My normal dose is 25mg Lexapro in the am, but I accidentally took an extra 20mg after dinner (had pill organizer upside down, don't ask!)- what should I expect? And should I take the usual or lower dose tomorrow morning?
I accidentally took extra dose of Lexapro after dinner- should it be OK?
Question posted by Donelle29 on 22 Jan 2019
Last updated on 22 January 2019 by careernavygirl
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careernavygirl
22 Jan 2019
I did something similar to that with my meds. You can call a pharmacist and ask them or if that’s not possible call the Poison Control Hotline, especially if you are on the highest dose for that medication. They asked me questions about how I felt and told me some symptoms I may have. She said that I either had to go to the hospital or call her back every hour. I chose to call her back every hour. I called her twice that night and I felt fine. During the second call she said I didn’t need to call her again and that I was going to be fine.
~ I had taken my morning meds again that night instead of taking my night pills.
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