I have been struggling on and off with
depression and anxiety and panic attacks
for months now. My doctor gave me some
samples of lexapro to try, 10mg. I
started off taking 1/2 of the pill. I am
into day 2 and already feeling so so much
better! My question is, should I keep
taking just half or should I take the
whole thing? Does anyone just take 5 mg?
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Stu
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Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 39 Location: United Kingdom
Lexapro 5mg Posted: 08-29-06 03:14am
I am going to base my advice on the fact
that lexapro (us name) is the same as
cipralex (european name) which I believe
it is.
The recommended dosage for people who have
suffered panic attacks is to start at one
5mg per day for the first week and then
increase to one 10mg per day in the second
week. This is because these tablets can
initially cause an increase in anxiety if
you start on too high a dosage.
This gradual increasing of dosage is what
I have done and I have suffered no side
effects of any note. I took the 5mg
half-tablets for the first week and then
upped my dosage to the 10mg. I am have
been on the 10mg tablets for 15 days now
and am doing well. I take my tablet in
the morning about 30mins after breakfast
(it's good to take these tablets with food
to minimise any stomach upset). But you
should follow your doctor's advice on when
to take them. If he told you to take
them before bed then stick with that.
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