Increase In Dosage
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I have been taking Lexapro for a month now and while my anxiety is less (but not totally gone ) I am suffering side effects like exhaustion, no energy and regular dizzy spells. My doctor has now increased my dosage from 10 mg to 20mg and I feel nervous that taking the increased dosage will increase the unwelcome side effects. Has anyone any experience with taking an increased dosage

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Thanks for taking the trouble to get back to me. After seeking advice from other medical people I know I went ahead and increased the dose 2 days ago and so far so good. The feeling of panic has diminished although has not totally gone. At the same time I stopped taking valerium as I read it can interfere with the drug so am not sure if it is the increased dosage or eliminating valerium or both but I am happy that I feel a bit better.

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Hi, I'm sorry that you're having such problems.

And yes, it can take 4 to 6 weeks for the side effects to taper off in severity, as your body adjusts to the medication and they will usually intensify whenever you raise the dosage.

Why did your doctor increase the dosage already?

You've really barely hit the point of it reaching its full level of effectiveness in the body to know how much it's going to help and some of your still existing anxiety may be due to the side effects and nervousness about taking a new medication.

Learn more Lexapro details here.

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