Posted by Okpolosi on May 21, 2003, at 19:53:22
In reply to Re: 6 weeks on Lexapro, posted by Bess on May 20, 2003, at 22:06:04
> Thanks for sharing your experiences. The SE are basically tolerable (not exactly pleasant!) but not worth going through if I don't feel like there will be a good outcome. Like so many have said, if it weren't for the encouraging words on this board I would have given up on Lex much earlier. I'll stay with it for a couple more weeks. Seems my dosage is quite high compared to others. Is dosage based on size (height and weight?)
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> BessFrom what I have read on this subject I would have to say NO. "Recommended" dosage is 10mg, and studies have not shown a significant benefit in 20mg over 10mg. I read a bunch on this subject because I was curious if I should try 15 or 20mg to increase my "benefits" from taking Lex. My DR refused to go along with it and said if 10mg wasn't working I should probably try a different med. Have been on Lex around 5 mos.
There is a lot of material out there if you have the time or inclination.....I just did searches on Lexapro, side effects, recom. dosages, etc.
Hope this is of some help to you, and best of luck!
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