Suggest Treatment For Aggression And Insomnia While On Lexapro

Posted on Sun, 16 Oct 2016

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Question : Hi my son takes lexaporo 5 milligram since last Sunday he did a little better but tonight he was very angry.i know it takes time to get in his system and also he says it wakes him up when he takes it at night.shiuld I give him the med in the morning?should I to 10 ml?oh btw he's 17

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Lexapro dose is increased gradually.
As 5 mg is starting dose, it can be increased to 10 mg if needed.
Get prescription from treating Neurologist or psychiatrist.
Morning dosing can be given if associated sedation is not a problem.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (28 minutes later)

Is it a right med for him?i am so so concern abouth his medicine .should I take him to a neurologist ?woul that be a better choice?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Get follow up from a psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The drug choice depends upon diagnosis.
The psychiatrist is better than neurologist in dealing with behavioural problems.
Counselling also helps a lot.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (3 hours later)

Would be ok to combine this med with walbutrin?i did take walbutrin my self but after 2 months I had bad panic at tacks you think that would be same for him?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take steps as suggested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
No, take treatment as advised by treating psychiatrist.
It is better to increase the dose of first drug, rather than adding other drug.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D