Side effects of increasing Lexapro dosage?

Twiggygal

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Posted 10/7/2006 9:00 PM (GMT -7)

When your dosage is upped from 10 MGs to 20 MGs are there typically side effects because today I was so incredibly exhausted?

I could hardly stand without wanting to lay down, having hot flashes and I just felt dizzy and worried. I've been on the couch all day long just about. I took a shower but was so exhausted I had to lay on my bed afterwards.

Oi.

Perhaps it could have been the wine last night but I've never fight like this after a couple glasses of wine the next day.

Anyone? Please? lol

Getting anxious and worried thinking about all this....

Twiggygal~

tangerine bear

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Posted 10/7/2006 9:30 PM (GMT -7)

Hi Twiggy,
Nice talking with you in chat. I think the higher dose may take some time to adjust to. It could also be the wine, I can't drink too much with Lexapro. Doc said 1 to 1-1/2 glasses max. Take care and hope you feel better.
Bear

Twiggygal

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Posted 10/7/2006 9:55 PM (GMT -7)

Thanks bear... hope to see you around soon! smile

Twiggygal~

Howlyncat

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Posted 10/8/2006 3:08 AM (GMT -7)

I would rather think it was the wine hun
take care and feel better
Lyn

helpingme

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Posted 10/8/2006 6:30 AM (GMT -7)

my doctor also increased my dose from 10 to 20. i havent really had to many side effects. dry mouth for the first couple of days but that was about it. i have been on the 10mg for better than a year. that could have something to do with it. it did take 2 weeks for me to feel better with the increase. much luck to you.

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