Would having your antidpressant still give you the full effect...?

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if you took one in the morning and one at night? Let me clarify- I'm taking Lexapro 10mg. If I halfed that with a pull slicer and took 5mg in the morning and then 5mg at night, would I still get the same effect as if I had taken the full 10mg? I'm taking it for anxiety.

Also, how would .50mg of Ativan make you feel? (I know we all react to these meds differently) I have the generic, so I'm assuming it works the same. I've taken 1mg of the generic Ativan a few years ago and it made me drowsy and I basically told people that it was like being drunk. I have to drive myself to school on Tuesday and my anxiety stems from cars. I'm debating on taking an Ativan an hour or so before but don't want to be all "drunkish" and not be able to pay attention in class or not be able to drive safely.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

hi if you half the lexapro it would give you the same effect and lessen the side effects as well. But im curious as to why you want to to this? I've been on it for only three months and it has helped with my anxiety a lot. The first three weeks were the worst but i feel much calmer now. 

I don't know much about Ativan so i cant help u there sorry.

oruboris · Answer

Wow, can't say I like the sound of anyone driving altered! Better to suffer through the drive and take something to help calm you after you get to school, OR ask your doctor if there's some other med you could try.

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Would having your antidpressant still give you the full effect...?

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