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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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Dr. John Gaffney answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends ...: This is definitely a very commonly used dose of Lexapro (escitalopram) ... Increasing the dose might benefit you by decreasing any residual symptoms you might be having. Hope that helps!

Answered 9/28/2015

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