I am not on it, but I know someone who is on it and they take 10 mgs a day. When they were extra depressed and anxious, they took 20 mgs for a short time, then back to 10 mgs daily. So, I am assuming that you would feel more at 20 mgs.

It could possibly just take a few more days or a week for the mild side effects to go away. If it bothers you too much though, I wouldn't hesitate to call your psychiatrist and leave a voicemail and ask them what you should do about the dosage.

Did you feel okay (no side effects) on the 10 mgs?

Yea no sides at 10. I was on it for 10 plus yrs i stopped in the fall switched to wellbutrin that didnt really help my ocd thoughts so i was just taking my buspirone alone. Now alas the world fear had sent me into a spiral and i was put back on lexapro along with .5mg of klonopin with my buspirone

Did you feel any better on the 10 mgs Lexapro? I know it was only 2 weeks, but did you feel any better on just the 10 mgs? Something to let your psychiatrist know.

I know it's hard... I hate trying new meds too! It's tough! Hang in there and I hope they figure out the right combination for you.

I broke the ten into 5 so i am gonna try 15 for a few days then 20

Hi @Trudy1021,

I've been prescribed Lexapro but have NOT been able to get myself to try it. I have a great fear of side effects and some kind of new medical problem that it may cause. But the thing of it is, it would probably get rid of that fear or at least calm it down to a tolerable level so I can relax and maybe get some things done around the house that I've been meaning to do.

My question is what effects or problems did you have on 10 mg of Lexapro? I'm thinking of cutting the tablet in half and starting on 5 mg a day to lessen side effects and let it build up gradually. I don't know if that's a good strategy or not, but that's probably the only way I'll be able to get myself to try it for my Anxiety & Depression.

What do you all think? I'd be interested in your experiences too.

Thanks,
goldsky

No side effects at 10 for me at all

I use to take that pill. was not working at all, Dr. prescribe me with kolapin .5 mg and I take it one In morning and 1 at night. so far so good, been on it for about 2 years

Oh, thank you Trudy1021, that makes me feel better about trying it. Of course, I know everyone is different in the side effects severity levels.

But, this is far from over and I can't see myself living like this for some time to come. So much to think about, but at least I have plenty of time to do so :D

Be Well,
goldsky

I does work but damn it takes weeks to start like 6-8 max for some

I know I am on Celexa and the doctor, years ago, put me on Lexapro to see how it would work. Supposedly it's supposed to have less side effects than celexa but work in a similar way. It had the opposite effect on me. I felt like I had been hit by a truck. My whole body hurt and I felt so sick. It seemed to help me feel better mentally though. I had to go off of it and go back to celesta.

I mean celexa

I didnt know they were similar