Posted by sidney on May 23, 2003, at 20:32:07
In reply to Re: Lexapro and Nausea, posted by 2beornot2benuts on May 23, 2003, at 20:06:15
For anyone just starting Lexapro and experiencing uncomfortable side effects, I personally recommend trying the oral solution instead of the conventional pills.
The liquid solution tastes a bit like cough syrup and can be dispensed in subtherapuetic doses (aka "microdoses") of as little as 1 mg (or less) to start. As your body becomes accustomed to very small doses of the drug, you can gradually increase at your own pace.
I've taken a little more than a month to work my way up to 5 mg, with zero side effects. This is quite an achievement for me, because I have had to stop taking other ADs due to wicked side effects that made me unable to function at work. I am slowly working my way up to 10 mg of Lexapro.
Under my insurance, Lexapro in liquid form costs the same as in pill form. It does usually need to be special ordered though, so give the pharmacy adequate time to fill the prescription.
Hope that helps some folks!
> Hello again, I'm in the middle of a storm of sideffects (nausea,wicked headache,dizziness,crying uncontrollably,no appetite, and worst of all suicidal thoughts) my pdoc says, "wait it out, it should pass". I get the feeling he doesn't care, or take me seriously. Time to shop for a new pdoc, he's my 4th. Thanks for letting me vent, Happy Memorial Day Weekend To All...
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