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Started lexapro (escitalopram) generic 5mg 9 days ago, is it ok to take 1 mg klonopin occasionally? the lexapro (escitalopram) is not stopping all anxiety yet. how far apart?

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Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Anxiety: Lexapro (escitalopram) 5 mg is low, not therapeutic level for you if anxiety persists. Discuss higher dose with prescribing doctor. Klonopin ok for occasional anxiety. Also try to address coping strategies with doctor or a mental health professional. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/basics/coping-support/CON-20026282

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Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med interactions: These medications can be used together. When did your provider want you to ^ your lexapro (escitalopram) dose?

Answered 10/22/2015

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A member asked:

Started lexapro (escitalopram) generic 5mg 9 days ago, is it ok to take 1 mg klonopin occasionally? the lexapro (escitalopram) is not stopping all anxiety yet. how far apart?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Patricia Foster answered

Dr Fowler and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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