Posted by g_g_g_unit on December 16, 2011, at 5:52:27
In reply to Re: increased lexapro, akathisia ensues » g_g_g_unit, posted by Phidippus on December 13, 2011, at 17:45:22
> It can be short lived with each dosage increase. In fact, the more you move up, the less likely you are to experience it.I wish I'd known that when first starting SSRIs. Even my current psychiatrist - who comes highly-regarded - seemed unaware when I said that I'd been told (by my good friend Phiddipus) that it may pass.
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> This pattern of SSRI induced akathisia occured when I started Luvox. Every 100 mg I increased I had an episode of akathisia that lasted a couple of weeks, then dissipated.Have you ever experienced Parkinsonian-like movements - toe-curling, muscle-rigidity etc.?
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> Have you considered propanalol?No, the valium's doing an okay enough job of keeping it in check.
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