.. should i feel any new side effects.. doing pretty well on the 5mg. but know i eventually need to be on the 10 mg.. really would appreciate any feedback
Posted by Treb on August 25, 2003, at 21:33:26
In reply to increasing dose on lexapro, posted by carla on August 25, 2003, at 21:14:47
I'm on day 11 of 10 mg Lexapro and doing OK with it. I was previously on 75 mg of Effexor and that to me was like being shot out of a cannon - I just couldn't tolerate it nor wait around for things to get better. That being said, Lexapro is milder in comparison. I think gradually increasing is best in my not educated opinion!
I'm curious to see how it goes for you. Thanks, Treb
Posted by galkeepinon on August 26, 2003, at 1:02:51
In reply to increasing dose on lexapro, posted by carla on August 25, 2003, at 21:14:47
hi carla:-) I'm still on 10mg of Lexapro and on week 4 but I wish you the best:-)
Keep us posted.
PS~ May I ask what side effects caused you to go back down to 5mg?
.......just wondering......
> hi all, have been on lex for about 1 mth.. at first 1 was on 10 mg and could not handle it. so my doc put me back to 5mg.. i am going to start 7.5 mg tonight.. any one have any experience in increasing dosage slowly like this.. should i feel any new side effects.. doing pretty well on the 5mg. but know i eventually need to be on the 10 mg.. really would appreciate any feedback
Posted by galkeepinon on August 26, 2003, at 1:03:52
In reply to Re: increasing dose on lexapro, posted by Treb on August 25, 2003, at 21:33:26
Posted by Bill L on August 26, 2003, at 11:58:04
In reply to increasing dose on lexapro, posted by carla on August 25, 2003, at 21:14:47
It's a good idea to do it gradually.
Posted by Quixote on August 27, 2003, at 5:48:28
In reply to Re: increasing dose on lexapro, posted by Bill L on August 26, 2003, at 11:58:04
Has anyone had any ear-ringing on increased dose (20mg) of Lexapro?
thanx,
Quixote
Posted by Bill L on August 27, 2003, at 11:07:32
In reply to lexapro ear ringing, posted by Quixote on August 27, 2003, at 5:48:28
I have not heard of it. If it is in fact due to the increased dose, it will probably go away soon.
Posted by galkeepinon on August 27, 2003, at 12:15:43
In reply to lexapro ear ringing, posted by Quixote on August 27, 2003, at 5:48:28
Hi, I've had it in one ear a few times, but I'm on 10mg, not much-no biggie to me-doesn't bother me terribly.
> Has anyone had any ear-ringing on increased dose (20mg) of Lexapro?
>
> thanx,
> Quixote
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