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Increase in Dosage - Escitalopram

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richardpg90
richardpg90

Hello and thank you to everyone.  I have been on 10 mg escitalopram for 4 months.  I went through a horrendous side effect period for one month when I started back in June, 2017 but the medicine then worked well.  I started to feel normal again.  In the past month or so, I have felt low again and the suggestion from the doctor is increase to 15 mg.  I cannot stomach the possibility of experiencing the same side effects as when i originally started.  Can anyone please offer some suggestions or comments for those who have increased their dosage and what they experienced.  I would be most grateful. Thank you and God bless all of us and we slowly try to get better together.  

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  • gina01020
    gina01020 richardpg90

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    Hi Richard,

    I'm not sure I have any advice as I'm struggling on this drug too.

    Had terrible side effects for 3 months and then felt better but not great.. it stopped the anxiety but my head feels dizzy and I can't remember things..like did I take my tablet ??.. I'm on 10 mg too. I was suppose to start at 20 mg and so glad I decided to try half that first.. I tried cutting it down a bit to help with the dizziness but then got anxiety back again so am back on 10 mg .. have been on it about 9 months now and the last 2-3 weeks have been having trouble with my stomach. Constipation has been an ongoing problem but it suddenly changed and my stomach is burning and feels off..I go for a CAT scan on it Tuesday to see if anything shows up but I'm sure it's the drug...I had a similar problem several years ago with Aropax ..had to change then and every thing settled down .

    I've stuck with this drug as it is suppose to have the least amount of side effects..weight gain is one I get from others. Was really hoping this one would work but am doubtful now..also, the thought of going through another round of side effects is too much to bear.

    I can only suggest that you in crease very slowly if you do..I chip bits off my tablet when I cut back to try and avoid side effects and have done the same to increase it. Try I few mg at a time for at least a week and then add another few mg..takes some skills with a knife but better than suffering lol.

    Thank you for posting...good to know we share thoughts.

    • richardpg90
      richardpg90 gina01020

      Posted

      Hello Gina. Thank you for your feedback. Today is the 1st day I cut a 5mg. tablet in half and took it with my standard 10mg. for a total of 12.5mg. I think 15 is too much for now. I will trust in God. Keep in touch. Thank you again.
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