Posted by DMark on July 8, 2004, at 15:02:57
In reply to Need advice!! Are High doses of Lexapro Safe?, posted by BRC on July 8, 2004, at 14:54:54
I must say that 60mg sounds pretty high. I started on 10 and eventually went to 20 (which is the normal dose i'm told) then back to 10. I understand your concern about the withdrawal. I am going thru it right now and it hasn't been pleasant. Even by slowly reducing my dose, I am getting withdrawal symptoms that are just crazy. I don't want to scare anyone but I have never experienced withdrawal as such and i've been on dozens of meds. I think doctors need to know more about the effects of these meds before prescribing them in such high doses. I know its trial and error for everyone but the potential for bad reations is always there. I hope everything goes well for you. Don't be afraid to get a 2nd opinion either. Some doctors have more knowledge when it comes to antidepressants.
DMark
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