I think I would ask your doctor about the dose. I'm sure he has a reason for starting you on that much. It's easy to get anxious when others say that they think you are on the wrong medication or that they think the dosage is wrong. But, your doctor knows you better than we do here. Don't ever be afraid to question your doctor if you think there is a problem. Take a deep breath and relax. I'm sure the people in the anxiety group mean well and are concerned. How long have you been taking the Lexapro and how does it make you feel? Is it helping? Do you feel any side effects? Again, I think you should call your doctor. He's the best one to judge if you are on the right dose. Let us know what he says and how you are doing!!!

hugs,
Charlene

Hi Beuler,

Great advice Char!!

Beuler, we are all very different when it comes to dosage. For example I was on a high dose of Effexor XR for 2 years. I was taking 450 mg a day. My daughter also took Effoxor XR but her dosage was 75 mg a day. At one point I was taking 2 different types also to get the required effect. It is not unusual for some people to be taking 3 types. I would make a list of anything that you are concerned about regarding your dosage and also the questions that Char asked above ..make an appointment to see your doctor.

Usually when you first start taking medicine of this nature they start you off at a low dosage and then according to how you feel - the dosage is usually uped till you get to a level that works for you. Also if you have just started taking it.. it usually takes about 5-6 weeks before you realize and benefits as it takes time to build up in your system.

Hang in there and let us know how you are doing!

Hugs,
J. :)

Hi Joe

Charlene and Julie are spot on....I would only repeat
what they have advised.

Once you see your doctor and get it confirmed that you
are on the "appropriate" doze for "you" ~ it will make
you less anxious.

Hope everything turns out to be ok and they help you in
there own time.

Hugs Angel xxxx

I totally aagree with the others. U should talk to your dr about the dosage. I don't mean to worry you,I was on Lexapro but i couldn't take it, cause it caused me to have nightmares,sweat,and nausa. But the best thing u can do is talk to your dr.

That's the thing about all these different meds. What works for one, may not work for another. It's it great that there are so many different choices out there to try! If one doesn't work, we can try another till we find the right med for us. It can't be said enough to go to your doctor with any concerns. It's best not to listen to what others say about different meds. We all have different reactions to different meds and doses. Well, it's good to listen, but listen not with fear and anxiety, but with your mind open and know that everyone is doing their best to help you. You doctor is always your best bet when you have questions and concerns. Please keep us informed on how you're doing.

hugs,
Charlene

Part of our disorder is to be on high-alert looking for reassurance. I know with Xanax that the dose can be anywhere from 2-10mg per day. I assume Lexapro is the same. Everyone's body metabolizes and needs differing amounts of the same drug.

Trust. Even though they don't always really know how it feels for us they do understand what the drug's purpose is and how the body works.

My husband recently mentioned to me that he can't imagine that our weight doesn't have anything to do with how much we each need.

What I meant about Lexapro being the same is that it probably has a wide range of dosages depending on many factors...your doctor knows that we don't.

I started back on Xanax December 1st. It has taken 18 days for me not to worry about the "drugged", "weird" feeling I was having just being on the medicine. For me there's this weird time where I start to get better but my brain is so used to being afraid that I am afraid to get better because then I will be out "there" where I am afraid. :D

Good Luck!

Thank you all so much for your replies. I was reading more on lexapro how in trial clinics they gave up to 600mg with 3 overdoses and no side effects and another with 6000mg . www.healthyplace.com a really good site. no i wont take 6000mg ...that would cost like $9000 lol. I go to a doc today to check on my buzzing insides again..cant get rid of it. Anyways , thanks all . I appreciate it! Joe

You are more than welcome Joe! That's what we are here for. Doesn't sound like you are any where near that 600mg!!! Aren't you glad! Have a very Blessed Christmas my friend!!

hugs,
Charlene

Just got back from my family doc, she says my heart sounds great , and she is comfy with 30-40mg....she said if the pro wants u on 60 then try it....Guess i wont die! Thanks again. Joe

GREAT NEWS Joe :)

You're gonna do JUST FABULOUS !

It's 1 thing to take advice on things you can do to feel better on this support site, but listening to others tell horror stories about meds or looking up side effects on the internet I don't recommend. Those of us with anxiety don't need to worry anymore than we already do... LOL So, looking for things to worry about isn't going to make you feel any better :):) Stay away from negatives people, I can't stress that enough.

Hi Joe, I'm glad that you are now feeling better about your dosage. With these type of meds there is usually a threshold when they actually release more benefits. With what I was taking it was at 225 mg and then again at 400 mg. Like I said I was at 450 mg a day and I'm always surprised when prople who are taking 150 think that they are on too high a dosage. Your doctors will know what is best for you!! So like LeAnne says, stay away from the negative people and stay away from the people who think they know everything about meds, especially those who have had no need to ever use them.

Anyways, glad you are feeling better about it.

J. :)

Hey Joe, I switched from Celexa to lexapro. It has been about three weeks now @ 10 mg.s I have noticed that some anticipatory anxiety is coming back along with some avoidance behavior. I do have more energy and motivation with lexapro which is great, but not if this nervousness continues. I do sleep well however and laugh again. I'm not sure if I should up my dose or go back to celexa. I had no nervousness or panic with celexa, just a lazy sedated feeling. I wasn't getting anything done or going anywhere. I wish there were something in the middle lol. I see my doc next week, perhaps I'll ask for more lexapro, Ugg, I can't decide lol.
"Best Wishes Joe"

Hi, It sure shows you how everyone is different. I tried Celexa twice and both times I had Horrible reactions to it... I stuck with it the first time for 5 weeks.. the second time for 3 months.. but it was just as though I lost those weeks from my life and yet it works great for others.

J.