I started taking 2.5mg of Lexapro 3 weeks ago. Everything was fine, I didn't have any panic attacks (which was great). And then my doctor wanted me to go up to 5mgs. So I've been on that for a week. I haven't had any anxiety BUT its making me really, really tired! I can barley get up in the morning and I could fall asleep pretty much at any point of the day. Its coming in the way of my work. Plus I have no appetite and stomach feels weird. So my doctor told me to go down to 2.5mg. My question is: Is there anyone who is on only 2.5mg and it works for them? My issue is anxiety/panic attacks.
Let me know...
Thanks!
2007-06-14 15:36:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
If it's working for you at 2.5 mg, then it's not too low. Everybody is different; there are "average" doses of medications, but they ARE average, and not very individualized. Take what works for you and what your doctor says.
2007-06-14 15:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no such thing as 'too low' if it's working for you. I actually never heard of anyone being on a dose that low before though and I thought most everyone started at 10mg (I take 30mg). Luckily, I don't have any side effects from the Lexapro other than slight loss of appetite. I was tired for the first few weeks though. I think you're lucky that such a low dose works for you!!
2007-06-17 06:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Pico 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was on 2.5mg for along time then my doctor put me on 5 then 7.5 but then i got off of it cause it really messed me up! i don't know if it was the large dose or just the med in general.
2.5 is a very normal dose for that med but i wold say 'be careful' on it at all!
2007-06-14 15:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by Star 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋