I've been on these medications for about 8 weeks, I'm finding that the 20mg isn't helping with my anxiety or depression and have asked numerous times for an increase by my dr dismisses my claims and says 20mg is enough and that psycho therapy will be more beneficial for me then increasing the dose. I find I am at the same level I have been for the last 11 years (I am 22), it takes a tole on my ability to work and get up in the morning and complete basic task. I would greatly appreciate any help that anyone can offer as I don't know how much longer I can keep living day to day with this.
How can I convince my dr to up my dosage of Lexapro 20mg, or change from Lexapro to soemthing else?
Question posted by ayisha-lnadan on 22 April 2018
Last updated on 22 April 2018 by Zamboni Bill
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3 Answers
Zamboni Bill
22 April 2018
Just ask/tell your doctor. My GP was great. As long as I gave a medication the allotted time to work, she was great about switching it up if it wasn't helping. It's not like we're pill shopping for opiates. We're just trying to regain normalcy.
WildcatVet
22 April 2018
Hi, ayisha! In clinical studies dosages over 20mg/day showed no improvement in symptoms, so that's out and 8 weeks in a pretty fair trial for the medication. I do agree with your doctor that psychotherapy may be beneficial, but it is generally used as an adjunct to medication.
I'd try talking to your doctor one more time about an add-on like Abilify or switching to a different antidepressant/anxiolytic. Be honest (and forceful) about your current state of mind. If you don't get a satisfactory response you might want to seek a second opinion.
BTW, is your doctor a GP or a psychiatrist?
Best regards and good luck!
ayisha-lnadan
22 April 2018
Hi! I've had psycho therapy done before being put on the 20mg and during but it's just becoming frustrating with results not happening when they're meant to be.. I am seeing a GP, would you suggest a psychiatrist as well??
Thanks
WildcatVet
22 April 2018
I would certainly advise a referral to a psychiatrist if possible. While GP's are trained somewhat in all fields, specialists are trained specifically in their fields and are much more knowledgeable in diagnosing and prescribing for the disorders they treat.
Ricknlisa
22 April 2018
Are you taking anything else with the lexapro?
ayisha-lnadan
22 April 2018
No I'm not
Ricknlisa
22 April 2018
I would explain to him that your not getting the same response as in the beginning and you dont feel like its helping anymore. Did you have side effects when you first started it and if so what where they?
Ricknlisa
22 April 2018
I would explain to him that your not getting the same response as in the beginning and you dont feel like its helping anymore. Did you have side effects when you first started it and if so what where they?
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