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Are Vomiting After Every Meal And Nausea Normal After Increasing Lexapro Dosage?
Question: lexapro upped from 20 to 25mgs today is a week.. im constantly throwing up after each meal.. I have this happen to me when anxiety is high.. is this side effect normal for this drug.. im getting dizzy, tired, headaches, n nausea... im really afraid i have a gi issue.. but this all started when my anxiety was off the charts.. n then worse when I upped the dose.. when is adjustment period over? when will i see benefits of the upped doseage in terms of anxiety, ruminating thoughts.. ?
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
People routinely experience increased anxiety when increasing the dose of an antidepressant. People will often also have nausea. This effect typically goes away with a week. The benefits of the antidepressant can take between 2-4 weeks to reach maximum effect, after the most recent dose increase. So if you can "wait it out," your anxiety will improve over time.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
People routinely experience increased anxiety when increasing the dose of an antidepressant. People will often also have nausea. This effect typically goes away with a week. The benefits of the antidepressant can take between 2-4 weeks to reach maximum effect, after the most recent dose increase. So if you can "wait it out," your anxiety will improve over time.
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. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: YYYY.com/DrYYYY
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I just talked to my doctor the constant nausea he said is not worth not functioning for 5 more mgs of lexapro.. he's bringing it back down tonight.. im also on klonopin. 5mgs 2x a day gabapentin 200 3x a day n 15mgs of remron..ive tried other antidepressants paxil, effexor, seroquil, trazadone, i don't do well with antidepressants. can u suggest a drug good for anxiety / panic disorder.. oh ive also tried zyprexa, n thorazine
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Please try increasing the Remeron. Or, add Wellbutrin. Or, add an atypical neuroleptic like Abilify or Latuda.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
Please try increasing the Remeron. Or, add Wellbutrin. Or, add an atypical neuroleptic like Abilify or Latuda.
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. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: YYYY.com/DrYYYY
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I tried latuda it didn't do anything even though i håndled it well.. abilify worked well but I gained 30lbs in one month.. wellbutrin måde my anxiety worse.. I have heard about upping the remron to 30mgs
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I would increase the Remeron.
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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. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: YYYY.com/DrYYYY
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I would increase the Remeron.
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. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: YYYY.com/DrYYYY
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It will take a few days.
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. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: YYYY.com/DrYYYY
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It will take a few days.
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. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: YYYY.com/DrYYYY
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