Posted by Rambler on April 24, 2011, at 18:22:17
In reply to Re: Lexapro withdrawal and starting Remeron, posted by Phillipa on April 24, 2011, at 11:16:42
> I'm also on low dose lexapro 2.5mg with starting dose of luvox 50mg and benzos. Cutting down on the luvox been on too many years as well as benzos. Hey at what dose did lexapro work for you both as years ago couldn't tolerated the side effects and now feel nothing. Can't figure it out? Thanks Phillipa
I found that I had to take 20mg for Lexapro to help with both major depressive disorder and severe anxiety. At one stage during my poop out my pdoc put me up to 30mg but that didn't help either. People taking 40mg is also heard of.
I would check with your pdoc but 2.5mg might not be enough. From my readings over the years, most people need at least 10mg to lift depression and 15 or 20mg for the anxiety busting effects of the medication to start working.
I've had sweating and weight gain as my main side effects of Lexapro but have put up with them as Lexapro worked great in the past and allowed me to live my life.
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