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Posted by h on August 4, 2004, at 13:49:41
I am on 10 mg of lexapro. I was on 800 mg of Cimetidine as well for a long time. The lexapro works great. But apparently the Cimetidine increases the effectiveness of the lexapro, so I was getting more than my 10 mg worth.
Then it turns out that the Lexapro cimetidine combination was too hard on my kidneys. I stopped the cimetidine, but does that mean the effectivenes of the lexapro will go down?
I wish I had not started the folic acid to intensify the effect of the lexapro. (What can I tel you? I'm greedy to just feel happy.) Any other natural supplements that will intensify the effect of the lexapro?
I know I could increase the Lexapro but people seem to gain weight on more than 10 mg and I am scared of that.
Thanks for your help in advance.
h
Posted by sb417 on August 4, 2004, at 22:47:43
In reply to HELP! Need supplements to increase Lexapro effect, posted by h on August 4, 2004, at 13:49:41
Have you tried high doses of Omega-3 fatty acids such as fish oil?
Posted by h on August 5, 2004, at 17:36:13
In reply to Re: HELP! Need supplements to increase Lexapro effect » h, posted by sb417 on August 4, 2004, at 22:47:43
That's interesting. I read many posts about fish oil but didn't realize that it can boost the lexapro effect in the bloodstream. is this what you mean? Thanks for your reply. h
Posted by linkadge on August 8, 2004, at 13:17:07
In reply to Does fish oil increase lexapro effect?, posted by h on August 5, 2004, at 17:36:13
Omega 3 is a crutial component of the serotonin and dopamine receptors. When the receptors are working properly, the available serotonin they get is much more effective.
Linkadge
Posted by Larry Hoover on August 14, 2004, at 17:23:13
In reply to HELP! Need supplements to increase Lexapro effect, posted by h on August 4, 2004, at 13:49:41
> I am on 10 mg of lexapro. I was on 800 mg of Cimetidine as well for a long time. The lexapro works great. But apparently the Cimetidine increases the effectiveness of the lexapro, so I was getting more than my 10 mg worth.
>
> Then it turns out that the Lexapro cimetidine combination was too hard on my kidneys. I stopped the cimetidine, but does that mean the effectivenes of the lexapro will go down?Probably.
> I wish I had not started the folic acid to intensify the effect of the lexapro. (What can I tel you? I'm greedy to just feel happy.) Any other natural supplements that will intensify the effect of the lexapro?
Why are wishing you hadn't started folic acid? It can potentiate SSRI effects, without a dose increase.
> I know I could increase the Lexapro but people seem to gain weight on more than 10 mg and I am scared of that.Your body has already been exposed to what was, in effect, a dose greater than 10 mg/day, due to the effect of the cimetidine. You've already "done the experiment", although by accident.
> Thanks for your help in advance.
> hI second the motion for fish oil.
Lar
Posted by h on August 16, 2004, at 11:28:58
In reply to Re: Does fish oil increase lexapro effect?, posted by linkadge on August 8, 2004, at 13:17:07
Guys,
you are one great resource! Thanks so much for all your input.
One more question.
Can I take the five grams all at once? Or is it better to spread them throughout the day?
Am on my way to pick up fish oils as of right now.
warmly and thanks again
h
Posted by Larry Hoover on August 17, 2004, at 9:40:06
In reply to thanks so much for thoughts. One more question?, posted by h on August 16, 2004, at 11:28:58
> Guys,
>
> you are one great resource! Thanks so much for all your input.
>
> One more question.
>
> Can I take the five grams all at once? Or is it better to spread them throughout the day?
>
> Am on my way to pick up fish oils as of right now.
>
> warmly and thanks again
> hI take the fish oil all at once, but if your stomach gets queasy, or you get eructation (burps), you might do better splitting it up. It really doesn't matter, otherwise. Just always take with food.
Lar
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