Has anyone had experience with taking Lexapro? More specifically, taking 20 mg?

Asking your doctor would probably give you the best answers. And instead of upping your dosage, you could do some sort of calming activity at the end of the day, like listening to something relaxing or doing yoga. Sounds like Lexapro has helped you so far, and you will find your perfect balance!

@crazyzo2000 Is right. Fluther isn’t the right place to be getting this kind of advice.

talk to a physician…...10 mgs work well for me…..and you may improve over the next month, with increasing the volume. be patient.

meditation is awesome.

For questions like these, it may be useful to make an account on and use: www.patientslikeme.com
There’s also pretty detailed stats on different drugs etc. Very useful for research.

I started on 20 and went up to 30 without any increase in side effects. Talk to your prescriber, though. They’d be a better resource than Fluther.

I’m on 20mg of Lexapro, but I’m also taking a bunch of other meds. If I do not take my Lexapro at the exact time, everyday, I get very weird side effects, like numbing twitches in my hands. I also feel zombie-like.
I’m also taking Wellbutrin, (or generic: Bupropion), and it has worked better than any other antidepressant I have taken. I have been taking meds for about 10 years
Try talking to your doctor/psychiatrist about changing or adding another prescription.

@Violet: Lexapro and bupropion is my depression/anxiety cocktail, too. <fistbump>

@MacBean sweet!

My doctor just upped me to 20 mg today, so I’m looking foward to feeling better!

@bellusfemina oh good!

Good luck! :)