Posted by pelorojo on November 10, 2002, at 13:18:15
In reply to Re: NEED ADVICE: Celexa Augmentation or Switch ADs? » pelorojo, posted by Roman on November 8, 2002, at 23:05:24
> Thanks for all the info. Do you know off-hand what the maximum dose for Celexa is? I've read about 80 and 100 mg although the maximum suggested dose is 60 mg acccording to some sources.
>Generally the maximum dose is described as 60 mg but I've heard of as much as 100 mg. Your doctor should know -- they may need to do some sort of extra monitoring of you the higher your dose gets (true with some AD's, but maybe not Celexa - don't know)
> I am not severely depressed, but definitely not comfortable. Is there any chance that a lower dose would be more effective, or doesn't it work that way? Since I can tolerate it, should I assume that I'm better off at 60 than say 40 mg? I always thought the higher doses were more effective for depression, but side-effects at those doses tend to cause more trouble.
>There's a chance. Responses to AD's are highly individual and can often be counterintuitive. I'm taking Lexapro right now and I think 5 mg actually works better for me than 10. You really have to be sensitive to your feelings (hard to do when depressed) and, if you can, give each attempt at finding the right dose a "fair trial".
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