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Just prescribed Lexapro- can the pill be halved?
I was prescribed Lexapro this past Thursday and am going to start the medication tonight. (I didn't start it the day the doctor gave it to me because I've had finals and wanted to wait till I was done- no need to worry about side effects and taking an exam or writing a paper). Anyway, I know 10mg is a low does, but I'm very hesitant about taking meds to begin with. Can Lexapro be split, with a pill splitter? I know other SSRI's aren't supposed to be cut in half, which is why I'm asking.
I'm taking the med for anxiety. I have slight depression but nothing major- I'm still functioning very well as I'm busy with the teaching credential program I'm in. If you know anything about or have experienced taking Lexpro, did/do you like it? Any side effects? Did it make you more anxious? Advice? I took Paxil CR 5 years ago, got off of it two years later and haven't taken meds since then. The Paxil never gave me side effects (that I can remember) when I first started taking it- other than when I weaned myself off I got the whole zap thing. All in all, I'm anxious to just take meds! It's that irrational fear of I'll take it and not wake up in the morning or have some seizure etc.
Thanks =0)
Thanks for the suggestions so far! Makes me feel better that I'm not alone- I know I'm not alone but we've all been in this situation before (well maybe not everyone). My thoughts were too start out with half a pill for a few days then up by mid week. I'm just curious about side effects, if it's made people's anxiety worse etc.
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- Paul ALv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Hi, on the 10 mg Lexapro pill, there is a "score" for cutting the pill in half. You can cut it in half, and take the half-pills for a couple weeks, to let your system become used to it more gradually - although you shouldn't have much trouble with the 10 mg pills.
If you feel more comfortable taking the half pills for a while, that is perfectly okay.
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Source(s): I take generic Wellbutrin SR (150 mg) in the morning, and Lexapro (10 mg) with dinner, for depression and anxiety. I've been taking that for over two years, and it's working very well for me. - 1 decade ago
I take Lexapro too and i also half my pills. I have never had any side effects maybe a little dry mouth. I have taken many of this anxiety meds and had some bad side effects but I've been on Lexapro for a few years and it helps believe me. I've tried taking myself off it and in a couple weeks time I'm in bad shape.Try a half for a week then up to full pill. I think you'll be fine. P.S. I'm not a Dr just a friend.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
i take lexapro 20mg and it will be ok to take it. it is not bad . they are FDA approved. even illegal non-fda approved drugs are somewhat safe. dont be one of those people who take half the dose of everything, this is probably some thing that the DEA drilled into your head ("all drugs are bad"),( its not true)
ive taken 40mg on accident and i didnt feel any different. its not gonna kill you. yes i have the "zap" thing when i forget to take it but this is common with all ssris. 5mg probably wont have much effect.
