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How do you know if your lexapro (escitalopram) dose needs to be increased?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lexapro (escitalopram): If you are tolerating the current dose without having side-effects, have been on the current dose for over 4 weeks, but still having symptoms of depression or anxiety.

Dr Reynolds agreed

Answered 1/27/2019

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I have G A D. I was on 15mg Lexapro (escitalopram).My Dr increased to 20mg.Any big difference in the increase. Thanks?

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Took 5mg lexapro (escitalopram) for 3 weeks, Dr upped dose to 10mg a week ago. Should I wait 4-6 weeks on the 10mg to see results or is it 4-6 wks altogether?

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A member asked:

Is 20mg of lexapro (escitalopram) a huge dose? I'm a pretty big guy, 6'2 185lbs. I've been on it for a few weeks, but worried will be hard to get off down the line.

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I'm taking 5mg of Lexapro (escitalopram) for one week. I will increase my dose to 10mg after that. How long does it take for Lexapro (escitalopram) to take full effect?

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Could too high a dose of lexapro (escitalopram) for G A D cause Headaches.Thanks?

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