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I'm on lexapro (escitalopram) 2weeks for anxiety. i'm still stressed having crying spells and still having stress and anxiety related symptoms. what should i do?

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

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Anxiety: Lexapro (escitalopram) is usually started at 10 mg once daily and can be increased to a maximum dose of 20 mg daily after one week. If you are still having symptoms and your medication dose has not been adjusted, contact your doctor for a followup evaluation.

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Answered 11/27/2014

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A member asked:

I'm on lexapro (escitalopram) 2weeks for anxiety. i'm still stressed having crying spells and still having stress and anxiety related symptoms. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Dr Fricke and another doctor agreed

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