Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 292793

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From Luvox to Lexapro

Posted by VitalSign on December 23, 2003, at 11:26:55

I've been on Luvox (50mgs) and Xanax (1mg) daily for 8 years for OCD.

The Luvox hasn't been very effective anymore. OCD is back in full force. I also have gotten very sensitive to Luvox. When I tried to increase my dosage I felt horrible.

So my doctor wants me to try Lexapro. He said it is up to me whether I stop taking Luvox now and start taking Lexapro (10mgs) right away or I can take Luvox at night and Lexapro in the morning.

I took the Lexapro this morning and I do feel kind of jittery. I've been getting some sweats.

Should I be able to just stop taking the Luvox and take the Lexapro in the morning without any withdrawal symptoms?

Thanks!

 

Re: From Luvox to Lexapro » VitalSign

Posted by Brad Smith on October 21, 2005, at 22:34:01

In reply to From Luvox to Lexapro, posted by VitalSign on December 23, 2003, at 11:26:55

Can you tell me how this went? I'm making the same change, starting today. Lots of panic attacks (so the Neurologist says, the ENT diagnosed it as BPPV).
So with much confusion, how was your experience?

> I've been on Luvox (50mgs) and Xanax (1mg) daily for 8 years for OCD.
>
> The Luvox hasn't been very effective anymore. OCD is back in full force. I also have gotten very sensitive to Luvox. When I tried to increase my dosage I felt horrible.
>
> So my doctor wants me to try Lexapro. He said it is up to me whether I stop taking Luvox now and start taking Lexapro (10mgs) right away or I can take Luvox at night and Lexapro in the morning.
>
> I took the Lexapro this morning and I do feel kind of jittery. I've been getting some sweats.
>
> Should I be able to just stop taking the Luvox and take the Lexapro in the morning without any withdrawal symptoms?
>
> Thanks!

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