Lexapro dosage upgrade (20mg)

Sorry I have been absent from this forum for some time. During that time I had been doing really well, borderline amazing on my 10mg Lexapro. Everything was clicking and rolling, felt great, no anxiety, clear of thought..the whole nine.

I did have one slight obsessive bout based on some worry about indigestion/heartburn I got. I worked through it, but the Psychiatrist said to try 20mg to help stop those obsessive worry thoughts.

Because of my success on 10mg, I was hesitant. It would just so happen that I got better and felt amazing the next 2 weeks. So much so I stayed on the 10 mg and went through pretty much all I had.

I worried about going up to the 20 mg due to possible side effects, and what it may do to me long term, and I was riding a high on the 10 mg. As my 10mg stash got down, I had to either call the doc and get more or try the 20mg. After discussing with several people, I decided to take the 20mg.

I think having such anxiety about taking it from the beginning doomed me. While the first week had light anxiety, I developed a little congestion last Monday and worrying about that has sent me into a tailspin. I have had more of a worry feeling and all that stuff which goes along with anxiety each day. The weekend was better but started to feel out of it and drained yesterday. Today I have been on and off a bunch of worry. I have not felt this level since before taking Lexapro.

I see the doc on Thursday, but he said in the meantime to go back to 10mg and we will see how things are Thursday.

So anyone every had something like this? Could it be the Lexapro dosage? My body adjusting? Is it just the anxiety coming at the wrong time and finding the weak spot in between dosages? Part of me wanted to hold on with the 20 mg longer, but I just hate feeling this way again, after being so much better for the past 3 months or so.

I took my 20mg for today, so I will start back on the 10mg tomorrow and see. Also trying to just stay distracted and keep focused on other things. It works most of the time. Thanks in advance for any thoughts or experiences.

Thank you. Yeah, we will see how the 10mg. does. If that improves things then we will go from there.

Thanks Wes Hightower. I was doing so well on 10mg. Hard to say how things would have proceeded, but I was thinking a bump to 15mg. Everyone said that 20mg was normal. Again, it took me two weeks to commit.

It is hard to say if it is just my anxiety, the 20mg or a bit of both, but I think going back to 10mg to evaluate is the best bet for now. Then if that does help, maybe 15.

Good luck Worried. I hope you find the correct dosage soon.

Yes you can...great outlook!! :)

Staying positive is a big part of managing anxiety...so I'd say you are going to do great!

S.C.