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Post by twoboyzmom on Mar 4, 2016 15:46:44 GMT
So I've been on it one month at 5mg. I honestly feel no differnet, other than more tired. And still have to take a sleep aid tho! Not sure what I "should" feel tho? And sadly the libido thing...well that sucks totally  I do have a call in to my dr today...but wondering, if I'm already feeling more tired (and just getting over a 4 day headache, but I've had them before ) Is increasing the dose a smart idea? Thanks |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Mar 4, 2016 16:07:48 GMT
not sure... I think when it was first prescribed to me, the psychiatrist started me at a higher dose (20 mg) and then moved it down to see if a lower dose would still give the same effects. I never got tired like that, though... perhaps the tiredness is still a symptom of your issues? (I can't remember if you're taking it for anxiety or depression)
The libido thing does suck, I agree.
There's a lot of different kinds of medications out there, though-- I'd ask the doctor about either upping the dose for a few weeks, or trying something different. maybe??
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Post by Mystie on Mar 4, 2016 16:07:57 GMT
I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on the Internet, but I have been on and off the antidepressant merry-go-round for many years. I would suggest trying a different med. I have tried some that had no effect, and some that really helped, sometimes it's just a process to find out which does what with your brain.
You've had a physical, yes? to rule out things like Vitamin D deficiency and other things that could be contributing to your tiredness?
Hang in there, this could be a process of trial and error. And that's okay. And the libido thing...yes, that is an ongoing problem. But if you can take care of your tiredness, that could help a little. Keep holding hands and snuggling in bed, stay in physical touch with your partner. You may not feel like you need that physical comfort, but you do!
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Post by twoboyzmom on Mar 4, 2016 16:10:02 GMT
Thanks. It's for both, mood and some anxiety. I've had a complete exam and blood work, all that was good.
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Post by chitchatgirl on Mar 4, 2016 16:39:39 GMT
If you end up staying on it, take it at night a little while before bed. I had to do this because it made me a walking zombie if I took it during the day.
Also, 5 mg is a pretty low dose. I don't know how long you've been on it, but you should expect 6-8 weeks for the full effect to kick in. And yes, the libido thing sucks. However, given the choice between me flying around on a broomstick with crazed moods or the libido, hubs and I agreed the meds are better for me.
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Post by jenjie on Mar 4, 2016 16:50:15 GMT
I'm on 10 mg. It is helpful to me. As others have said, I was told not to expect it to take effect for several weeks. Call your doctor and let him know you're not feeling any different on the 5 mg. He may want increase your dosage or switch to something else.
Before we tried Lexapro I wanted to try a higher dose of Xanax "as needed" because I didn't want to be on a daily med. He agreed to let me try. But I could tell with my first dose, it made me more tired but did not relieve my symptoms. So I called and he gave me a script for the 10 mg Lexapro. For my needs I also have a low dose xanax as needed. I used it the first week or so but haven't really needed it since then, other than helping me go back to sleep if I need it. I don't like to do that too often though.
ETA I also take the Lexapro at bedtime. Sorry can't help with the libido issue.
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Post by twoboyzmom on Mar 4, 2016 16:55:47 GMT
I do take it before bed. And it's been 4 weeks.
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