What If I Take A Double Dose Of Lexapro

Accidental double dose of Lexapro

I just mistakenly took a second daily dose of Lexapro, three hours after taking the first. Do I need to be concerned? ## What dosage do you usually take? Typically, doubling up just once with this class of medications doesn't cause any severe issues, but it really depends on the dosage and the person. The FDA warns that you may experience more nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness than usual. Did you experience any adverse effects?

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I might have accidentally overdosed??

Hello, it just came to my attention that I may have taken too much of my medication (Lexipro 15mg) I think I've taken about 30mg total? I forgot that I had taken it earlier today and when I got home I took some more without really thinking until after I took it. I then asked my mom in hopes that she'd say that I didn't take it this morning but she said that I did so now I'm worried, should go to the ER?? Please let me know as soon as possible.. ## An occasional double dose of Lexapro would not be considered an overdose, though it may cause worsened side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. Lexapro is an SSRI, so unless you have a serious adverse reaction, emergency medical treatment is likely not necessary. But, if you aren't sure, call your ...

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prestique and moodswings

Anybody expereince moodswings and major weepiness from prestique??? I have been on it for 2 weeks, but have stopped taking it today. I felt like it was making me crazy!!!! Any info on Lexapro??? ## my husband has been taking prestique a few weeks has been very moody going from very mean to very sad talking about suicide giving our daughters away and i think it is the prestique he has doubled his dose in the past few days because his feelings have gotten worse they r at an all time high today ## I have just switched from zoloft to prestique. I feel like bursting into tears all the time and completely out of control. Is this just my body adjusting? If so I'll ride it out, if not I want to go back to my zoloft today!!! ## I took this med for 3 days and thought I was going crazy. It has...

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