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A member asked:

Forgot to take lexapro (escitalopram) 15mg 2-3 days. feel terrible, probably withdrawals. should i take full dose now and again in the morning or wait till morning

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Once daily dosing: You can take your daily dose now but then don't take another dose for 24 hrs…get back onto your regular schedule tomorrow. Never double-up or "make up" doses that you miss with antidepressants without first talking to your prescribing physician. Feel better!

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 1/14/2019

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