I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro with another small white regular CVS brand Tylenol. I am not prescribed this medication nor do I need it at this time in my life - although I do suffer from some anxiety, there's no depression as of yet. After I took this pill about 9 hours ago I have been anxious and uncomfortable. I have not been able to sleep and my mood has been all over the place. When will this medication be out of my system? It was stupid to not look at the pills before I downed them, but I think they were put into the bottle by someone else who got them mixed up in our medicine basket. How long until I can feel my normal self again?
I accidentally took a 5 mg Lexapro?
Question posted by CuriousGirl22 on 26 July 2016
Last updated on 26 July 2016 by manager5
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manager5
26 July 2016
Hi Curiousgirl22,
Whenever you mistakenly take any drug immediately call your local pharmacist and they can answer your questions about the drug and its interaction with whatever you have taken. They can advise you about what to do next for your safety. You stated that you have had trouble sleeping, you are anxious and feeling down. These emotions are classically associated with anxiety and depression. Please consult you doctor about what you need to take. Recognizing when you may need help is key to good health... Manager 5
cherrrub
26 July 2016
5mg is a therapeutic dose so you should feel back to normal within 24-48 hours. I'm assuming you are not under the age of 18?
CuriousGirl22
26 July 2016
No I am not. That's good to know, I've been having trouble sleeping and have been restless, anxious and feeling a bit down so I'm not sure what's therapeutic about it in a sense but maybe because I was not prescribed this medication.
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