Posted by Honore on December 10, 2006, at 19:37:57
In reply to Re: Worried about my mother (long)....., posted by maryhelen on December 9, 2006, at 22:15:02
maryhelen, it sounds as if your mother is being very well taken care of by you and your brothers and sisters.
The PDR is the "Physicians' Desk Reference," that oversized, red book you sometimes see in physicians' offices-- it has extensive, basic drug-related dosing, contraindication, and safety, effectiveness, etc information.
I looked around quickly online, and the information on most sites, including epocrates, which I think is a reliable site, as well as wikipedia (and others) agreed, so I feel safe in repeating it. It seems that older people (over 65) should probably be started at a low dose, but in any event, shouldn't be taking more than 10 mg/ day of lexapro (cipralex).
The usual dose is about 20mg/day. So it sounds like your mother shouldn't take more than she is now.
With any luck, your mother will respond soon.
It's very hard when a parent suffers and you can't help. I hope you remember that, and aren't hard on yourself for having a tough time.
I was thinking, too that maybe the doctor would have cancellations. You might possibly speak to the nurse of office manager about letting you know if that occurs.
Honore
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