Posted by Diane Hammond on June 19, 2007, at 11:15:12
In reply to Lexapro dosage, posted by lymom3 on June 13, 2007, at 11:21:32
I started by taking 10mg several years ago. After 6 months I noticed that it wasn't working as well. The doctor upped the dose to 20. I have been on 20 since then (about 4 years now). It absolutely kept me from getting to sleep easily. It seemed to interrupt the natural flow of melatonin. Rather than prescribe a sleeping drug, the doctor wisely told me to start taking Benadryl as needed. That makes me sleepy enough to get to sleep, then I had no problem staying asleep.
After taking Celexa for 2 weeks, I went back to Lexapro. It keeps me focused, in control and mellow (without feeling and acting like a zombie).
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