Lexapro dosing information

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Avatar n tn When I started using 2u Lantus in morning, 2 weeks ago, I'd go low in the late afternoon/early evening, and then my morning sugars would be elevated ... 140s, 150s. So I split the dose: I'm now using 1.5u Lantus AM & 1u Lantus PM. It definitely works better than 2u QD, and I've checked the middle of the night - not a problem. The drug sheet for Lantus doesn't mention BID dosing, but my internet articles do. What are your thoughts, and is Levemir better for BID dosing?
Avatar m tn I've noticed a lot of exacerbated ADHD symptoms by taking SSRI medications. SSRI medicines are hard to manage when I have severe hyperactivity and inattentiveness with ADHD, yet the SSRI seems to help in other areas that I mentioned. I have spoken to my psychiatrist about this a couple times, and he told me to try and time the doses between Dexedrine and Lexapro so I don't have too much Lexapro before trying to study, and try not to have too much Dexedrine close to bed.
Avatar n tn t take it every day, but I do take it 5 out of the 7 days. I was on prozac for a year and then switched to 20mg of lexapro once a day. I want off the xanax and lexapro and know in order to do it right, you have to wean yourself off of it. What would the best way be to wean myself off of these medications so that I have the least side effects possible?
Avatar m tn Healthcare providers can adjust the dosage to meet the specific needs of each patient. Easy to Use: Lexapro is typically taken as a simple daily pill, making it convenient for users. Supportive Therapy: It can be a valuable component of a holistic treatment plan that may include therapy and lifestyle changes. Things to Care About When Using Lexapro: GET INSTANT OFFER https://buylexaproonlinepharmacy.weebly.
Avatar m tn It is extremely important for you to work closely with your provider in optimizing your pain management. Opioid treatment regimens are very complicated, especially with dosing conversion and extended release formulations. Opioid therapy conversion needs to be very conservative, because opioid overdose can lead to respiratory depression and may be fatal. Please follow-up with your provider in working out the best possible pain management for you. First of all: 1.
Avatar m tn is lexapro meant for anxiety cause my doctor give me it and is it good for sleeping?
Avatar m tn After 7 years of Lexapro it appears to have stopped working. My Dr. is switching me to Paxil. HAs anyone had this happen before.
Avatar f tn I suffer from chronic cluster headaches. It seemed that with pain management we finally obtained some control over the pain; however, this has taken a turn for the worst in the last 2 weeks. I also suffer from major cyclic depression. Right now my depression is totally out of control. I take Verapmil, Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Dilaudid and use a Fentany patch. I'm concerned something in my cocktail has tossed my depression off balance.
439522 tn?1214951189 Also been through Lexapro and then Celexa. I had no problem getting rid of Lexapro or Celexa. But I wish I could say the same for the vico- but I am living proof that you CAN withdraw c/t and that I did it while working every single day, not missing a day of work and coming home to a house with 4 children.
1569985 tn?1328247482 I have done that when mine was high and then gone back to regular dosing. I hope you find the problem quickly. Let us know what you find out if you feel it would be of help to others on this drug. BTW, I am doing better on 1/2 of a 25 mg. Atenolol at night and nothing thru the day. My heart rate is up a little and I am not used to that, so I'm feeling a little hyper. I am hoping it will level out and I will feel more energetic. My dizzy spells are also less.
Avatar f tn Hi...I am on lexapro 10mg for anxiety and have been on it for a year and a half and loving it!! and I've been on klonopin and xanax as needed..for a while....example...I would take .5mg klonopin one day then skip 2 days then .5mg xanax and skip 2 day then a klonopin .5mg... so over all I am on 3 pills a week...my concerns are dependancy,tolerance and addiction..and withdrawals.....any advice would be greatly appreciated...
1241508 tn?1313006082 ) without that information they might not know how to answer your question. Either way, I do hope that someone can provide you with a helpful answer. I think that you might have to elaborate though on what and where you are using it for. In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Avatar f tn Did they try to have you take it at a different time of day? Often on first dosing, a person will get more anxious, for example, before it starts to work. They can be very sedating at first, that's been my experience. Lexapro is known for causing nausea at first, so often it's suggested to be taken with meals.
396099 tn?1216254986 Do you think you got to hot? I have read that Lexapro can cause anxiety. Maybe you need to cut the Lexapro in half and gradually work up to your full dose. Hang in there.
408795 tn?1324935675 See the Package Insert of the specific HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor for information regarding dosing regimen and administration of the protease inhibitor in combination with PegIntron and ribavirin. Duration of Treatment – Treatment with PegIntron/REBETOL of Interferon Alpha-naïve Patients The treatment duration for patients with genotype 1 is 48 weeks.
433485 tn?1321813390 Hi., I am currently on 30 mg lexapro but having depression and anxiety again. My doc said I could ramp up to 40 but I have researched on internet and it sounds like even 30 is too high,. I trust my pdoc but am afraid. Has anyone here been on 40 mg lexapro?
Avatar f tn If you are on triple therapy for genotype 1 and undetectable then your doc is following AASLD protocol for anemia management Anemia developed among recipients of both PIs. Hemoglobin decreases below 10 g/dL (grade 2 toxicity) occurred in 49% of patients who received a BOC regimen compared to 29% of those who received the SOC regimen, whereas 9% had a hemoglobin decline of <8.5 g/dL (grade 3 toxicity).
Avatar n tn m wondering if there is anyone else out there who is dosing at 2.5 mg of lexapro and is seeing results or if this is just to low of a dose to expect any results? I am a 180 pound male. When she tried me on zoloft at 50mg by day 3 I couldn't sleep and I felt my skin crawling, I dropped down to 25 mg, but after about 2 weeks I was starting to feel frazzled again, so she took me off. This is why she started me low on the 2.5 mg of lexapro, she felt that maybe I would feel some effects.
Avatar n tn You're talking about Tamoxifen and Paxil used at the same time, yes? It has been proven that certain SSRI's which is what Paxil is do stop the benefits of tamoxifen. From Pharmacist's Letter's: July 2009, vol 25, no. 7 "You'll see new warnings not to combine tamoxifen with certain SSRIs..paroxetine, fluoxetine, and sertraline. .... Women have a higher risk of breast cancer recurrence if they take tamoxifen along with paroxetine, fluoxetine, or sertraline...
Avatar n tn I have just started Lexapro at 2.5mg and now up to 5mg alternating with 2.5mg every other day. I find myself very sleepy (spacey) and weak feeling some days. Wondering if this will go away?
Avatar f tn i have never taken lexapro but have taken many other antidepressants and some of them have raised my blood pressure. did this just start right after taking this med? if it did it's probably the lexapro. i agree with above post that you might adapt to this med but if your blood pressure continues to be high then you might want to think about another med. take care.
2102085 tn?1350866645 t know much about Lexapro and what the recommended dosing is other than that 10 mg seems to be the normal dose to take. I don't know how much higher you can go but it seems to me that you should investigate an increase or a change. Were you given anything such as Xanax or Klonopin to help you with the breakthrough anxiety and/or OCD irrational thoughts? As far as the birth control pills go, they are altering your hormones and may be playing a role in your increased anxiety.
Avatar f tn Your doctor is not very well informed. Lexapro takes about for to six weeks to work, and it does take time when you up the dosage. Usually modern dosing, to play it safe, is to go up by 5mg increments, 10mg for depression, 20 mg for anxiety.
Avatar n tn Does anyone have information regarding the mixing of these two drugs with alcohol... I understand that it is not good to mix drugs with alcohol, but I would like to know of experiences with mixing those two drugs, lexapro and Vicadin, alone.