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Posted 11/3/2015 3:49 AM (GMT 0)
I broke down in front of my wife today and balled out crying. My obsessive thoughts got to the best of me and brought me down. I tried every tool in the bag that i knew but nothing worked. I talked to me PDoc and he wants to up me to 20mg of lexapro. On top of the increase ill be switching over to the generic version of it as my insurance wont cover and if i wanted brand name for two months i would have to pay $450 bucks. Im really worried now because not only and i moving up in dosage but I also am switchig to generic so I wonder if there will be side effects? Anyone with similar experience please show me your guidance. Im not in a very good state of mind emotionally.

Anything and everything is very appreciated from all of you.

-AK
Posted 11/3/2015 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
HI AK,

I am really sorry you are having a rought night. It will not always be this difficult.

The difference between generic and brand name is miniscule...we are talking perhaps a variance in the inert ingredients/compounds.

Some very senstive people have said to have noted feeling the difference...

...but I would not anticipate this.

Did he make any other recommendations for you? How is your self help regimen going?

S.C.
Posted 11/3/2015 5:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hey aloha,

I have tried the generic and brand Lexapro and noticed no difference whatsoever, I hope that puts your mind at ease.

I'm hoping the dosage increase will be a good thing for you.
Posted 11/3/2015 5:30 AM (GMT 0)
No other recommendations for my at the moment SC other than watching for some anxiety as i increase the dosage next week.
Posted 11/3/2015 2:44 PM (GMT 0)
i wouldnt worry about the generic/brand name thing...dont lose hope...20mg my help you..if it doesnt there are other medications...it is a frustrating and frightening time when you are still looking for the right med/dose but dont give up, and keep working with your doc..you will find it!
Posted 11/3/2015 3:55 PM (GMT 0)
AK,

Do you see your therapist coming up soon? Maybe you can come up with a new strategy including some fresh techniques to add to your coping skills regimen.

Or looking in our Resources for something you've not yet tried could be the edge you need now.

Keeping healthy habits up during your increase...such as good nutrition and exercise...will go a long way in ensuring you feeling your best possible.

Keep us updated as well, so we can keep you in support!

You aren't on this journey alone.:)

S.C.
Posted 11/4/2015 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
I've been on the generic since August of 2014. It's just fine for me, and I'm the medicine sensitivity queen.

Do not discount the value in drinking a big glass of water, and going for a walk. Any exercise is helpful in keeping your blood flowing, and therefore helping the medicine to move into your body, and start helping.

Exercise also produces your body's own endorphins, so you will feel better.

Nutrition is also so very important, as SC mentioned. If your body doesn't have the fuel to work on, it will give you trouble just like a car with no oil.

Vent away, and let your wife be there for you once in a while. It's what a partnership is all about. Sometimes you are strong, and sometimes your partner is strong.

Hoping the best for you.
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