Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 321817

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How much higher can I go on this Lexapro crap?

Posted by McPac on March 7, 2004, at 21:13:24

I started Lex at 5 mg's and have patiently increased it in 5 mg increments...I'm now at 25 mg (I've been at this dose for a few weeks). Each add'l 5 mg increase does help a bit more each time. But it just isn't as 'strong' (effective) as Zoloft was for me...100 mg of Zoloft was VERY effective for my dep/anxiety. Yet 25 mg of Lex just doesn't compare....how high can I go with this crap? Also, is there any way to know how many mg's of Lex would equal 100 mg of Zoloft? I'm sure that's not a good question, as they are 2 different drugs. Oh well, so far Lex seems like a 'weak' cousin of Zoloft. Laterrrrrr!!!!

 

Lexapro has been crap for me too.

Posted by Twuffy on March 8, 2004, at 0:04:42

In reply to How much higher can I go on this Lexapro crap?, posted by McPac on March 7, 2004, at 21:13:24

I have been on it for almost 3 months and feel worse than ever. Though I would never consider it, the suicidal thoughts have begun. I am in a deep dark hole. So I am going back on Wellbutrin, this time the XL and I can feel results already (2 days). As you all can see there are tons of posts about all the problems and mild claims of success. Well most of us would get some relief with time and no meds. I have seen nothing to say that Lexapro is helping significantly and certainly not for me. Just sharing my experience.

 

Re: How much higher can I go on this Lexapro crap?

Posted by Mariposa on March 8, 2004, at 20:17:23

In reply to How much higher can I go on this Lexapro crap?, posted by McPac on March 7, 2004, at 21:13:24

One person posted here that they were taking 100mg of Lex. Seen lots of other posts of people taking 30 and 40mg. I currently take 30mg. Each time I felt like it wasn't working my pdoc gave me an increase. Not sure how much Celexa=how much Lex. It's possible you are *resistant* to Lex and higher doses are needed, or Lex may not be for you at all.

Best of luck!~~~8|8

 

Re: How much higher can I go on this Lexapro crap?

Posted by Bill LL on March 9, 2004, at 9:38:19

In reply to How much higher can I go on this Lexapro crap?, posted by McPac on March 7, 2004, at 21:13:24

I take 30 mg Lexapro along with 150 mg Wellbutrin XL. The Lexapro alone virtually eliminated my depression, but the Wellbutrin helps with concentration and makes me less tired.


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