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    Mar 2, 2009, 01:59 AM
    Roughly the same thing.right?
    Hello,
    I was just wondering if I usually take 1 20mg tablet of escitalopram/cipralex/lexapro(us), per day, I could take 2 10mg tablets instead right? the maths adds up but just wondering if there's anything I'm missing.
    Thanks
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    Mar 2, 2009, 09:17 AM

    albear, you must know we can't advise you on this. You will have to direct this question to your pharmacist.I know what you are getting at. They are separate dosages for a good reason.

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    Mar 2, 2009, 09:52 AM

    Fair do's, thanks anyhoo :)
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    Mar 2, 2009, 10:04 AM
    Yes, Bear dear, they are the same. Sometimes when the chemist runs out of 20mg, they will substitute 10 mg.

    It's okay to take it this way.
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    Mar 2, 2009, 10:06 AM

    Reet, that means I don't have to dart out quickly for a prescription then :) thanks
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    Mar 2, 2009, 10:07 AM
    I just ran into the same scenario with one of my meds. BUT mine is stronger, so I have to cut it in half.
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    Mar 2, 2009, 10:12 AM

    Ahhhhh right, I take it that's OK too :)
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    Mar 2, 2009, 10:52 AM
    Yup, that's okay. The pharmacist reminded me that he had to substitute my meds, therefore I have to cut them in half for the recommended dosage.
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