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A member asked:

Dr is 20mg lexapro (escitalopram) a strong dose for g a d thanks?

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Yes it is: Lexapro (escitalopram) can be effective from 5mg to 30mg. Some take even more but I have not found that to be effective. Many need 20mg, which is a strong and effective dose.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Andrew Janik answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: 20 g. is an ok dose for GAD and not excessive. But ,as, you know, individual response can vary widely.

Answered 11/18/2015

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