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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression While On Lexapro
Question: I am currently taking Lexapro I have been on it for a yr. I'm am experiencing several symptoms of depression. I am not wanting to leave my house and it's cost me my job. I cry alot and really wondering what I could do. it hard on my family as well
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Please let me know what dose of Lexapro you are currently taking, for how long you have been on this dose, and any other medications you have tried. This is a major depressive episode and needs immediate treatment. I am here to help.
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Please let me know what dose of Lexapro you are currently taking, for how long you have been on this dose, and any other medications you have tried. This is a major depressive episode and needs immediate treatment. I am here to help.
Dr. Sheppe
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Lexapro 20mg and 2yrs
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It is clear that the maximum dose of Lexapro, 20mg daily, is not helping you. You need to work with a doctor to slowly decrease Lexapro, eventually to stop it, and start a new medication. Medications I recommend trying first would be either sertraline or fluoxetine.
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
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It is clear that the maximum dose of Lexapro, 20mg daily, is not helping you. You need to work with a doctor to slowly decrease Lexapro, eventually to stop it, and start a new medication. Medications I recommend trying first would be either sertraline or fluoxetine.
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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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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