Posted by Ted Brosnan on November 16, 2004, at 16:41:41
In reply to Re: SCARED Pdoc wants to raise meds again, posted by Bill LL on November 16, 2004, at 16:33:20
Doesn't the Strattera make you way too anxious at that dose? what about sleep problems?
Thanks
> Don't hesitate to try the 80 mg. If I were you, I would definitely go up to about 120 mg of Celexa before considering a medication change.
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> If 120 mg doesn't work well, I would then either increase it more, or augment, or switch to a different drug such as Duloxetine (Cymbalta).
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> I personally take 30 mg Lexapro and 120 mg (60 mg morning and 60 mg evening) of Strattera. Lexapro hits serotonin and although Strattera is not an "antidepressant", it hits norepinephrine which helps me feel more calm and attentive.
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> My 30 mg Lexapro is the equivalent of probably about 90 to 120 mg of Celexa.
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