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Posted by BRC on May 4, 2004, at 10:39:36
I have been taking 20mg of Lexapro for over a year now for anxiety, depression, and ocd, but I believe it is losing its effectiveness. I have tried all of the other SSRI's and modified SSRI's including Effexor etc., and I really want to try Lexapro further before giving up (tired of swithcing meds).
From what I have read I believe the max dose for Lexapro is 20mg. However, I have read post and articles of people who take 30mg of Lex. I do not experience any side effects at the current dose.
So, would it be ok to try a 30mg dose before giving up on the med? And if I did increase the dose to 30mg how long would it take to notice a difference? Of course I will discuss this with my pdoc, but I just wanted another opinion. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds.
Posted by Mariposa on May 5, 2004, at 16:54:46
In reply to Is it ok to take more than 20mg of Lexapro?, posted by BRC on May 4, 2004, at 10:39:36
I am currently at 30mg, as other several other regular posters. Did not haVe any problem going from 20 right to 30mg on pdoc's advice.~~~8|8
Posted by antitrust on May 7, 2004, at 13:32:54
In reply to Is it ok to take more than 20mg of Lexapro?, posted by BRC on May 4, 2004, at 10:39:36
My DH takes 20 mg Lex and I take 10 mg of Lex.
we have different doctors and mine says that she expects nothing more out of lex at 10mg for me and will not up the dose-however my DH doctor is willing to up it to 30 at his next visit.I am thinking it depends on the individual med doctor you are seeing personally
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