I would always listen to your doctor. If you don't feel comfortable ramping up the Lexapro, perhaps you could talk about a change in meds or the addition of another med. You have to let your doctor know how you feel.
Thanks. My depression is back. It was gone when he upped my lamictal to 400 mg. Now, I am not feeling the good effects. Lasted about 2 weeks. At my last visit, I could also up the Lexapro to 40, but I was feeling good. Now, I think I am going to start on 40 tomorrow. I see him again on the 24th. I am so frustrated! This whole journey has lasted over 3 years...try a drug...works for a while, then poops,, etc, etc, I wish I could find one that would work completely and for good. BTW I called my pharmacist about the dosage. He said 20 is usually the dose, but he has filled scripts for 40 and sometimes 60.
So I start on the 40 mg. tomorrow. I am glad that I see my pdoc next week as I am feeling like we are running out of options, however, he thinks I am being negative and have other options left.
I took lexapro when I was young the doc gave me 30 mg when i was 15.He was a quack i think,i hated it..40 is a awfully high dose...........if you live in a medical marijuana state i highly suggest you check into it.....Lexapro is a dangerish drug please do a little research...Cannabis is safe and for medical use in current states.
Hi. I started on the Lexapro 40 mg and feel so tired and foggy. I go see him next week and am going to discuss. I have researched the drug and haven't found much on 40 mg. Every site seems to indicated that 20 is the usual dose.
Felt great, better than I ever have, now a strange dr wants me to taper down to 20. Now I'm depressed, no energy, heart does not feel happy.
Try Hydroxyzine 20 mg. Fast response no grogginess