I run into this issue more often than I should, and I'm never sure what to do. For one reason or another I can't remember if I've taken my daily dose of Lexapro...as soon as I'm convinced I took it I change my mind. The paperwork says not to double-dose, say, to make up for a skipped dose but is it worse to skip it entirely? Basically, if I can't remember taking it, should I take one now anyways? By the way, I am just seeking opinions, not binding medical advice. I realize Yahoo Answers is not a doctor.
2007-06-05 16:49:38 · 16 answers · asked by skydo 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I found it very helpful to get a weekly pill box that has a different box for each day of the week. You shouldn't double dose Lexapro. It won't hurt you, but you just shouldn't do it.
Go to your local pharmacy and get a weekly pill box. They are only a buck or two.
2007-06-05 16:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It really depends, what is your usual dose? I take the highest dose prescribed so it would be considered an overdose if I took more. However, if you are only 5 or 10 mg, it may not be a tragedy if you double dose.
But you said you've run into this problem before, so I'm assuming you have skipped it in the past? If so, and you were still able to function, I would say skipping a dose is the way to go. That way you don't have to worry about an accidental overdose.
I sometimes have this same problem too of not being able to remember whether or not I took my medicine, so what I do is I have one of those weekly pill cases (even though it's one pill a day) and I put it in there every week so that way I can go through and know whether or not I took it that day. You might try that, so you don't have to go through this all the time.
Best of luck!
2007-06-05 16:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by dancerhelen2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lexapro Dosing
2016-10-06 07:33:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never a good idea to double dose ANY medication. If you aren't sure if you took it or not, do not take another dose until it is time for your next one.
If you are having difficulty remember when you took your medication, you ought to get a pill container that is labeled with the days of the week and the times of your doses. Or simply write it down when you take it. It isn't good to miss doses, either.
2007-06-05 17:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by Masha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that I can answer this properly, since I also use Lexapro. I'm on 30mg. per day. The warning is not to exceed over 40mg. DON'T double up on it. It stays working for 24 hours. I've got a system to double check myself. Take your dose out of the bottle and have a special place for it. Keep a pencil and pad there. When you take it, write the date, and put a check mark next to it. You'll have a fail safe system. It's better to skip a dose, that take more.
2007-06-05 17:00:11 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis B 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would skip, trust me i do all the time. i don't take lexapro, but i take 2 antidepressants- and for some reason, my doctor chose to prescribe 2 antidepressants that are known to fatally react with each other. i have to be very careful not to take too much. there is a good chance that any other medications you are taking may react if you don't take a precise amount.
2007-06-06 13:06:02 · answer #6 · answered by The Original Southern Belle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH NO !!! Hun never double dose any medication over the counter or RX!
Take as directed ....If you miss a dose just take the one that is next!
2007-06-05 16:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not remeber taking it then you must not take it again! Wait until the next time to take it !! you must not double dose on any medicine!! If i forgot if i took it or not and i have that doubt then i wait to take it the next day for sure!! You need to start writing it down right when you take it, write down what time you took it and the date if you have too, this will help you remeber it !! Put you a paper on your Fridge were you can use it to write down evrytime you take your medicine and the time you took it, that way you can always go back and check your self when you forget !!! really, you got to write it down starting when you take it again when its time to take it !! Also it will help you if you stop and think while you are taking it, when time to take it, open your bottle and stop and think and say to yourself " I am taking My Lexapro Now! Then go write it down right away!!! Do nothing until you have wrote it down!!! Nothing ! so you don't forget !! Good luck to ya !!
2007-06-05 17:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by monkeymomma46 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT DOUBLE DOSE. To remember to take your pill buy a 7 day pill container and put one pill in each slot for each day of the week. If you didn't take your pill for the day you will know as it will still be in the pill compartment for that day.
2007-06-05 16:53:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NEVER DOUBLE DOSE .Get one of those pill cases that have the day of the week in little boxes fill every week then you will know if you toke it or not.
2007-06-05 16:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by freddy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋