Is a dose of Lexapro 2.5mg too low?!
Question:
Is a dose of Lexapro 2.5mg too low?
I started taking 2.5mg of Lexapro 3 weeks ago. Everything was fine, I didn't have any panic attacks (which was great). And then my doctor wanted me to go up to 5mgs. So I've been on that for a week. I haven't had any anxiety BUT its making me really, really tired! I can barley get up in the morning and I could fall asleep pretty much at any point of the day. Its coming in the way of my work. Plus I have no appetite and stomach feels weird. So my doctor told me to go down to 2.5mg. My question is: Is there anyone who is on only 2.5mg and it works for them? My issue is anxiety/panic attacks.
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Thanks!
Answers:
If it's working for you at 2.5 mg, then it's not too low. Everybody is different; there are "average" doses of medications, but they ARE average, and not very individualized. Take what works for you and what your doctor says.