u/DesignerSet1677

Hi,

Me - F 39, , I Have ADHDand take:

  1. methylphenidate in extended form,

  2. pregabalin for muscle tension and

  3. Hydroxisine (5 mg) for sleep and allergy.

  4. Effexor 150x2 daily

My doctor suggested taking lexapro for my pmdd (

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder - it's like pms on steroids).

I was taking 5 mg for 3 weeks and it was day up and next down.

The next 2 days I was taking 10 and I was feeling awful, my ADHD meds were less effective, I was seeking coffee, cigarettes and other dopamine stuff.

My mind went to a very dark place for 2/days and everything was harder.

I want to quit lexapro, I have a few days until my next doc appointment.

I was thinking about tempering from 5 to 2.5 mg for a few days and checking how I'm feeling.

Or is it better to start from 5? I don't like the way that I'm feeling on 5 :/.

Can you pls share your experience with short term lexapro?

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u/DesignerSet1677 — 12 days ago