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When i use 20mg dose of lexapro (escitalopram), i'm out of my social phobia, but i feel very tired. is there some way to fix it?
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Here are a few ideas: 1. 20mg is higher than the usual dose (10mg). Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of lowering the dose. 2. If tiredness is related to time of dosage, it may help to change when it's taken. 3. Sometimes splitting the daily dosage can help, e.g., 10mg twice daily instead of 20mg once daily. Talk to your doctor about these ideas.
Answered 4/17/2016
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