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Is Switching From Lexapro To Mirtazapine Safe?
Question: Dr. XXXXXXX I was not doing well on Lexapro 20 mg. I switched to a geriatric psychiatrist and have been on mirtazapine 7.5 mg for about a week and a half.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is an appropriate switch. The maximum dose of Lexapro wasn't working, so a switch is indicated, and mirtazapine is an excellent antiepressant particularly in the geriatric population. Doses range from 7.5mg up to 45mg, so there's a lot of room to increase to improve your symptoms.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This is an appropriate switch. The maximum dose of Lexapro wasn't working, so a switch is indicated, and mirtazapine is an excellent antiepressant particularly in the geriatric population. Doses range from 7.5mg up to 45mg, so there's a lot of room to increase to improve your symptoms.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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