Posted by Esmarelda on December 23, 2003, at 10:29:11
In reply to Upping my Lex dosage - nervous! » Esmarelda, posted by LynneDa on December 23, 2003, at 9:55:11
This was my experience. I took 10 mg for about 2 months and then had some twinges of anxiety/depression. I then upped the dose to 15 mg and stayed on that for about 3 1/2 months. Lately, with holidays and certain things going on, I felt the depression coming on again so I upped it to 20 mg and I am doing good now. I did not have terrible side effects to start with. The only thing I noticed when upping the doses was a little diarrhea the second time and maybe a few headaches this time. Nothing serious. They may not have even been from the Lexapro. It took me a good 5 weeks before I felt any improvement from the lex and a good 8 weeks before I really felt good. Maybe give it another week or two and if you don't feel better then consider a higher dose. I don't think I would jump from 10 - 20mg, but gradually increase. Go to 15mg, if that works -- great. If not, go on up to 20 mg.
Good luck and Merry Christmas!
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