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I take 20mg of escitalopram still feeling anxious some dr said i could go up to 25 or 30 mg is that safe don't want serotonin syndrome?
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Off label dosing: Many people take 25 to 30 mg of lexapro without difficulty. However, other meds you are taking with the escitalopram can impact risk for serotonin syndrome.
Answered 2/25/2016
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No: The highest you can go is 20mg. if its not working for you your doctor has other meds. good luck
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