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Posted by Alain on February 10, 2004, at 14:00:36
Hi,Has anyone had any luck with uping the lexapro dose to 15 mgs. or 20 mgs. for depression and anxiety?
Posted by KathrynLex on February 10, 2004, at 14:04:16
In reply to Up Lexapro Dose, posted by Alain on February 10, 2004, at 14:00:36
Hi Alain,
I was still having mild panic attacks on 10 mg Lex. I'm in the process of increasing to 20 mg, but since taking 15 mg I haven't had any anxiety/panic attacks.
It's too soon to know if it has done anything for my depression, but I'm hoping for positive results. If you decide to increase, I recommend doing it slowly. Take 15 mg for two weeks before going to 20 mg. Good luck!
K.
Posted by Bill LL on February 10, 2004, at 16:32:14
In reply to Up Lexapro Dose, posted by Alain on February 10, 2004, at 14:00:36
Definitely. I take 20 mg. The 10 mg is only a starting dose. The average dose of Lexapro is not yet known because it has only been out for a little over a year. I think that by this time next year, we will have a much better idea.
Posted by Wildman on February 11, 2004, at 7:41:08
In reply to Re: Up Lexapro Dose, posted by Bill LL on February 10, 2004, at 16:32:14
> Definitely. I take 20 mg. The 10 mg is only a starting dose. The average dose of Lexapro is not yet known because it has only been out for a little over a year. I think that by this time next year, we will have a much better idea.
I just started with the 15 this morning. We'll see how it goes. I was only planning on doing the 15 for about 4 days and then taking the plunge to 20. Going from 5 to 10 was rough (it's a 100% increase) so I was hoping that 10 to 15 would be easier (only a 50% increase) and then 15 to 20 would be the easiest (33% increase).
Methinks I over-analyse this stuff a wee bit :)
Perhaps I should do the 15 for a week before jumping again. Anyone with experience in jumping from 10 to 20 in less than a week?
Posted by Bill LL on February 11, 2004, at 9:33:26
In reply to Re: Up Lexapro Dose, posted by Wildman on February 11, 2004, at 7:41:08
You can go from 10 to 20 right away. If after being on 20 for a while and you think that you only need 15, you can then try 15.
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