I began taking 5mg Lexapro four years ago and after the initial couple of weeks of darkness I have never felt better. For some unknown reason four months ago I started having panic attacks again which have increased in frequency and severity. I am hating these old feelings again. I will go to my GP this week but has anyone else experience a relapse, what does this mean and should I be increasing to 10mg? Any advise is welcomed!
Should I increase from 5mg to 10mg?
Question posted by DKGall on 3 April 2021
Last updated on 3 April 2021
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WildcatVet
4 April 2021
Hi, DKGall!
After long term use antidepressants sometimes start to become less or not effective anymore... what we call the "poop out".
Some options would be to try a dosage increase and you have plenty of wiggle room there. If that's not effective you might add on a supplemental medication like Abilify or Rexulti to booster the effects of your antidepressant/anxiolytic. Lastly, you might have to switch to a different medication but I'd try the other options first.
Talk with your doctor and let them know what's happening. You can discuss your options and get their professional advice.
Best regards and I hope you're feeling better quickly.
DKGall
4 April 2021
Thanks a million Wildcat,
Some sound advise there and I really welcome it! There is definitely wiggle room so will try the increase first and see how that works over the next couple weeks (after chat with GP of course),
Cheers again :)
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