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Upped lexapro (escitalopram) 5 mg to 10mg almost a week ago, still feeling extra anxious, .5 of ativan 3-4 x, isn't helping much, what can i do? can i take more?
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Consult: Lexapro (Escitalopram) takes as much as six weeks to get fully in your system. To suggest a medication regimen I would need to know your diagnosis and what your treatment has been to date. Your prescribing physician should be better able to answer your questions.
Answered 2/16/2015
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