Posted by blkvettes on June 4, 2003, at 20:38:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro Update - Please comment » cswife, posted by Kathii on June 4, 2003, at 19:46:13
> Shame on your gp for not referring your husband to a psychiatrist in the first place.
> {{getting off soapbox}}
> Two weeks is not enough time to see how any med will work for a person -- I wouldn't be surprised if the pdoc decided to try him on it again, and give it more time.
> The most important thing you can do is be supportive - it is very difficult the first time a person goes to the pdoc, I cancelled 3 appointments before I was able to go in and get my first Rx.
Hi there, your right in what you say!!! But for some reason people take shame in going to see a pdoc and a lot of people dont have the insurance coverage. But it is always better to see someone in the mental health field. I have had 4 pdocs in 7 months because I did not feel they were very smart!!!! They did not know answers to simple questions that I had researched, that were basic and easily answered. My opinion the man should have cut his dose in half until he reached a comfort level and then moved back up when he was ready. For a 1st time user of meds they should be given the lowest dose possible and moved up slowly. MY OPINION!!!!!! The side effects would be minimal and they would not be scared off!!!! Why suffer the side effects if you dont have to. Your still going to get the same relief from the symptoms at about the same time. Someone who has been on meds thats a different story they know what to expect and can deal with what will happen. I AGREE WITH WHAT YOU SAY kATHII !!!! IM NOT ATTACKING YOU IN ANY WAY!!! IM ATTACKING THE SYSTEM!!!!!!!!! TAKE CARE!!!!
WAYNE
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