Posted by blkvettes on May 15, 2003, at 13:49:33
In reply to Re: Dosage on Lexapro » Lexi, posted by DC on May 15, 2003, at 13:21:08
> > I've been on 10mg for about 6 weeks now. It seems to work better than Prozac (I was on and off for 10 years and developed a tolerance) but I was wondering if 20mg was the more standard dosage. I get the headaches and fatigue, but my mood is still a little depressive. Will the increased side-effects be worth it? Any suggestions?
>
> I am also curious of any suggestions regarding Lexapro.
> I have started at 5mg, then 10mg and now 20mg for about
> 3 weeks at the level of 20mg. My depressive state
> seems to still be lingering around me. Being the
> type that wants instant gratification (who doesn't LOL)
> I am not sure how long I should wait. Some of my
> family states they have noticed a "change" but I
> don't see or really feel it. Also on 300mg of
> Wellbutrin daily (150mg in the a.m. and 150mg in the
> p.m.) Still get the "feelings" that if it wasn't
> for my son I may not have "stuck around" anymore.
> Just not sure where to turn????Hi DC, how long you been taking it? People also said to me I was different before I felt it myself. By sticking around I hope that does not mean harming yourself. I to have felt that way!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!
WAYNE
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