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Posted by brynb on October 11, 2012, at 15:27:24
I'm reading (here and other places) that 10 mg is the therapeutic dose for Lexapro, and that 20 mg doesn't do much else other than worsen side effects.
It's been my consistent AD for years, and I don't know anymore if I'm having side effects or just symptoms of depression. I'm extremely lethargic. Would it be beneficial to lower my dose from 20 to 10 mg? I'm also on lithium and just started Lamictal.
Any input is much appreciated!
Posted by phillipa on October 11, 2012, at 17:02:47
In reply to Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by brynb on October 11, 2012, at 15:27:24
I don't know having same issues here. Do I or don't I or do I raise the dose. What does your doc think? Other than being lethargic any other symptoms. Meaning are you stable? Phillipa
Posted by brynb on October 11, 2012, at 17:59:55
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » brynb, posted by phillipa on October 11, 2012, at 17:02:47
> I don't know having same issues here. Do I or don't I or do I raise the dose. What does your doc think? Other than being lethargic any other symptoms. Meaning are you stable? Phillipa
Hi Phillipa-
My pdoc wants me to stay at 20 mg. I'm stable, and don't think I'm having any side effects from Lex specifically, but I've been on it for so long, so it's hard to tell what's a side effect and what's just symptoms/other issues. Lethargy is the big one right now. I just don't know...
I've heard of several people going up to 40 mg, but I don't see any benefit in that.
-b
Posted by bennybenzo on October 12, 2012, at 6:04:51
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » phillipa, posted by brynb on October 11, 2012, at 17:59:55
I came down from 20mg to 10mg to because of sexual side effects an constipation. I still have constipation an its doing my head in. I live in fear of another torn *rs* fisher. I even drink virgin olive oil to help but it worries me, do you have this problem, other than that 10mg no different to me than 20mg
Posted by phidippus on October 12, 2012, at 18:23:22
In reply to Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by brynb on October 11, 2012, at 15:27:24
Lamictal + Lithium should help wwith depression. Stop the Lexapro and see how it feels off it.
Eric
Posted by bennybenzo on October 13, 2012, at 12:41:40
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by bennybenzo on October 12, 2012, at 6:04:51
I think this constipation side effect, an sexual crap with lexapro is draging me down, i cant take meds for constipation has half my gut,s are missing or damaged with pancritis , kidney function not great, even bran gives me stomach ache.You carnt repair self medicating damage , whats done is done, but its the bitterest pill i will ever swallow.
Posted by phillipa on October 14, 2012, at 0:06:32
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by bennybenzo on October 13, 2012, at 12:41:40
Take 2-300mg of magnesium citrate the tabs from health food store. I have for years and end up kind of opposite but no constipation. Phillipa
Posted by bennybenzo on October 14, 2012, at 12:46:04
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » bennybenzo, posted by phillipa on October 14, 2012, at 0:06:32
I took a good swig out the virgin olive oil bottle last night. BIT OF BUM LUBE.
Posted by bennybenzo on October 14, 2012, at 13:03:09
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » bennybenzo, posted by phillipa on October 14, 2012, at 0:06:32
I can get drinks from gp for constipation, they work great but like health store meds the rip my guts to bits with the op,s, i had. Im on gut lineing meds for protection, any MED that makes constipation into free flow has got to effect your gut. Even simple Andrews liver salts famed for constipation releaf doubles me up. The LEXAPRO effects my guts, and at only 10mg is sh*t for anxierty , good for depression. But if the sexual side effects an the constipation dont abait im aborting the med, for what i dont no.
Posted by phidippus on October 14, 2012, at 19:00:16
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by bennybenzo on October 14, 2012, at 13:03:09
Like I said before...Just see how you do on the Lithium and Lamictal. I don't think dropping the Lexapro is going to impact your mood. How much Lamictal are you on?
Eric
Posted by phidippus on October 14, 2012, at 19:02:31
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by bennybenzo on October 14, 2012, at 12:46:04
I like to rub virgin olive oil all over my naked body and then play Twister. Alone.
Eric
Posted by brynb on October 14, 2012, at 19:40:49
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » bennybenzo, posted by phidippus on October 14, 2012, at 19:00:16
> Like I said before...Just see how you do on the Lithium and Lamictal. I don't think dropping the Lexapro is going to impact your mood. How much Lamictal are you on?
>
> EricHey Eric-
I just began Lamictal, so I'm only at 25 mg and titrating up. I thought that by lowering my Lexapro, it might help make me less tired.
I dunno!
Posted by phidippus on October 14, 2012, at 22:37:49
In reply to Re: Eric--Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » phidippus, posted by brynb on October 14, 2012, at 19:40:49
I don't know if lowering your Lexapro from a small 10 mg amount is going to help your fatigue. What else are you on?
Its not going to be the Lithium or the Lamictal-doses are too small.
Eric
Posted by bennybenzo on October 15, 2012, at 3:36:07
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » bennybenzo, posted by phillipa on October 14, 2012, at 0:06:32
phillipa i have a jar of 100mg magnesium citrate tabs i just found in my stash from old. it dont say anything about constipation .
Posted by phillipa on October 15, 2012, at 18:34:44
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by bennybenzo on October 15, 2012, at 3:36:07
Try it works. Phillipa
Posted by bennybenzo on October 16, 2012, at 5:46:16
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose... » bennybenzo, posted by phillipa on October 15, 2012, at 18:34:44
i tried it last night, there may be some releaf you could be right . i will keep on 200mg for now thanks phillipa.
Posted by brynb on October 16, 2012, at 11:36:29
In reply to Re: Thinking of lowering Lexapro dose..., posted by bennybenzo on October 14, 2012, at 13:03:09
Fortunately, constipation, etc. isn't part of my problem. Again, Lexapro has been my tried and true for years re: day to day depression and anxiety symptoms.
I'm not ready to abandon it; I was more curious if it seems that 10 mg COULD be as therapeutic as 20 mg, and if that change would help lift some of the fatigue I'm feeling. I'm also lithium and Lamictal.
Posted by bennybenzo on October 16, 2012, at 12:49:18
In reply to Um, think we went off on a tangent here..., posted by brynb on October 16, 2012, at 11:36:29
brynb, lexapro to me is more stimulating than sertraline i was on, i was always weary and acheing bones. But then again i dont take lithium, LEXAPRO is not hitting the spot yet for me , i am never more than %70 never will be, has most with clinical depression never are, but weary is not an issue
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